New research published this month shows the key role quality improvement programs play in ensuring hospitals can adequately ...

Nicotine delivered by either chronic electronic cigarettes or standard cigarettes disrupts normal heart functio ...

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it ...

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and ...

Oxford Hills/Nezinscot Adult Education will offer First Aid Training and CPR Certification The First Aid training covers medical emergencies, bleeding, and shock, and includes a certificate of ...

Poor cardiovascular health profiles, captured by the American Heart Association Life's Essential 8 (LE8), are associated with ...

In middle-aged people, having risk factors like blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol that are not well-controlled combined with not following certain healthy habits including exercise, diet and ...

Middle-aged and older adults who have difficulty with hearing, vision or both may have a higher risk for stroke or heart ...

The sixth edition of Finn Fest, only two days away, raises awareness about congenital heart disease, and a central Kentucky ...

Flu season begins in October and typically runs until early to mid-spring. Virtually everyone can benefit from the flu shot -- and that’s especially true for people with heart disease and seniors who ...

Here are eight things to know from the updated guidelines: GLP-1s are recommended to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke in patients with diabetes or cardiovascular disease, or at a ...

Oral contraceptives, certain pregnancy complications, and early menopause can all increase the risk of a first stroke. But ...