Her husband found her unresponsive. He gave CPR, the first step toward her 'Stayin' Alive.'
Mar 20, 2024
After Regina Allemand experienced cardiac arrest, she wasn't expected to survive. Thanks to the lifesaving CPR her husband gave her, she did.
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Mar 20, 2024
After Regina Allemand experienced cardiac arrest, she wasn't expected to survive. Thanks to the lifesaving CPR her husband gave her, she did.
Mar 19, 2024
Indicators of inflammation and immune response are linked to high outdoor temperatures, which pose cardiovascular dangers.
Mar 18, 2024
Restricting eating to an eight-hour window each day may almost double the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, a new long-term study finds.
Mar 18, 2024
Low socioeconomic status during childhood may affect the type of bacteria found in the gut of Hispanic adults, new research suggests.
Mar 15, 2024
Channing Muller of Chicago had two heart attacks despite not having any major risk factors. Her doctors asked about her recovery goals. "I want to run again," she said. More than 12 years later, she's finished eight marathons.
Mar 14, 2024
A new study of VA data finds Black veterans with PTSD were more likely to return to the hospital after a stroke than white veterans.
Mar 14, 2024
Sleep is crucial to the well-being of kids and teens but often gets overlooked, experts say. Here's their advice for making sure your child's needs are met.
Mar 13, 2024
How Americans' eating habits have altered – and how our eating habits have altered us.
Mar 12, 2024
Experts say good physical and mental health are critical to a healthy pregnancy. Yoga is one way to achieve both.
Mar 11, 2024
Lorraine Stewart's newborn, Court, turned gray in her arms hours after birth. Patient care technician Hallie Allison's CPR training kicked in.
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Guidelines Resource Center
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What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.