heart disease

Dr. Vivek Goswami, a cardiologist with the Austin Heart Hospital, says doctors used to blame cold weather on the uptick in heart-related ER visits. But research has pointed to other factors.

There's no cure for congestive heart failure, but a North Texas cardiologist talks with KERA's Sam Baker about how more walking can improve a patient's quality of life.

Data from U.S. studies over 40 years found some heart attack victims experienced cognitive decline at a more accelerated rate as they aged than patients without underlying heart disease.

Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told KERA’s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems.

Ozone and particle pollution found in unhealthy air can be hard on the respiratory system. But the particle pollution also can affect your heart....

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The Oklahoma Legislature took a big step last week toward battling health problems in rural parts of the state.As StateImpact reports, rural Oklahomans…

As we embark on a New Year, it's hard to resist pondering the corrections we'd like to make moving forward. It's no surprise that "getting in shape"…

From the Kansas Health Institute:Chronic disease risk factors higher among minority groups, adults with lower education levels.More than one-quarter of…

A new scientific paper has proposed a potential future solution to the more than half a million people who die every year in the US from heart failure.…