Heart Disease

Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge

U.S.
Amanda Smith

BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high ...

How premature menopause can cause early death: new study

Health
Rachel Carter

Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 12, 2024, 5:50 p.m. ET Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more ...

Cardiologists reveal best fruit to eat to boost heart health

Health
Rachel Carter

Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 12, 2024, 4:01 p.m. ET Since fruits have different nutritional values and health benefits, several cardiologists ...

‘Surprisingly’ high number of adults, even those as young as 20, at risk of heart syndrome

Health
Rachel Carter

Nearly 90% of adults over age 20 in the United States are at risk of developing heart disease, an alarming new study ...

A new study just confirmed that hormone therapy is safe for menopause symptoms. Here’s why experts are having mixed reactions.

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

When preliminary results of the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trial were published in 2003, they upended menopause care in the U.S. The ...

Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk

Health
Rachel Carter

Can a burst of anger take a toll on the heart? Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode ...

Study reveals how anger can increase heart attack, stroke risk

Health
Rachel Carter

Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 1, 2024, 2:23 p.m. ET Blowing a fuse after recalling a stressful experience may temporarily impair ...

What is the healthiest fish? The No. 1 pick from a registered dietitian

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join ...

Rural Americans more likely to die early from preventable causes

Health
Rachel Carter

Challenges Americans deal with when it comes to health care A new poll from KFF finds that health care is the expense ...

Forget counting steps — taking the stairs could save your life

Health
Rachel Carter

Fitness exercise By Reda Wigle Published April 29, 2024, 6:29 p.m. ET New research presented last week at a European cardiology conference found ...