The first head-to-head trial of obesity drugs reveals a clear winner for effective weight loss. But how does it work, and what are the long-term effects? Anna Magee reports ...

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James Antaki has worked for over 30 years on a device to help infants with holes in their hearts and other defects. Now it’s ...

BIDMC has found that reducing sodium or following a heart healthy diet lowers the 10-year risk of heart disease in adults with high blood pressure. Read more.

As the NHL playoffs heat up and three Canadian teams chase the Stanley Cup, fans across the country are riding an emotional ...

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin production and often requires regular transfusions.

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Heart health has been linked to lower levels of NfL, a key biomarker of brain cell damage in Huntington’s disease. This ...

A new study has revealed that the most commonly used way to measure blood pressure may not always give accurate results, ...

One of the leading risk factors for heart disease is high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a type of fat with necessary functions, ...

A groundbreaking study has shown that pig hearts could keep critically ill babies alive while they wait for a transplant.

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming a life ...