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Woman Diagnosed with Rare Condition After Decades of Abdominal Pain
Years after first experiencing unexplained abdominal pain, 30-year-old Danielle finds relief from a rare condition called media arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS).
Joe’s Story: Expert Care at UH Helps Man Reclaim His Health
The encouragement, support and expert care received at UH Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute helped Joe Gielink reclaim his health.
Diabetes and Heart Disease: A Dangerous Combination
There is an important connection between diabetes and heart disease that is under-appreciated by most people with diabetes: If you are living with diabetes, then you are at heightened risk for heart and kidney disease.
How a Preventive Cardiologist Helps Protect Your Heart
A preventive cardiologist practices a subspecialty of medicine that is focused on lowering patients’ risk for developing heart disease and having a first heart attack or stroke.
Why Empty Carbs Are Bad for You
You’ve probably heard that empty carbs are bad for you, but why does “empty” mean “bad”? A clinical dietitian explains.
Heart Disease? Don’t Skip These Vaccines
If you have heart disease, getting vaccinated could do more than protect your lungs – it could help protect your heart.
The Best and Worst Things to Add to Your Coffee
For most people, a whipped cream-topped coffee beverage is perfectly fine to enjoy on occasion. But if you drink coffee daily, it's important to be mindful of what you put in your cup.
TAVR: A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Replacement
For patients with aortic stenosis, the minimally invasive procedure offers a safe and effective treatment without the need for open heart surgery.