A hospital worker felt healthy. Then he had 3 heart attacks in 4 days.
Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
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Tommy Bell thought he was in good shape. But a series of heart attacks painted a more complicated picture.
Three South Florida teenagers helped a 65-year-old having a heart attack. Matt Gutman has the story.
Cassandra King was thrilled to be pregnant after years of fertility struggles and multiple miscarriages. Then a sudden cardiac event threatened everything.
Cardiologists say shoveling snow can increase a person's risk of experiencing a heart attack.
A couple say Polly the golden retriever was so "in tune" with her owner, she helped save his life when his heart stopped in the middle of the night.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during Monday night's game after a tackle. The immediate aid he received on the field saved his life and also raised awareness about what to do if you see someone in distress. CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak are joined by Mike Smith, CPR trainer for the American Heart Association, for a demonstration.
In a remote Italian village, a small group of people carry a gene that provides hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Mike Wallace reports on the gene from Limone.
Jakes confirmed in an interview with the "Today" that he had a massive heart attack.
Colt Ford had even undergone a preventative check-up that found no signs of concern before he had a "silent" heart attack on tour.
Kristin King underwent a heart transplant four months after her heart began to fail following childbirth.
Many Americans are unaware of the risk factors for heart disease, according to a recent survey from the Cleveland Clinic. Here's what to know.
Many Americans aren't aware of some of the biggest heart disease risk factors, according to a new survey from the Cleveland Clinic. CBS News' Michael George reports.
Reena Caprario said her family was told she was "lucky to be alive" after she experienced a heart attack.
A spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, leads to bleeding inside the artery wall. A survivor shares her symptoms.
The first Friday in February marks National Wear Red Day, a day to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Stephanie Stahl has one woman's story of survival and what she wants others to know about heart disease.
Cardiac CT angiograms take detailed images of the heart and can show dangerous blockages in a person's arteries.
While most Americans are looking forward to gaining an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ends on Sunday, some experts warn it could be harmful to the body and mind. Dr. Norman Rosenthal, clinical professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University, joins CBS News to discuss how "falling back" could disrupt health.
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. with nearly 128 million adults in the country living with it. A recent report by the American Heart Association projects heart disease and stroke will affect more than 60% of Americans by 2050. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains how to prevent the disease.
Erythritol, a sugar substitute commonly used in reduced-sugar products, may increase risk for negative cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke, according to new research.
A new observational study, meaning it does not prove causation, found xylitol, a common sugar substitute, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Nurses Doreen Thrash and Marcus Walton were off the clock when a person playing a friendly game of basketball collapsed. The two sprang into action and helped save the basektball player's life.
A new study found that consuming more than two liters of diet soda per week can increase the risk of an irregular heartbeat. Dr. David Majure, cardiologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
A new study found marijuana use is linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. That includes cannabis that is smoked, vaped or eaten. Dr. Celine Gounder, CBS News medical contributor and editor at large for Public Health at KFF, has more.
The American Heart Association is encouraging people across the country to spread awareness of women's heart health by participating in its now decades-old tradition: National Wear Red Day. Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent, discusses what women need to know about heart attack warning signs, risk factors and more.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares heart health tips for women on National Wear Red Day.