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Singer Amy Grant Has Open Heart Surgery to Correct Rare Congenital Condition PAPVR—Here's What That Is

Singer Amy Grant Has Open Heart Surgery to Correct Rare Congenital Condition PAPVR—Here's What That Is

The singer-songwriter, 59, had PAPVR since birth, but she announced in February that doctors only just discovered it.

One in 10 People With Any of These 3 Serious Conditions Will Be Misdiagnosed, a New Study Says—Here's Why

One in 10 People With Any of These 3 Serious Conditions Will Be Misdiagnosed, a New Study Says—Here's Why

It's time to talk about why medical misdiagnosis of the so-called Big Three conditions are scarily high.

These are the High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Know About

These are the High Blood Pressure Symptoms You Should Know About

There's a reason it's called the "silent killer," but there are still a few warning signs to watch out for.

Here’s How To Minimize Your Risk of Suffering From High Blood Pressure, Even If It Runs In Your Family

What Causes High Blood Pressure? How To Minimize Your Risk

Making these changes to your lifestyle can go a long way in preventing hypertension.

Mom Accidentally Suffocates 4-Month-Old Son by Collapsing on Him After Fatal Heart Attack

Mom Accidentally Suffocates 4-Month-Old Son by Collapsing on Him After Fatal Heart Attack

The Arizona mother and son were found dead by the child's father, police said

Bernie Sanders Is Having Heart Trouble: What You Need to Know About His Health Scare

Senator Bernie Sanders Had 2 Heart Stents Inserted After Experiencing 'Chest Discomfort.' Here’s What That Means

He was reportedly experiencing "chest discomfort."

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8 Causes of Chest Pain That Aren't a Heart Attack

From heartburn to pancreatitis, these chest pain-causing conditions range from benign to dangerous.

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22 Heart-Healthy Foods to Start Eating ASAP

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Black Licorice Warning: Why FDA Says Don’t Eat Too Much on Halloween

Black Licorice Warning: Why FDA Says Don’t Eat Too Much on Halloween

Women Diagnosed With Broken Heart Syndrome After Mistaking Wasabi for Avocado—Here's What That Means

She thought she was having a heart attack and went to the ER.

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Drinking This Many Cups of Coffee a Day is Actually Dangerous

How Much Coffee Is Too Much? A New Study Has the Answer

This Woman's Heart Suddenly Tore Twice and Almost Killed Her—Here's How That Happens

Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Causes Sudden Tears in the Heart. Here's What It's Really Like

Mick Jagger Had a Heart Valve Replacement—Here's What That Means

Mick Jagger Had a Heart Valve Replacement—Here's What That Means

More Young Women Are Having Heart Attacks. This Might Be Why

More Young Women Are Having Heart Attacks. This Might Be Why

This Is the Real Reason Why Seeing Blood Makes You Faint

This Is the Real Reason Why Seeing Blood Makes You Faint

I Was Born With a Heart Defect That Could've Killed Me by Age 4. I'm 25

I Was Born With a Heart Defect That Could've Killed Me by Age 4. I'm 25

This Test Might Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk—so Why Doesn't Insurance Cover It?

This Test Might Help Predict Your Heart Attack Risk—so Why Doesn't Insurance Cover It?

What It Really Means If Your Heart Races After a Few Glasses of Wine

Holiday Heart Syndrome Is a Legit Health Concern This Time of Year—Here's What to Know

Your Apple Watch Series 4 Just Got Some Incredible New Health Features

Your Apple Watch Series 4 Just Got Some Incredible New Health Features

Only 1 in 8 Americans Are Metabolically Healthy. Here's What That Means for You

Only 1 in 8 Americans Are Metabolically Healthy. Here's What That Means for You

4 Ways Sitting in a Sauna Could Actually Help Your Health

Are Saunas Actually Healthy?

New Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol Could Do More Than Help Your Heart

New Guidelines for Managing Cholesterol Could Do More Than Help Your Heart—They Might Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer's

The Truth About Vitamin D and Fish Oil Supplements, According to a Huge New Study

The Truth About Vitamin D and Fish Oil Supplements, According to a Huge New Study

How One Hospital Is Using a Spotify Playlist to Teach CPR

How One Hospital Is Using a Spotify Playlist to Teach CPR

How the Latest Apple Watch Could Help Empower Women to Take Charge of Their Health

How the Latest Apple Watch Could Help Empower Women to Take Charge of Their Health

The Apple Watch Series 4: Everything You Need to Know About the Game-Changing New Health Features

The Apple Watch Series 4: Everything You Need to Know About the Game-Changing New Health Features

Burt Reynolds, Screen Legend and Sex Symbol, Dies at 82

Burt Reynolds, Screen Legend and Sex Symbol, Dies at 82

This Woman Saved a Man's Life After He Had a Heart Attack On Their First Date

This Woman Saved a Man's Life After He Had a Heart Attack on Their First Date

Kevin Smith Lost 51 Pounds in 6 Months Following a Serious Heart Attack by Making These Changes

Kevin Smith Lost 51 Pounds in 6 Months Following a Serious Heart Attack by Making These Changes

17 Weird Things That May Affect Your Heart Disease Risk

17 Weird Things That May Affect Your Heart Disease Risk

Doctors Are Warning About This Fatal Infection Caused by the 'Kissing Bug'

Heart Doctors Are Warning About Chagas Disease, a Fatal Infection Caused by the 'Kissing Bug'

George H.W. Bush’s Hospitalization After Barbara’s Funeral Could Be Due to Broken Heart Syndrome

George H.W. Bush’s Hospitalization After Barbara’s Funeral Could Be Due to Broken Heart Syndrome

Arnold Schwarzenegger Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery: Report

Arnold Schwarzenegger Undergoes Emergency Heart Surgery: Report

Kevin Smith Survived a ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack. Here’s Why That’s So Uncommon

Kevin Smith Had a ‘Widowmaker’ Heart Attack. Here’s What That Means

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome–and Can You Actually Die from a Broken Heart?

What Is Broken Heart Syndrome–and Can You Actually Die from a Broken Heart?