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Alcohol can impact atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, sometimes referred to as “A-fib”, can be impacted by alcohol use. As one…
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Cough, shortness of breath: Difficulty breathing when sick
Some of the viruses during respiratory virus season like respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, COVID-19…
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Is my chest discomfort from my heart?
When your heart muscles don’t receive enough oxygen-rich blood, chest pain – or angina –…
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Heart stress tests: What do they show?
If you’re simply feeling stressed, that’s not a reason for a stress test. But if…
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Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma: What’s the difference?
Vocal cord dysfunction and asthma can make breathing difficult for people of all ages. While…
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Heart failure: Diagnosis at any age
Thinking that you’re too young for heart failure is a common misconception. Heart failure can…
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A big heart: Good figuratively, not literally
An enlarged heart isn’t a disease in itself. Rather, it usually signals a different, underlying…
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Pulmonary embolism: 4 things to know
If you’re going on a long plane ride, beware of a danger far greater than…
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Is your baby sick? Know these non-verbal cues
It’s normal for parents to feel anxiety over determining whether their baby or toddler is…