Earlier this month, when Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston announced it was temporarily suspending its renowned heart transplant program, it threw the care of dozens of patients into limbo, including some who have yet to hear directly from the hospital. Now those patients are left waiting to learn if the troubled program will restart Friday, at the end …

By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS How men perform in the bedroom could suggest how healthy their hearts and arteries are. According to new research, erectile dysfunction may be a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. The study, published Monday in the American Heart Association journal Circulation, sought to determine whether ED alone is a good predictor of cardiovascular risk. …

Two Republican politicians are dealing with health issues related to heart complications. Two Republican politicians are dealing with health issues related to heart complications. Both West Virginia Delegate Pat McGeehan and U.S. Senate candidate Jack Newbrough have made headlines in recent weeks for cardiac health issues. Two men, two different heart issues; both serious. But this should be a reminder …

HOUSTON - Veins are notorious for taking away the beauty and appearance of your legs. Perhaps, more importantly, varicose veins can later lead to serious medical conditions. A study of thousands of adults with varicose veins shows a significant increase in developing deep vein thrombosis, which can lead to blood clots in your legs. There are treatments to fix the …