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Georgia mother dies of 'sheer heartbreak' days after her 20-year-old son was beaten to death in possible hate crime

“The pain of losing her son was too much for her heart to bear," relatives said, saying Tasha Lawson was from "sheer heartbreak."

When the fat lady sings? How sound waves can trick the body into losing weight

New research suggests that sound waves can influence cellular activity, including stopping the development of fat.

Grandmother given 'second chance' after world-first heart valve operation

A medical team imported and modified the valve in a "world-first" and carried out pioneering keyhole surgery on Julia Butterworth’s heart in September 2024.

'World's smallest pacemaker' is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it's no longer needed

Developed by engineers from Northwestern University, the pacemaker is the size of a grain of rice and could help save babies born with heart defects.

All the health changes astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams might face after 9 months in space

US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally coming home — here are some of the health issues they may experience following their extended space mission.

Children's hospital becomes first on LI to launch program for pediatric heart transplants: 'Will save hundreds of lives'

A Nassau County children's hospital has gotten New York state approval to launch Long Island's first pediatric heart transplant program.

Heart skipped a beat? How to know the difference between love — and an arrhythmia

Is your heart racing because you're in love or is it a sign of a more serious heart condition? A cardiologist explains how to spot the difference.

How being in love impacts your heart health — and when the 'marriage effect' is strongest

Good news if you've got a sweetheart this Valentine's Day (though it's not all bad if you don't).

Iconic bodybuilder dead at 60

The legendary competitor was reportedly suffering from congestive heart failure prior to his death over the weekend.

How a restless night or a good workout can affect your brain — even days later

Researchers from Aalto University and the University of Oulu in Finland tracked a neuroscientist’s brain and behavioral activity for five months.

I'm a doctor — here's when you should be concerned about heart palpitations

We're heading into holiday heart syndrome season, the time of year when binging and boozing at boisterous bashes can leave your heart racing.

Babies born via IVF are more likely to have a heart defect: study

The research — one of the largest studies to date — is based on an analysis of more than 7.7 million births in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

This sleep routine can cut your heart disease risk by 20%: new study

"Sleep disorders including sleep deprivation have been linked to cardiometabolic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases," Dr. Nisha Parikh told The Post.

Dietitians reveal the healthiest seed you can eat: 'Truly a super seed'

1 ounce contains 160 calories, 8 grams of protein, 14 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of fiber.

Intermittent fasting could be fatal: Diet trend linked to higher risk of this deadly condition

Time-restricted eating, a common weight-loss strategy often known as intermittent fasting, has been linked to a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular death.

Celebrity-loved diet linked to higher risk of heart disease death: study

"Our findings encourage a more cautious, personalized approach to dietary recommendations," the senior author of the study said.

My heart stopped — then the paramedic treating me had a heart attack

"I'm so grateful to him and grateful he was OK," Daisy Devane said about senior emergency medical technician Jeremy Williams.

Hearing relaxing words while asleep is good for the heart, study says

Researchers found that people's heartbeats change in response to hearing different types of words even while sleeping.

Pregnant news anchor reveals unborn child's rare heart condition live on air

Shannon Murray, an anchor on FOX 4 Good Day, told viewers that her baby, due in March, was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia.

Why cardiovascular deaths had an alarming post-COVID spike

There has been an alarming amount of cardiovascular-related deaths — reversing a 10-year downward trend — in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.