On National Wear Red Day, which aims to raise awareness about heart disease in women, Brigham and Women’s Hospital cardiologist Dr. Michelle O’Donoghue sat down with Elizabeth Hopkins of Boston 25 News to shed light on the critical differences in heart disease symptoms between women and men. Watch the clip below.
BOSTON — The American Heart Association invites the Boston legal community to join the Lawyers Have Heart campaign for an insightful event addressing mental health challenges within the legal profession. Expert speakers Daniel Lukasik and Dr. George Philippides will delve into the crucial link between mental well-being and cardiovascular health, offering valuable insights and strategies
The American Heart Association announced today that Michele Tantillo Sinopoli, MD, MBA, FACOG, chief medical officer for both Saint Vincent Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center, will chair the 2024 Central Massachusetts Heart and Stroke Ball, which will be held Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The annual event celebrates progress made through
A physician-scientist from Massachusetts researching whether chemicals naturally occurring in foods could help treat heart disease is among the most recent American Heart Association Merit Award recipients. Over the next five years, Dr. Joseph Loscalzo, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, is among three researchers who will each receive $1 million in
A local man who suffered a cardiac arrest while skating at the Burbank Ice Arena in Reading last month was reunited with the heroes who played a key role in saving his life yesterday. James Liston, who collapsed on the ice on December 19, credited the quick actions of these individuals, who utilized a defibrillator
Clearing sidewalks and driveways of snow may be essential to keep from being shut in, however, the American Heart Association urges caution when picking up that shovel or even starting the snowblower. Research shows that many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest after shoveling heavy snow. With
As we bid farewell to 2023, it’s only natural to reflect on the year that was – a year that brought forth challenges, triumphs, and a collective yearning for knowledge, particularly when it comes to our health. Google has once again compiled a list of the most Googled health questions of the year. Among those
Middle-aged and older heterosexual men and women may be more likely to have high blood pressure if their spouse or partner has it, too, according to a large international study. WCVB Channel 5 Boston anchor and medical reporter Jessica Brown reported on this study today, which investigated whether heterosexual partners in the U.S., England, China
Millions of people with normal blood pressure may be misclassified as having blood pressure that is too high because of improper positioning when measurements are taken, new research suggests. Boston 25 News reports that guidelines from the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology call for a patient to be seated in a chair
Keeping the right compression rate during CPR can be tricky for those without the right know-how. But fear not, Queen Bey is here to help. The rhythmic magic of her song “Virgo’s Groove,” featured in the new documentary Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, aligns perfectly with the recommended compression rate of 100-120 chest compressions per