Heart Health

health

A "widow maker" heart attack commonly refers to a severe blockage in the left anterior descending (LAD) coronary artery, which can cause extensive heart damage and carries highe...

cannabis-and-health

Concerns about whether weed can cause heart problems are common among occasional and regular users. Cannabis can raise heart rate and blood pressure shortly after use, and some...

health-clarity

Michael Clarke Duncan died on September 13, 2012, at age 54, after suffering a heart attack (myocardial infarction). The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled his death a...

cannabis

THC acutely raises heart rate and can increase blood pressure in the short term, which is driven by activation of the body’s endocannabinoid system. These effects are typicall...

healthcare

Can you die from broken heart syndrome? Also called takotsubo cardiomyopathy, this temporary heart condition can rarely cause death, most often in older adults or when complicat...

music-health-status

Below are the most reliably documented attributes about Ace Frehley’s health events and their relevance to his performance schedule. Specifics around any hospitalization remai...

health

For many people, turkey is a lean protein that fits balanced eating patterns. For others, aspects of turkey can make it less healthy depending on individual risks, dietary patte...

politics

Concerns about Bill Clinton and fast food largely stem from his widely publicized high-cholesterol diagnosis in 2004 and the perception that his diet included frequent visits to...

Celebrity Profiles

A cardiologist is a physician trained to diagnose, manage, and treat diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels. This role includes evaluating symptoms such as chest...

health-explanations

Country music icon Randy Travis’s health events in 2013 drew widespread attention, and clarifying the cause of death is essential for accuracy and respect. In July 2013, Travi...