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Most people know that body fat stored around the midsection can spell disaster for cardiovascular health. But Harvard ...

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In a study of more than 30,000 participants, people with these traits were more likely to have "smaller and thicker" hearts.

FAPI PET—can detect the first signs of tissue remodeling in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), providing physicians with an early marker for disease progression. This approach has ...

Fetuses of pregnant people who gained excess weight in the first trimester of pregnancy show signs of excess fat distribution in the upper arm and in the abdomen, according to a new study. These ...

A Cedar Rapids woman is raising money and awareness of the signs of heart disease in women with an evening of laughter. Katie Hopkins will be hosting "Laugh You ...