Women share heart health stories at Go Red event

Four months before her 30th birthday, Jennifer Buss underwent a mitral valve prolapse correction.

Heart Health Heroes

When it comes to heart care, specialized doctors evaluate and treat people who have heart disease, which is often also called cardiovascular disease.

Angina a symptom of underlying heart issues

Angina isn't a disease; it's a symptom of an underlying heart problem, and physicians say if left untreated, it can turn into a fatal problem.

Apps can track heart health

Just a download away are hundreds of apps on your iPhone or Android that can help save your life.

To Pinot or Not To Pinot: Do red wine's health benefits add up?

Most people have no doubt heard encouraging words about red wine and better health; how that glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with dinner may reduce the risk of heart disease.

The American Heart Association's 2013 Initiatives

The American Heart Association has big plans to continue educating and helping the public in 2013.

Alternative treatments for heart disease

Alternative treatments can have a place for treating heart disease.

Heart-healthy habits extend lifespan

A new long-term medical study from Northwestern Medicine suggests that individuals with healthy hearts in middle age live up to 14 years longer than peers with two or more cardiovascular risks.

Heart Health: Quick emergency tips

Every year, about 935,000 Americans experience a heart attack.

Exercise is crucial to a healthy heart

Erica Hein, a screening coordinator and cardiac rehab phase three at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, said it's important to do cardiovascular exercise that you enjoy.

Heart healthy foods can be delicious and nutritious

Eating a heart-healthy diet is essential in maintaining good health, dietitians say, and by following some easy tips, is entirely possible.

Exercise is crucial to a healthy heart

Erica Hein, a screening coordinator and cardiac rehab phase three at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, said it's important to do cardiovascular exercise that you enjoy.

Heart screenings can save lives

Maybe that wasn't indigestion. And really, should carrying a sack of groceries up a few stairs be so fatiguing?

Heart Health: Quick emergency tips

While physicians say prevention, a healthy diet and exercise is the best way to prevent a heart attack what do you do if you start to feel chest discomfort or pain?

Combat ready: Fighting diabetes on Chicago's South Side

Diabetes strikes African-Americans on Chicago's South Side at twice the national average. An innovative program strikes back with fresh food options, health care and exercise to combat the high prevalence of the disease.

Coke's new obesity ad raises eyebrows in scientific community

Coca-Cola's new ad-campaign targeting obesity has created a backlash in the science community. Scientists and marketing professors weigh in on the new ad and respond to the company's claim that it has improved the health content of its products.

NWI to go red for heart health campaign

People across the country will don red clothes Friday to draw attention to heart disease, the No. 1 killer of American women and men.

Heart screenings can save lives

Maybe that wasn’t indigestion. And really, should carrying a sack of groceries up a few stairs be so fatiguing?

Success stories give hope for heart disease sufferers

Success stories for patients are among the most rewarding stories of all, for both the patient and the doctor.

Women's heart disease can bring unexpected symptoms

Six years ago, Jennifer Buss began to feel ill as she drove her car. Just as she was able to pull off the road and stop, she passed out. A trip to a cardiologist revealed she needed immediate open heart surgery.