Jan 30, 2014
For millions of Americans, checking blood pressure is not something reserved for an annual medical visit.
Monitoring your own blood pressure at home is easy to do, as long as you keep a few basics in mind.
Nov 21, 2013
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology recently issued a new set of guidelines to help doctors determine whether people are or are not most likely to […]
Nov 8, 2013
The FDA recently announced taking out trans fats from the foods we eat. Learn what trans fats are and the role they play in heart health from Dr. Joy Cotton, […]
Oct 31, 2013
Millions of American have high cholesterol, which puts them at high risk for many health problems like heart and vascular disease and stroke. A class of drugs called ‘statins' has […]
Oct 23, 2013
Two young children from Uganda are recovering after undergoing successful heart surgery at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
Jul 11, 2013
Country music star Randy Travis is being treated for a stroke that followed his hospital admission to treat viral cardiomyopathy. Viral cardiomyopathy is a weakened heart muscle.
Jun 10, 2013
Some of the 450 people who have received a new heart at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center gathered recently to celebrate their successes.
May 16, 2013
Lower Dauphin High School's mascot, the Falcon, dropped to the floor and played the role of a cardiac arrest patient on Monday.
Feb 28, 2013
Penn State Hershey Heart and Vascular Institute and the American Heart Association teamed up to celebrate the tenth anniversary of a heart disease awareness campaign geared toward women.
