Heart Research

January is the coldest month in Missouri and many other states across the country. Cold weather can pose risks for individuals with heart conditions, but the American Heart Association offers helpful tips to maintain heart health during this chilly season.

The holiday travel season can be hectic. As more people hit the roads, air, and railways, the American Heart Association in Missouri has tips to help ease worries for those living with heart disease or other health conditions

Schools are back in session, activities abound – and many parents feel like they're expected to do it all. But what are the effects on people's health as stress levels climb?

According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, 1.6 million Americans are affected by tricuspid regurgitation of the heart. One common treatment for this is the reinforcing or replacing of heart stem valves with artificial rings. However, according to Kate Appleman and Awab Esaid, this specific treatment is severely under researched.