Heart failure, which occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to other organs, affects approximately 6.2 million adults in the U.S. Thankfully, providers now have multiple methods to address and treat heart failure.

As an Omaha firefighter for over two decades, John Coniglio has seen CPR and early intervention save lives. What he didn’t know before June 1, 2022, was that they would save his own life.

I'm pregnant for the first time and I have pain in the upper left side by my ribs – is this normal?

Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain, commonly in the arms and legs.

While tuberculosis cases are relatively low in the United States, the disease remains deadly for over 1 million people per year globally.

Many people are unaware of the potential long-term complications associated with obstructive sleep apnea, including its link to pulmonary hypertension.

After a lifesaving lung transplant, Glen Hohn then had a life-threatening bout of COVID-19. However, thanks to his care team and some music therapy, his lungs improved, his confidence grew and he was discharged after an extraordinary experience.

Support is provided by trained peer breast cancer survivors, who are community members with similar culture, race or ethnicity as the patients they support. Their goal is to help patients find access to health care resources.

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, is an increasingly popular alternative to open heart surgery. The minimally invasive procedure treats aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the aortic valve that blocks blood flow and forces your heart to work harder.

Catching disease in the earliest stages leads to more effective treatments, improved outcomes and better quality of life. Just as a mammogram, blood pressure check, or colonoscopy screening can be lifesaving, the same holds for annual lung cancer screenings for those who meet the criteria.