Advancements in genetic research have paved the way for personalized medicine, and the Nebraska Medicine Genetic Insights Project is leading the charge.
Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death worldwide. Healthy eating plays a significant role in controlling heart disease and reducing the risk factors associated with heart attacks and strokes.
Congestive heart failure, or CHF, is a serious medical condition that affects the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. This leads to fluid build-up within the lungs or congestion, making breathing difficult.
For many of us, drinking is an expected part of holidays and social gatherings. However, overindulging on these occasions can lead to risky drinking behaviors that harm your health and safety.
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.
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.
