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Three Things to Avoid to Keep Heart Disease at Bay
'You can’t go wrong by substituting saturated fats and sugar products with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fewer calories.' – UConn Health cardiologist Dr. Aseem Vashist.
Flu Season Forecast: Several More Weeks to Go
With this year's flu season currently at its peak, an infectious diseases specialist at UConn Health says it's not too late to get vaccinated.
Small Molecule, Big Hope for Healing Advanced Heart Failure
A new medication for advanced heart failure that is based on a small molecule is under development at UConn Health. It has the advantage that it doesn't lower blood pressure.
Cardiovascular Genetic Testing Empowers Patient, Family
Patients who know they have a genetic predisposition to heart disease can take extra precautions and alert their health care providers to try to prevent symptoms before they occur.
Can You Really Experience a Broken Heart?
A UConn Health cardiologist discusses whether someone can experience physical symptoms of a broken heart after the death of a loved one.
Op-ed: Joe Camel in a Bottle
Two researchers at UConn Health say alcohol companies failed to follow their own ad rules during the 2017 Super Bowl.
UConn Health Patient Survives Seven Heart Attacks
'A very bad thing happened to me in the very best place for it to ever happen,' says Ron Smith of his experience at the Calhoun Cardiology Center.
New Solution for Closing a Hole in the Heart
A 75-year-old patient 'has her life back' after receiving a new treatment at UConn Health to close a hole in her heart without open-heart surgery.
Young Mother Survives Heart-Stopping Experience
After successful treatment for arrhythmia at UConn Health, Vanessa Lloyd has nicknamed her heart monitor 'Jonathan' as a sign of gratitude.
Heart Patient Finds Answers at UConn Health
After Frank Cammarata was given a clean bill of health despite his ongoing symptoms, he turned to UConn Health, where he was successfully treated for a heart blockage.