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When Justine Carter stepped on the treadmill for a quick energy boost last May, she never thought it would lead to a near-death experience. The Utah mother, 33, was fit and healthy — but 12 minutes into her walk, she started having shortness of breath and a pain in her back that penetrated to her chest. When that was followed …

Soy milk could have great heart health benefits, according to a new study. Research from the University of Toronto found that drinking soy milk can help lower blood pressure and blood lipids, which are risk factors for heart disease. The study, published in BMC Medicine and funded by the Soy Nutrition Institute Global (SNI) and the United Soybean Board, analyzed …

BJ Thompson seemed to be recovering Thursday, and he has a teammate to thank for saving his life. The Kansas City Chiefs defensive end had a seizure and went into cardiac arrest during a team meeting Thursday morning. Rick Burkholder, the Chiefs’ vice president of sports medicine and performance, said the team held a meeting earlier in the week about …

If you notice your hands are swelling, it could be both uncomfortable and unsettling, but in most instances the cause could be situational — caused by factors such as temperature, exercise, diet, medications you’re taking or certain health conditions. You may notice your rings aren’t fitting correctly, among other things. To find out more about the condition, Fox News Digital …

Three-time World Series champion Darryl Strawberry had a massive heart attack in March and said his heart rate was at 40% at the time of his hospitalization. Strawberry credited his wife Tracy for encouraging him to go to the emergency room after he experienced chest pains. “You just never know. If it wasn’t for my lovely wife rushing me to …

You’ve likely felt your heart beating in your chest after strenuous activity — or have taken your pulse by placing your fingers on your wrist or neck. A less common — and sometimes startling — sensation is to actually hear the “whooshing” sound of your heartbeat in your ears. Fox News Digital reached out to two doctors to learn more …

Fox News Digital publishes a range of health pieces every day of the week to keep you up-to-date on the most important wellness news. Cutting-edge medical research, breakthrough medications, mental health challenges, personal medical dramas and more are all covered. In case you missed them, here are a few of the biggest health stories from this week. CLICK HERE TO …

Taking fish oil supplements could raise the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests. Among healthy people, regular use of fish oil was found to make them more susceptible to developing heart disease and stroke for the first time, the study found. Among those who had existing heart disease, however, fish oil consumption was shown to slow …

Only half the people in the U.S. feel they could be helpful in an emergency situation, a new poll found. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center surveyed a national sample of 1,005 Americans, finding that only 51% of them knew how to perform hands-only CPR if needed. In cases of serious bleeding, only 49% said they could assist, and …

Your genes could put you at a higher risk of heart attack during very stressful times, including presidential election season. Research from Massachusetts General Hospital found that people who have specific genetic traits — paired with anxiety or depression — are at a “significantly higher heart attack risk” during periods of social or political stress, such as presidential elections, winter …