Abnormal genes in the heart muscle most often cause hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Click to learn more.

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Most of us would never imagine that we would someday need an organ transplant. But yet, more than 40,000 people in the United States receive a life-saving organ transplant each year, and more than 100,000 people are on the waiting list.

Each one of us has a genetic makeup passed down to us through our family line. Good or bad, we all carry two copies of each gene (except those on the sex chromosomes X and Y). A combination of nature and nurture both play a role in the complexity of our heart health.

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All of the three tests came back negative. But Lory Falk and her primary care provider, Tammy Burke, MD, saw something that gave them both pause. Read the rest of the story.

A device that could revolutionize treatment options for patients with atrial fibrillation is now available through a landmark clinical trial offered at Nebraska Medical Center.

When most of us think of lung cancer, we think of smoking. But the truth is, approximately 20% of people who get lung cancer have never smoked.

Life as Chantel Brown knew it was forever changed in March 2020. As a mom, daughter, business professional, friend and traveler, she was not only dealing with the ramifications of a global pandemic, but also coming to grips with the realization she had breast cancer.

Whether recently diagnosed or long-term fighters, breast cancer survivors are a powerful bunch. If you have a survivor in your life, you may want to help but don’t know how. These thoughtful ideas are perfect to show your loved one support during a difficult time.