Doctors say some women without risk factors can still have heart attack
As we close out American Heart Month, a young Yonkers resident who fit that description told her story of survival.
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As we close out American Heart Month, a young Yonkers resident who fit that description told her story of survival.
Carlos Mercado said he shares his story with everyone every chance he gets.
The American Heart Association recommends adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity every week to keep their heart healthy.
Technological advances are making it easier to spot heart conditions before they lead to heart attacks.
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook shares heart health tips for women on National Wear Red Day.
The American Heart Association is encouraging people across the country to spread awareness of women's heart health by participating in its now decades-old tradition: National Wear Red Day. Dr. Jon LaPook, chief medical correspondent, discusses what women need to know about heart attack warning signs, risk factors and more.
Doctors say as many as 700,000 Americans die from heart disease each year.
A family spokesperson said the 18-year-old is now in stable condition and no longer in the ICU.
A heart attack sent her to the emergency room. The working mom, who lived a healthy lifestyle, never saw it coming.
On Aug. 25, 2008, Sheila and James Fisher were celebrating their son's 13th birthday before he collapsed at football practice and tragically died.
After going into cardiac arrest on the field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to help save lives. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis explains.
Buffalo Bills safety says CPR saved his life, and now he wants more people to learn how to do it.
Responding immediately can triple the chances of survival.
The American Heart Association says interest in saving lives has spiked since Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field. CBS2's Jennifer McLogan attended a CPR training course that teaches you how to triple a patient's chance of survival.
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States.
The American Heart Association is raising awareness about the challenges female service members face.
Knowing how and why sleep and weight are connected can help you make some better, healthier choices that can help you control your weight.
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.
The results challenge medical dogma and call into question some of the most common practices in heart care.
According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have some form of heart or blood vessel disease.
As CBS2's Alex Denis reports, heart disease is the number one killer in women and disease rates in younger women are increasing.
The American Heart Association has revised its recommendations for who needs to take cholesterol-lowering medications.
A new study has revealed that the statement 'it's never too late to get in shape' actually does hold water after all.
The American Heart Association is shattering the common belief that coconut oil is healthy. In a new report, the association found that it actually increased bad cholesterol in 7 out of 10 trials.
This week thousands of people will make strides against two of the nation's top killers – heart disease and stroke.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
New York City will end its controversial debit card program for migrants.
The FBI said it was aware of "the offensive and racist text messages sent to individuals around the country."
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
New York City will end its controversial debit card program for migrants.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx community is mourning the loss of Andre Beadle, a car enthusiast who died after he crashed his speeding car in Queens, according to police.
A desperate search is ongoing for a missing vulnerable adult from Roosevelt Island.
Prosecutors have called more than a dozen witnesses so far in the trial of Daniel Penny, the Marine veteran charged in the chokehold death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely on board the subway last year.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
The drought in New Jersey is putting serious stress on two of the Garden State's top crops – blueberries and cranberries.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey, as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
Fire officials said the conditions in New Jersey are the driest they've seen in the history of their department.
As part of our #BetterTogether initiative, we are partnering for the third year with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help feed families this holiday season.
The owners of a Long Island rental home were sentenced to probation and community service Thursday in connection to a 2022 fire that killed two sisters.
Four years after the heartbreaking death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva, change is coming to the Suffolk County department blamed for ignoring repeated reports of abuse.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has unseated Rep. Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Longtime political operative Susie Wiles is known as a formidable, behind-the-scenes force.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro has been defeated by Democratic challenger Josh Riley in New York's Congressional District 19 race, CBS News projects.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Steelers have traded for a wide receiver from the Jets and an edge rusher from the Packers before the NFL's trade deadline.
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Water is back on for 20 Queens residents after a gas line leak impacted a water line on Thursday morning.
With inflation falling, the Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark rate by a quarter of a percentage point, but it's not clear where interest rates go from here. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Democrats have watched their margin of victory shrink in New York City in three consecutive general elections. According to the CBS News Data Team, in the Bronx, a 79% margin of victory in 2016 shrunk to about 45% this year. CBS News New York's Doug Williams went to the Castle Hill neighborhood to find out why.
Newburgh Free Academy has canceled its playoff game and ended the season as an investigation looks at alleged team misconduct. The superintendent says the alleged misconduct is not sexual in nature, but there may be significant violations of the student code of conduct.
President Joe Biden on Thursday promised a smooth and orderly transfer of power to president-elect Donald Trump. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the president's address.
