Children at risk for heart disease

As a result of the obesity epidemic research has found children as young as 3 are showing signs of developing heart disease.

Getting your heart healthy in the New Year

So what do pomegranates, a good night sleep and the Grand Rapids Public Museum have to do with your heart? They all help you with one common goal improving your heart health.

Holiday Stress can be hard on even a healthy heart

 The holidays are a wonderful festive time but they can also be very stressful and that can be a trigger for heart problems even if you're healthy.

Man survives 52 defibrillations

There are relatively few stories that we can truly call amazing.

Grand Rapids teen saved from open heart surgery

Two months ago 16 year old Nicole Milzarski couldn't walk her dog. It left her exhausted and breathless.

WZZM photojournalist survives heart condition that killed John Ritter

Learning that someone you know has a serious medical condition is never easy, especially if that person is someone you've known, and even worked with, for years.

Heart attack patients with arrhythmia have high rate of death

A new study shows some heart attack patients may have a higher chance of dying than others.

Energy drinks complicate Muskegon teen's heart condition

They've become a popular way to give you extra energy, but high-energy drinks can be dangerous when it comes to your heart.

Working the graveyard shift could make you fat

New study reveals important information about generic drugs

Name brand or generic. Is one better for you than the other?

Gum disease could lead to heart disease

  New studies show there is a connection between the health of your teeth and gums and the health of your heart.

Womans' heart moves to other side of her body

If you are faced with a tough decision, someone might tell you to follow your heart but that phrase takes on a whole new meaning for a woman being treated for a rare medical condition.

Healthy Heart: Remote EKG technology helping to save the lives of heart attack victims

Three years ago, Metro Health Hospital spear-headed a campaign to make EKG monitors with remote technology part of every emergency response vehicle.

Healthy Heart: Remote EKG technology helping to save the lives of heart attack victims

Three years ago, Metro Health Hospital spear-headed a campaign to make EKG monitors with remote technology part of every emergency response vehicle.