Cedar Rapids resident Katie Hopkins survived a heart attack at half the average age for a woman’s first heart attack. Now, she is raising funds and awareness to save lives.

Morgan and Cody Christofferson from Dundas, Minnesota , made the agonizing call after their son Soren was hospitalized with ...

February is American Heart Month, and future EMTs in Springfield learned the important skill of CPR on Wednesday.

When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for ...

Choking requires immediate action. If the person cannot speak or cough, begin the Heimlich maneuver, a system of chest thrusts that work to clear the throat. Here are the steps to perform the Heimlich ...

This week the Borough of Steelton honored officer Tyrai Anderson for his heroic efforts. Anderson went beyond the call of duty and administered aid to an 8-month-old infant that was choking.

The CPR kept the blood and oxygen pumping around Ben’s body until paramedics quickly arrived and used a defibrillator to restart his heart. It is estimated his heart had stopped for about 15 ...

A disability support service has been ordered to pay more than $1.9 million after the improper training of its workers led to the choking death of a Canberra man in care.