Getting your heart pumping with regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your cardiovascular health. But what kind of workout should you do? How much is enough? And is it ever too much?
When it comes to heart health, many people think of blood pressure, diet and exercise. While these are important, there’s also something your doctor can use to understand your risk for heart disease: a simple blood test called a lipid panel.
We’re now the first in the state of Nebraska to implement a strategy to offer a new blood test that more accurately predicts whether a woman will develop severe preeclampsia during pregnancy.
New mothers face serious health risks in the weeks after giving birth. Nebraska Medicine is launching a new program in January 2026 to help keep women safe during this critical time.
Gastric bypass surgery can be a life-changing treatment for people whose health is at risk. It can help people reclaim their health, mobility and overall quality of life, especially when other options haven’t worked.
The condition, formerly called fatty liver disease, is now called steatotic liver disease as an umbrella term. Steatosis is a medical term that health care providers use to describe a fat buildup in an organ.
According to a recent study from the American Heart Association, the DASH diet is the only diet – of 10 examined – the AHA gave a perfect score in terms of how well it adhered to the AHA’s guidance.
Regular screenings can be difficult to keep up with when busy schedules are involved. But detecting treatable illnesses through screenings has saved countless lives. When left untreated, these illnesses can cause serious diseases or even death.
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