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Tuesday, April 09, 2013  If you snore, grind your teeth or twitch all night long, you could be among the 12 million Americans suffering from a serious form of sleep apnea, called obstructive sleep disorder.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Kaylin Peters passed away last December after being diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia. Both of her parents are trying to keep memories of her alive by purchasing a headstone.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The superintendent in the Liverpool School District will undergo a heart transplant. Dr. Richard Johns issued an open letter to parents, students, teachers and staff members in the district Wednesday, saying he is working with a medical team at Strong Hospital to 'explore receiving a new heart.'

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Hypothermia is intentionally being used in hospitals to treat cardiac patients.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The original members, vocalist Vince Neil, guitarist Mick Mars, bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee have performed together for over 30 years.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013  The international agency that operates a bridge linking the U.S. and Canada in northern New York plans to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to finish a project aimed at preserving a landmark in the Thousand Islands region on the St. Lawrence River.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  You've heard of cancer, AIDS and heart disease, but today is World Rare Disease Day. This day is focusing on the diseases that are not typically in the limelight.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A little more than 8 years ago, CNY Central reporter Jim Kenyon went public with his battle against heart disease.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013  An amazing piece of technology is making a huge difference in the way doctors approach heart surgery.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Bob Burns is a friendly face around St. Joseph's Hospital in Syracuse where he volunteers a few days a week. Burns has always been active and energetic, but when he was 52, his doctor sent him to a cardiologist and he was diagnosed with aortic stenosis – a condition where the aortic valve does not fully open.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Heart Disease is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some people have a problem and don’t even know it.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  5-year-old Caleb Prosser was born with his heart flipped and a hole in it. His parents found out about the condition weeks into the pregnancy and they were not sure if he would survive.

Friday, February 01, 2013  You may have noticed many people wearing red today. It's in an effort to promote heart health awareness.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Despite the snowy, slushy start to Friday morning, a ribbon of red moved through downtown Syracuse as part of National Wear Red Day.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Friday is National Wear Red Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to wear red to bring awareness to heart disease.