It’s difficult to predict the prognosis for a person with heart failure, but new research shows that pupil size can give valuable clues. Study results…
A new study shows that an irregular heartbeat (Afib) can develop following any type of surgery, not just cardiac. Steps to protect yourself or a loved one from this dangerous risk.
If you’re having palpitations or other unexplained heart symptoms, wearing a Holter monitor can help detect the cause. Here, details on the process…
High blood pressure is a widely recognized health threat, but blood pressure that’s too low also can be harmful. Read on for details…
Feeling faint or dizzy after eating might be caused by postprandial hypotension, a common condition among older adults. Here’s what you can do about it.
To avoid heart attack and stroke, we know to control blood pressure and cholesterol. But there other dangerous triggers to consider…
Standard cholesterol blood tests don’t tell your real heart-disease risk. These more-comprehensive heart tests can…
A new study offers warnings about this under-researched type of heart attack that affects men and women equally.
Women are just as likely as men to have a heart attack. But more women than men are dying. Here’s how to avoid that fatal gender gap…
Your heartbeat belongs in your chest, right? So what does it mean if you feel a pulsating sensation in your stomach? Read on to find out…
Do you need a statin? The best way to know is with a heart CT scan—it can reveal dangerous plaque calcification and help you decide.
Controlling blood pressure takes more than a daily banana. Fortunately, there are a variety of delicious foods you may never think of. Read on…
Quiz: When does chest pain signal a heart attack versus heartburn or something else? Take this quiz and find out!
Walking hurts when you've got peripheral artery disease. The good news is, the right exercise can help—a lot. Read on.
New guidelines mean that 103 million American adults now have high blood pressure. That could be a recipe for over-treatment.
