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.
New blood pressure guidelines mean more people qualify for hypertension diagnosis. Here's what that means for you...
Every year, about 750,000 Americans have a heart attack. Even though advances in emergency care and cardiology have greatly improved…
If you’re taking a statin drug to help reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke, you wouldn’t expect it…
Fainting can be a frightening experience—especially if you don’t know what’s caused it. In most cases, it’s something harmless. But…
Up to one in four people aren’t getting the expected heart benefits… For millions of Americans, popping one or two…
If you’re diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, commonly known as AFib—a chronic condition that creates abnormal heart rhythms, increasing the risk…
