Heart disease affects poorer communities more than the rest of the U.S., mostly because of just four factors, a study has found.

The heart relies on efficient blood flow to be able to pump blood around the body, supplying tissues with oxygen while ...

A new study helps explain why having ApoE4—the gene variant most closely linked to Alzheimer's disease—increases the risk of ...

People who have one to three cups a day face a lower risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other cardiometabolic ...

If you’ve experienced a heart attack, your healthcare provider may prescribe certain medications to help prevent one from ...

A bounding pulse is when your heart beats strongly. You may feel your pulse in your neck, wrist, or foot. Here’s why it ...

“Inflammation weakens the blood vessels and leads to atherosclerotic conditions, meaning a buildup of cholesterol in the ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the heart's arteries (blood vessels) narrow and can't supply enough oxygen-rich blood to the heart. This condition affects the large coronary arteries on ...

Occasional anger is normal and generally has little effect on heart health, the researchers say. “If you’re a person who gets ...

Nocturnal hot flashes are disruptive regardless of when they occur during the night. A new study suggests that more hot flashes occur during the second half of the night when more REM sleep typically ...

These and other metals found in the environment can collect in the body and exacerbate heart disease, new research suggests. ...