Despite the name of the condition, the heart does not stop working when heart failure occurs. Instead, the heart is not keeping up with the body’s demands and requires ongoing m ...

From preeclampsia to menopause, a Yale cardiologist explains how women’s life stages shape heart disease risk—and what to ask ...

Many risk factors for cardiovascular conditions exist, including inherited factors. Now, a validation study suggests a new ...

Two to four cups of this tea a day could reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 15%.

Researchers developed and externally validated integrated polygenic risk scores for eight cardiovascular conditions using ...

Some may seem easy to write off, but they're important to take note of.

In 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) gave a ‘B’ grade recommendation for adults aged 50 to 59 with at ...

It’s important for overall health, too.

Every day, your heart works tirelessly, pumping blood that delivers the oxygen and nutrients your body needs to function. February is American Heart Month, a reminder that understanding your heart, ...

Share on Pinterest Heart disease overall has decreased by 66% since 1970, but it remains the leading cause of death among Americans. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Heart attacks have become more ...

Cytokinetics ​said on ‌Tuesday ​its ​experimental drug ⁠to ​treat ​a type ​of ​heart disease met ‌the ⁠main goals ​in ​a ⁠late-stage ​trial.