It’s the pump that supplies blood to every other organ in the body, and if it doesn’t work well, then the fuel that supplies the rest of the body isn't getting to where it needs to be.” With that in ...

Heart attacks rarely look dramatic, and that is what makes them dangerous. Based on cardiologist insights and real patient experiences, most heart attacks begin with subtle signs that feel ordinary.

Despite the myth that heart attacks mostly strike men, women are vulnerable too. About 37,000 women die from heart attacks ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Heart attacks remain one of the leading health threats in the U.S., striking about 805,000 people every year. Roughly 12 percent ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — February is American Heart Month, shining a spotlight on the importance of keeping tabs on your heart and what can happen, even if you are young and athletic. A local man went to the ...

DENVER — Chest pain sends a wave of concern through anyone who experiences it, but determining whether it stems from heartburn or a heart attack isn't always straightforward. Medical professionals at ...

Tommy Bell and one of his doctors explain why his decision to seek care after concerning symptoms may have saved his life.

Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn’t registering with me,” said the ...