Research shows that heart attacks are becoming more prevalent among adults younger than 50—and the outcomes are worse for women. The good news is we know how to prevent them. Heart attacks, or ...

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of death worldwide. But advances in heart-failure therapeutics have stalled, largely due to the difficulty of delivering treatments at the ...

That may be about to change, thanks to a team of scientists who have found a way of coaxing the heart to heal itself. By reawakening a dormant gene known as CCNA2, which produces a protein called ...

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - As Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month comes to a close, Centra Health is shedding light on a rare type of heart attack that often goes unnoticed, especially among women. It can ...

Even patients with mild COVID symptoms could face a higher risk of developing heart disease and stroke A human heart, showing the arteries and veins which supply blood to the cardiac muscles. The ...

Dying from a broken heart may sound dramatic—but it’s very much a real thing. If you’ve ever experienced a heartbreak so great that it causes your heart excruciating physical pain, you may actually be ...

A broken heart can be more than an emotional metaphor—it can also signal a serious medical condition. News On 6 anchor LeAnne Taylor explained in this week’s Medical Minute that broken heart syndrome, ...

Start activating your second heart today and feel the difference in every step. Keep your calves strong, your blood moving, and your performance at its peak. Your body will thank you with lighter legs ...

The heart is the body's hardest-working muscle. Whether you're awake or asleep, or exercising or resting, your heart is always at work. It pumps blood through arteries to deliver oxygen to organs and ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its warnings on Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines about the risks of two heart conditions. These manufacturers, the two main COVID-19 vaccine ...

Sudden cardiac deaths (SCDs) appear to be more frequent among men who practice bodybuilding, particularly those competing at high levels. A global study of more than 20,000 athletes is the first to ...

Regular exercise and physical activity are important for heart health, especially as we age. Exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, and if you already have heart disease, it can help ...