People between ages 20 and 40 should be taking steps now to prevent heart attacks and strokes, according to new recommendations from the American Heart Association.

Many experts consider the new online calculator a promising addition to the repertoire of tools available to help prevent heart disease. It’s meant to inspire conversations with clinicians, not ...

The medications may help prevent further tissue damage after a heart attack (myocardial infarction), according to a new study ...

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

Heart attack is a common disease, a fatal one but with proper diet, lifestyle changes and these pointers, it can be prevented... This happens often as a result of build-up of fat, cholesterol and ...

Northwell Health shares some surprising truths faced in cardiology practices. There’s this idea that only old, overweight, ...

Heart health experts released new guidance to help identify early risk factors for heart disease that go beyond tracking ...

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

A Canadian study found storms that dump at least 7-8 inches of snow increase the risk of men being hospitalized for heart attacks by 16% and dying from them by 34%. So why is shoveling snow so ...

Experiencing a heart attack when you’re alone can be one of the most frightening moments of your life. Yet, knowing what to do in those critical minutes can make all the difference. In a country like ...