Sep 14, 2022
After a heart attack, people with autoimmune disease are more likely to die or have other heart problems than those without an autoimmune condition, a new study shows.
Sep 7, 2022
In young and middle-aged adults with slightly high blood pressure, adopting the DASH diet would return greater heart health rewards than any other lifestyle change, a simulation study suggests.
Aug 18, 2022
A scientific report from the American Heart Association looks at the latest science on symptoms of cardiovascular diseases and suggests what could be done better.
Aug 4, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness may increase the risk of having or dying from a heart attack or stroke, according to a new report summarizing research on the topic.
Aug 1, 2022
A large new study of California hospital patients suggests methamphetamine use may be as big a risk to heart health as alcohol misuse and cocaine use.
Jul 22, 2022
After a long recovery, Scott Kern of Norfolk, Virginia, transitioned to a plant-based diet, added regular exercise and shortened his workdays.
Jul 13, 2022
The symptoms of a heart attack and panic attack can overlap. Here's what to know – and what to do.
Jun 28, 2022
Amy Kren of Girard, Ohio, was mowing her lawn when she thought she was having an asthma attack. It turned out to be blood clots stemming from a genetic disorder.
Jun 17, 2022
Feeling chest and arm discomfort, Danny Saxon of Wylie, Texas, was undecided whether to go home or head for the emergency room. That is, until his wife texted him a photo of their fridge magnet.
Jun 3, 2022
P-SCAD, or pregnancy-associated spontaneous coronary artery dissection, is one of the most common causes of heart attacks during or soon after pregnancy, but it's been a challenge to study.