You may juggle multiple tasks throughout the day, but did you know your heart works tirelessly for you around the clock? It is one of the most vital organs in your body, ensuring blood circulation, ...

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

Dr. Cuffe answers the question: 'Most Common Heart Disease Risk Factors?' — -- Question: What are the most common risk factors for heart disease? Answer: Well, the common risk factors for ...

Three common cardiovascular diseases in adults - heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease - are linked to cognitive impairment and increased risk of dementia, according to ...

Heart disease has been the number one cause of death in the U.S. for a century. Yet, a Harris Poll survey for the American Heart Association found that 51% of Americans didn't know this stat. That's ...

Signs of heart disease in women differ from the classic chest pain seen in men. Spotting these signs can help you get better ...

A new study led by Hiroshima University has revealed a potential link between the bacterium responsible for gum disease (periodontitis) and atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder.

Smartwatches and wearable heart monitors can help detect issues such as irregular heart rhythms. But they also have limits and do not replace a diagnosis.

Most of these gynecological problems affect women of childbearing age, but some postmenopausal people continue to be affected by endometriosis and PCOS. Getty Images It’s not just a pain in the uterus ...

A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that an unusual heart rhythm disorder, POTS, is particularly common in people with long COVID. The majority of those affected are middle-aged women. The ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Until Jennifer Cortes joined a patient advocacy ...

Type 2 diabetes doesn’t just raise the risk of heart disease—it physically reshapes the heart itself. Researchers studying ...