In 2016, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) gave a ‘B’ grade recommendation for adults aged 50 to 59 with at ...

Some may seem easy to write off, but they're important to take note of.

Researchers developed and externally validated integrated polygenic risk scores for eight cardiovascular conditions using ...

Doctors are lowering LDL cholesterol levels to prevent heart attacks and reduce cardiac risks in millions of people ...

Every day, your heart works tirelessly, pumping blood that delivers the oxygen and nutrients your body needs to function. February is American Heart Month, a reminder that understanding your heart, ...

It’s important for overall health, too.

For the first time, scientists have shown that heart muscle cells can regrow after a heart attack in humans, a process that ...

Share on Pinterest Heart disease overall has decreased by 66% since 1970, but it remains the leading cause of death among Americans. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Heart attacks have become more ...

Although you may not think of children when you imagine someone with heart problems, congenital heart defects are actually the most common birth defect in the U.S., occurring in about 1% of births.

Indians face a higher heart disease risk, but dangerous myths delay prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment - putting ...

Many cardiac patients experience sadness or anxiety after leaving the hospital. Being prepared for the "cardiac blues" can ...