Fewer Americans are dying from heart attacks over the past 50 years as better prevention and heart care have saved more lives, according to a new study. The U.S. heart attack mortality rate has ...

HEART DISEASE IS the No. 1 cause of death for men (and women) in the U.S.—but not everyone knows that.

Having severe COVID-19 could mean a higher risk of heart attack and stroke for up to three years after infection, new research shows.

Warning signs of an unhealthy heart, though, can lurk — not so quietly — in its many complex sounds. That's why FIU researchers Joshua Hutcheson and Valentina Dargam have come up with a way to "listen ...

Heart disease is the world’s leading cause of mortality, comprising 32% of all deaths. But that doesn’t mean people are powerless against the condition — there are some steps they can take ...

Find out what you need to know about your coronary arteries and their function. Learn about symptoms and how to protect these arteries.

Many women overlook symptoms of heart disease. A local heart surgeon, Dr. Haq, explains what to watch for and how to protect your health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, claiming the lives of about 700,000 Americans each year.

People who are given a vaccine for shingles have a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, heart failure, and coronary heart disease, according to a recent study of more than a ...

Structural heart disease refers to a group of conditions that affect the structure of the heart. Learn the types, symptoms, and treatments.

Heart disease is the top cause of death for Central Illinoisans, outpacing the national average. Yet a search for state resources didn't yield clear answers.