The American Heart Association and other cardiac groups now recommend that everyone should be tested once for a type of ...

Statistically speaking, you’re more likely to die of a heart attack or a stroke than from any other cause. Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of men and women — not just in the United States ...

In his years as an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Chen saw this pattern play out over and over — patients as young as 35 ...

A study of over 100,000 gout patients has found that urate-lowering drugs, particularly allopurinol, are linked to a significant reduction in the risk of heart attack and stroke when taken at the ...

If you’re like most people in the United States, you’re probably taking at least some kind of vitamin, mineral or other dietary supplement, maybe to try to promote sleep, boost your immune system or ...

A chaotic sleep schedule in your 40s might be quietly setting the stage for heart trouble later. Researchers tracking thousands of people for over a decade found that those with highly inconsistent ...

Low levels of vitamin D seem to raise your risk of heart attack but scientists are still figuring out why—and whether supplements might help protect you. Vitamin D is thought to play a protective role ...

Gout causes severe soreness in body joints. (Sebastian Kaulitzki/Science Photo Library/Getty Images) Medications commonly prescribed for gout are linked to a reduced risk of suffering a heart attack ...

The Monday after we "spring forward" for daylight saving time isn't just another sleepy morning at the office. Research shows it's one of the most dangerous days of the year for your heart. Studies ...

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