Depression, anxiety, PTSD and more are linked to higher odds of heart attack, stroke and heart failure — and the risk is ...

The number of heart attack deaths has plummeted in the U.S. over the course of the last half-century. Doctors have tied the remarkable shift to improved detection and more effective treatment for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Collage: Self; Source Images: Courtesy of Kristina Auwarter, Kyle Auwarter, Mudassir Ali/Pexels About two years ago, Kristina ...

Women who experience menopause before 40 face a significantly higher risk of heart attacks, according to new research.

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Women’s bodies are different from men’s in ways ...

Traditionally, most heart attacks have been blamed on clogged arteries causing atherothrombosis – where blood clots block flow to the heart. But research suggests we may be underestimating the role of ...

More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure have at least one risk factor beforehand—yet many ...

Heart attack and heart failure are two distinct but often confused cardiovascular conditions. A heart attack occurs suddenly when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue ...

There's lots of data to show cardiac troubles spike during holidays amid the mix of merrymaking, travel and stress. But there are ways to spot the signs of trouble before it's too late. The risk of ...

Chest discomfort can be equal parts frightening and confusing: Is the pressure or pain in your chest signaling a cardiac emergency — or a simple case of heartburn or indigestion? Sometimes, an ...

Northwell Health explores the common causes of heart palpitations after eating and shares tips on how to manage them.