Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States — but women are significantly more ...

About two years ago, Kristina Auwarter was leaning over to pick up her son from his crib when she felt a spot of pain bloom in her chest. Initially, nothing about it raised her suspicion; she’d just ...

A troubling new pattern is emerging in the United States: adults younger than 55 — historically at lower risk — are increasingly dying from severe heart attacks, reversing decades of progress in ...

Heart attacks are increasingly affecting younger adults, and health experts say many cases involve subtle or silent symptoms. Research shows 1 in 5 heart attacks occurs in adults under 40. Medical ...

For decades, surviving a heart attack has come with a lifelong prescription: Stay on medications called beta-blockers to help protect your heart. But doctors are taking a closer look at whether ...

Share on Pinterest Can ‘silent’ heart attacks pose a risk to brain health? Image credit: Iuliia Burmistrova/Getty Images Cardiovascular disease is a major risk factor for cognitive decline and ...

For decades, cardiologists have observed that heart attacks cause more damage when they occur during the day than when they happen at night — and understanding why could be key to treating the ...