New research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk ...

New research shows belly fat may raise heart failure risk more than body weight. Waist size and inflammation matter more than you think.

New research suggests that measures of excess weight around the waist (central obesity or visceral fat) may increase the risk of heart failure primarily due to inflammation, according to findings ...

You may think heart disease is a “middle age” problem. The research suggests men’s risk increases much earlier than most ...

Your heart may be aging differently than the rest of you. And, for many Americans, their hearts might be even a decade older than their actual age, new research suggests. Heart disease is the leading ...

The human heart, a powerful, fist-sized organ, is the hardest working muscle in the body. It works 24/7, pumping blood through vessels (its partner in the makeup of the circulatory system), so oxygen ...

June is Men’s Health Month, a time for us to raise awareness about men’s health and wellness, encompassing both their physical and mental well-being. Most importantly, it’s time to take a critical ...

Women who enter natural menopause before age 40 face about a 40% higher lifetime risk of developing coronary heart disease ...

When you hear a word like “failure,” especially in the context of “heart failure,” it’s easy for your mind to turn dark. It sounds daunting and untreatable. Those are pretty scary thoughts (to ...

Although it may be preventable, more Americans are dying from heart disease than ever before. Now, cardiologists are reconsidering how to reverse the trend.

You may have Valentine's Day plans figured out, but it's also a good time to show yourself some love by taking care of your heart. Women are more likely than men to have unique symptoms when it comes ...