Almost half of Americans have at least one risk factor, and one out of every five deaths in the U.S. is due to heart disease.

Preventing heart disease now goes beyond routine cholesterol and blood pressure checks. Newer, more sophisticated tools can ...

Matthew Landry, a dietitian, studies how our diets can prevent heart attacks later in life. Landry recommends making simple food swaps to control cholesterol levels. Opt for olive oil over butter and ...

Snow shoveling counts as intense exercise, which can be dangerous if you're sedentary and have certain health conditions.

Heart disease and stroke don't have to be "destiny," a doctor says. Here are four risk factors to adjust in your life if you want to prevent these ailments.

Caring for your heart, and responding if someone else’s heart suddenly stops, can help protect your independence and the people you love.

Tiny cuts in hidden salt could quietly prevent tens of thousands of heart attacks and strokes—no diet overhaul required.

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

High blood pressure, heart disease, and hyperlipidemia are some of the top modifiable factors linked to dementia risk, mounting evidence suggests.

Heart attack symptoms in women can differ from the classic warning signs portrayed in men. Women may notice symptoms such as ...

Q: I was told I have an elevated level of some protein (troponin) in my blood and that means I had a heart attack. But I never knew! I seem OK now. How should I proceed? -- Ralph J., Albuquerque, New ...

Scientists have identified a key reason why more than half of people with chronic kidney disease eventually die from heart-related conditions. New evidence shows that damaged kidneys release a ...