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.

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 ...

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.

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

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

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

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 shortness of breath, nausea or overwhelming ...

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 ...

This weekend, you're going to break out the shovels, but physical activity during frigid temperatures can put stress on your ...