When we think of heart attacks, many of us imagine a stressed middle-aged male executive, addicted to ready meals and takeaways, clutching his chest in agony. But heart disease can happen to anyone – ...

Here's how to correctly identify a heart attack and properly react during a heart emergency, according to cardiologists.

Just as many women are unaware of some of the vague signs of a heart attack, the same knowledge gap exists for some medical ...

Cupid’s got nothing to do with this kind of heartache. A silent epidemic is sweeping the nation, with the number of Americans living with heart failure expected to soar from 6.7 million in 2024 to a ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — During the recent surge in influenza, COVID-19, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory viruses, it’s critical to pay close attention to your heart and ...

Most people know not to ignore chest pain, the most common symptom of a heart attack. But the warning signs can be much less obvious — especially in women, cardiologists warn. Dismissing them can ...

Women can experience heart attack symptoms that are different from men’s. Recognizing these signs early and seeking immediate medical attention can save women’s lives. Unlike men, women often exhibit ...

Cholesterol often gets a bad rap, but there's much more to it than the fear it invokes. It's been grouped into two categories: "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol. Surely, you've heard about the ...

A groundbreaking new tool created by an international team of scientists could help doctors spot people at higher risk for ...

Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy (hATTR-PN) can affect many parts of the body. Nerve symptoms are often the earliest signs of this condition. hATTR-PN is a rare genetic ...

High humidity can make you feel sticky and uncomfortable, but do you know it can also put extra strain on your heart? When the air is heavy with moisture, sweat doesn’t evaporate as easily, making it ...