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The American Heart Association says heart diseases are the leading cause of death in the US. Experts tell Digital Trends that ...

Did you know heart disease claims a life in the U.S. every 37 seconds? While you may already know the main culprits behind ...

When it comes to eating for heart health, it’s not always as simple as some foods are “bad” while others are “good”. These ...

diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American Heart Association. These risks are thwarting efforts to save lives from ...

Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, claimed more lives in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and ...

Flossing regularly may lower the risk of some strokes as well as a type of irregular heart rhythm that can increase stroke risk, new research suggests.

As health officials report a surge of winter viruses, health experts are warning that heart disease symptoms can sometimes ...

should monitor their blood pressure at home, as per the American Heart Association. It's essential because the tracking can help your doctor confirm your diagnosis or determine if treatments are ...

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...

A new report published Monday found that heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States.

Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, ...