Among women, cardiovascular disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, according to the American Heart Association.

Doctors may need to prescribe medication to patients with slightly elevated blood pressure if lifestyle changes alone do not bring their levels down within six months, according to new guidance from ...

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

February marks National Heart Health Awareness Month, and healthcare providers are urging individuals to prioritize their ...

The CDC says that almost half of Americans have at least one risk factor for heart disease. That's why you should get screenings regularly. Now let's dig into when you should. Hint: it's before ...

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

Scientists from the University of Miami have discovered that the lower number on a blood pressure test—known as diastolic blood pressure—may be an important clue when assessing a person’s risk for ...

Hundreds of people will “Go Red for Women” Friday in Sioux Falls. The American Heart Association gala highlights heart disease in women and raises ...

People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than those who had strokes caused by clots in a study ...

First declared in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, American Heart Month continues to bring national attention to heart ...

A rapid blood test could speed treatment for people who have suffered a stroke related to brain bleeding, a new study says.

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...