The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful. By Roni Caryn Rabin For a while, it seemed the ...

About two years ago, Kristina Auwarter was leaning over to pick up her son from his crib when she felt a spot of pain bloom in her chest. Initially, nothing about it raised her suspicion; she’d just ...

Your heart rate can tell you a lot about your fitness and cardiovascular health. Your heart beats consistently, day in and day out, but you may not generally pay close attention to it. You might take ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...

When the researchers adjusted the data to match thresholds that doctors often use for diagnosis (blood pressure ≥140/90, cholesterol ≥240, glucose ≥126 and current smoking), they found that at least ...

Nearly half of Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S. That makes heart health a crucial element of your overall wellbeing. Heart health is ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Hurricane Helene took so much from Western North Carolina, with the destruction of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge becoming a poignant ...

The best way to set yourself up for longevity is to curate a healthy lifestyle. While staying active, nourishing your mental health, and cultivating a robust social life all come into play, filling ...

Owen Monroe was born with a deadly heart defect. Thanks to a cutting-edge surgery, now he’s starting preschool. By Simar Bajaj Owen Monroe was born blue. The arteries in his heart that transport blood ...

Michael Fisher, founding member and guitarist of Seattle rock band Heart, has passed away. Michael’s brother, Roger, confirmed his passing on social media Tuesday. “It is with deep sadness and heavy ...

Your heart may be aging differently than the rest of you. And, for many Americans, their hearts might be even a decade older than their actual age, new research suggests. Heart disease is the leading ...