Support smoother blood flow with easy, cardiologist-backed habits that fit into your routine and help you actively protect long-term heart health.

Heart attack, a sudden blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle, differs from chronic cardiac failure, where the heart weakens and struggles to pump blood effectively. While a heart attack is an ...

Learn about life expectancy after a heart attack, recovery time, risk factors, and ways to improve heart health including diet, exercise, and medication.

Dr. Zipes answers the question: 'Heart Attack vs. Heart Rhythm Problems?' — -- Question: What is the difference between a heart attack and heart rhythm problems? Can one cause the other? Answer ...

Findings from a recent study found that bacteria from the mouth can hide inside artery plaque for years without causing problems. When these bacteria “wake up,” they can trigger swelling and weaken ...

Heart attacks spike in the winter, which may surprise people who associate heart issues with the long, hot days of summer.

Among people with a previous heart attack or stroke, or who are at high risk for one, a daily oral medication may offer an effective alternative to injections of PCSK9 inhibitors to lower low-density ...