Antidepressants appear to increase people's risk of sudden cardiac death, a new study says. People taking the mood meds are more likely to die suddenly from heart problems, and their risk...
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The risk of a full-blown stroke will remain high for at least a decade after a person has a slight brush with stroke, in the form of a transient ischemic attack or minor stroke, a new study has found in...
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Mammograms can be used to screen for more than just breast cancer, researchers say. The X-ray breast scans also can be used to assess calcium deposits in arteries, which is an indicator of heart...
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People with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes also have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other heart-related diseases. But controlling that risk could be as simple as picking up the remote...
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Cardiovascular disease is a general term that refers to many different types of heart problems. Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, one American dies as much as...
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Chronic ills like heart disease, asthma, or diabetes afflict a majority of U.S. workers, but 60% of those affected say they've kept their health issue a secret from employers because they feel like they...
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Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors' brain health, a new clinical trial says. People had a lower risk of mild cognitive decline if...
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