People who received an infusion of stem cells shortly after a heart attack were less likely to develop heart failure than those treated with standard care, according to the largest such trial to date.

In a massive international study, researchers identify four precise warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, and understanding these measurable risk factors could help people ...

The woman, a doctor, was fit and healthy, but even a small amount of exertion left her out of breath. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. It had been a tough hike, even for the experienced 74-year-old hiker. She ...

A new study delves into the unconventional causes of heart attacks in women and people under 45. It points at the need for expanded understanding of heart attack prevention. It also reminds us that ...

Heart attacks don’t always look the same — and a new study from Mayo Clinic highlights the key differences between how they affect men and women. The most common cause of heart attacks overall is ...

"If it weren't for Dr. Talreja's quick actions, he would not have survived," Sentara Health said following the crash Sentara Health A 64-year-old man almost died after a heart attack caused him to ...

New research examines the potential relationship between bacterial infection and heart attacks. Plaque from heart disease patients and autopsies of people who died form heart attacks were examined for ...

Share on Pinterest More than half of heart attacks in younger females could stem from causes other than artery blockage. Tashdique Mehtaj Ahmed/Getty Images Doctors often assume heart attacks in ...

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 ...

Beta blockers—drugs commonly prescribed after a heart attack—may not actually help a large number of patients. This is the "breakthrough" claim of researchers who report that the medicines provide no ...

This news might break your heart — literally. A shocking new study found that the go-to treatment doctors have been using to manage heart attacks for the last 40 years may offer no real benefit for ...