An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. All too often, the risk factors for heart disease – from high blood pressure to high cholesterol – aren’t addressed until after a ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Why aren’t we doing better in the battle ...

With 38% of U.S. adults living with high cholesterol, experts say understanding how statins work — and whether you need them ...

New findings presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions are highlighting new efforts to prevent heart disease. Dr. Nishant Shah, an American Heart Association volunteer and ...

“Structural heart disease” is an umbrella term that refers to conditions that affect different structures within the heart. Some of these problems can be present at birth, while others develop later ...

Fatty liver disease (also called steatotic liver disease) happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. It can be caused by high alcohol use or metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like ...

When you have overweight or obesity, the odds of having some form of heart disease are dramatic. One study has concluded that having overweight raises your coronary heart disease risk by as much as 26 ...

Estrogen levels drop when perimenopause and menopause start, and the risk of heart disease increases. This is because estrogen may have heart-protective effects. Menopause can cause many symptoms, ...

A new study examines how physical activity can help reduce heart health risks. If you have a parent or sibling with heart disease, especially one that died at a young age, should you avoid exercise ...

Heart disease may contribute to changes in sexual function, such as reduced libido, vaginal dryness, or erectile dysfunction. However, sexual activity is safe and healthy for most people with heart ...