Mekeisha Bradley has seen first-hand how cardiovascular disease causes cardiac arrest. She saved two people's lives and it led her to launch Shades of Purple, a healthcare training institute where she ...

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is the leading cause of global mortality and cardiovascular disease. While there is no ...

Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high ...

A new study reports that later-onset menopause is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular compared to those who stop ...

A recent study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may have a ...

Intermittent fasting is becoming increasingly popular. But is it helpful for weight loss and other medical conditions?

A common blood pressure medication used to prevent migraines may also significantly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in women, according to a new study. The research, presented at the American ...

Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.

A DEXA scan, historically used for bone density scanning, is also an accurate way to measure body composition, which can reveal clues about your heart health.

February is American Heart Month, a time when everybody is encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading ...

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of Americans, according to the American Heart Association ...