Men diagnosed with anxiety in their late teens or early 20s are more than twice as likely to have heart disease or a heart attack later in life than their more laid-back peers, according to a new Swedish study.
If you take heart medication, you may want to avoid some of the most popular over-the-counter herbal supplements on the market, including ginseng, saw palmetto, and echinacea. These herbal remedies -- and many others -- can cause potentially serious problems in people taking heart medications, a new report warns.
If you've just had your first heart attack, doctors may one day be able to reverse the damage done with stem cell therapy.
Doctors have known for years that a woman's risk of developing heart disease rises after menopause, but they weren't exactly sure why. It wasn't clear whether the increased risk is due to the hormonal changes associated with menopause, to aging itself, or to some combination of the two.
When you get angry, the stress isn't restricted to your head. New research shows that anger actually triggers electrical changes in the heart, which can predict future arrhythmias in some patients.
The ban on smoking in public places, such as bars and restaurants, has been one of the greatest public health debates of the early 21st century. Now, two large studies suggest that communities that pass laws to curb secondhand smoke get a big payoff -- a drop in heart attacks.
Nearly half of the guidelines issued to cardiologists by the country's leading heart organizations are based on low levels of evidence, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Want to avoid a heart attack or stroke? In addition to well-known risk factors like diet and exercise, you may want to keep an eye on your vitamin D levels too.
CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on new recommendations that say kids should double the amount of vitamin D they get.
Most patients see a cardiologist for the first time after a referral from an internist or general practitioner.
Everyone knows a good diet is important for long-term well-being. But a new study shows that it's also crucial for good health today
Dr. Sanjay Gupta talks about saving money on prescription drugs with Open House host Gerri Willis.
New research shows the adage "what doesn't kill us makes us stronger" doesn't apply in treating breast cancer.
CNN's Judy Fortin discusses the relationship between breast cancer and heart disease in women.
Living on Bondi Beach last summer I used to walk past a strange group who gathered by the skateboard ramps each Saturday morning. They were in a semi circle -- bent double trying to quake with a weird, fake sounding laughter.
An extremely potent experimental cholesterol drug being developed by Eli Lilly and Co. failed to show an advantage over an existing treatment sold by Abbott Laboratories Inc. in a clinical trial that could determine the fate of the medicine.
With the obesity epidemic on the rise, U.S. teenagers are encouraged to participate in sports, but a recent study reported in the American College of Cardiology says that for some teens, playing sports without proper medical screening can be deadly.
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