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 ...

More than 99% of people who suffer a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure have at least one risk factor beforehand—yet many have no idea until it’s too late. That’s part of the reason why heart ...

Your body shape might better predict your risk of heart disease than your body mass index (BMI), according to a new study. If you want a simple way to check your heart health, measure your waist and ...

Scientists have uncovered why people with chronic kidney disease so often die from heart problems: damaged kidneys release tiny particles into the bloodstream that actively poison the heart. These ...

Artificial intelligence can use smartwatch data to detect heart disease, a new study says. AI fed heart sensor data from an Apple Watch accurately detected heart problems like weakened pumping ability ...

“I’ll worry about my heart health when I’m older.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. That may be too late, doctors warn. While the ...

If you’re concerned about cardiac health and can’t decide which is better, a low-fat or a low-carbohydrate diet, take heart. Healthy versions of either diet are linked to a lower risk of hardening of ...

A new biotech company forged through an Australian and Danish partnership will accelerate treatments for children and adults with heart disease. Harnessing cellular therapies, the company aims to ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that waist-to-height ratio was closely linked to heart disease risk than BMI or waist circumference. Ableimages/Getty Images A new study suggests your body shape ...