There is increasing evidence that gum disease is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events, including heart ...

Patients with depression are at higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a new study suggests that stress may help explain ...

Respiratory syncytial virus infection in adults aged 45 years or older is significantly associated with a higher 1-year risk ...

People who brought their blood glucose down to a normal level had a lower risk of death from heart disease or hospitalization ...

The TO_AITION project, completed this month (December 2025), has been investigating the biological causes of inflammation ...

Elizabeth Cooney became STAT’s cardiovascular reporter in April with one fundamental question in mind: Why do we have so much cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and how can we do better? Elizabeth ...

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association, along with several other leading medical ...

New ACC/AHA guidelines provide updated management strategies for the growing population of adults living with congenital heart disease.

Valvular heart disease, also called heart valve disease, occurs when you have a diseased or damaged heart valve. When your heart pumps blood, your valves open and close to keep blood flowing in the ...

Cardiovascular disease, sometimes abbreviated as CVD, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s a catchall term for heart problems and problems with your blood vessels. Heart disease and ...

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 ...

A heart disease diet centers on fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. It may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is a broad term for various cardiovascular ...