1 in every 3 deaths is linked to heart-related diseases Lifestyle-related risk factors account for 80% of years lost to death or disability THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease ...

You may have heart problems and not know it. Coronary heart disease — plaque buildup that narrows the arteries supplying blood to the heart — can cause chest pain and shortness of breath. However, it ...

Share on Pinterest Bacterial infections may sometimes trigger heart attacks, a new study says. Image credit: Viaframe/Getty Images In 2022, about 19.8 million people globally died from heart disease, ...

The best way to set yourself up for longevity is to curate a healthy lifestyle. While staying active, nourishing your mental health, and cultivating a robust social life all come into play, filling ...

The leading causes of death in the United States in 2024 were heart disease, cancer and unintentional injury, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a September report. Meanwhile, ...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia that happens when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) are out of sync with the lower chambers and beating ...

Edema and fluid overload remain the leading causes of hospitalization and readmission for patients with CHF, cirrhosis, and chronic kidney disease. An estimated 6.7 million Americans live with heart ...

Your heart is with you for every moment of your life—but the way you care for it shouldn’t look the same at 25 as it does at 65. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and ...

The “kissing bug” disease is spreading—and don’t be fooled by the charming name. Also known as Chagas disease, it is a tropical illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread by insects ...

Though some researchers believe it should be labeled endemic in the United States, most Americans don’t need to worry about getting sick. By Simar Bajaj Perhaps you’ve seen the “kissing bug” disease ...