Stress doesn’t just affect your mental health. High stress can increase your risk of having a heart attack, as can a sudden surge of excitement or fear. Whether it is short-term or chronic, stress can ...

Find out what the quiet process is that leads to a heart attack. Cardiologist shares what happens inside the arteries ...

For people who have survived a heart attack, the notion of one shot in the arm to help the heart heal, for weeks after, may seem far-fetched. But thanks to a team of researchers, including a Texas A&M ...

Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn’t registering with me,” said the ...

Pain in the left arm does not always mean a heart attack. While it's a common sign of heart problems, it can also result from issues like muscle strain, pinched nerves, or injury. It's important to ...

The holidays are the perfect time to catch up with family and friends, but this time of year also comes with a hidden dark side: It’s when heart attack deaths spike, known as “heart attack season.” ...

Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn’t registering with me,” said the ...