Researchers at UVA Health are taking a closer look at an often overlooked risk factor for heart disease: the fat surrounding your heart.

Heavier drinking raises the risk for many conditions including heart and liver disease. It’s a big year for booze, both for the people who drink it and the companies that make it: U.S. officials are ...

Today (Thurs., Jan. 23, 2025), former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter and high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt Vagner Rocha revealed on his Instagram that he has been hospitalized ...

The CDC reports heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. That’s why doctors say it’s important to catch it early.

In Mayfield, Mayfield school students are participating in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart challenge to learn about the heart, cardiovascular disease, good heart-healthy practices and to r ...

The sudden death of a young athlete left the entire community saddened and stunned last year, but could open some eyes to pay attention to youth heart health.

Much has changed since the 2013 document came out, with new information on pacing devices, techniques, and more.

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released a new dashboard showing the top causes of death in the state from 2005 to 2023.

Intramuscular fat, contained within muscle tissue, increases the risk of serious heart disease, regardless of other risk factors, a new study suggests.

Research shows that diets that contain ultra-processed foods (like potato chips, candy, fast food, hot dogs, etc.) may be associated with more of a risk of immune dysregulation-linked diseases, like ...

Inflammation can trigger heart attacks in people with coronary artery disease. It can also exacerbate heart failure symptoms and irregular or rapid heartbeats, leading to hospitalization, the hospital ...

Artificial sweeteners are everywhere, even in foods you may not consider sweet. Here are five expert tips on how to cut or reduce fake sugars from your diet.