While most people think that heart attacks occur suddenly, the fact of the matter is that most heart attacks occur after ...

We see in movies that people place their left hand on their chest during a heart attack, but do you know why this happens?

Detecting the first stages of heart failure could soon be as simple as placing a smartphone on a patient's chest. That's the conclusion of an ongoing study, which is aimed at developing an app for ...

Have you ever come back home from a hectic day at work to notice your feet or ankles swollen? Now, it might be the toll of a ...

Persistent foot and ankle swelling can be an early indicator of serious health issues like heart failure, liver disease, or ...

New research published in Nature has shown that after experiencing a heart attack, the heart sends signals to the brain to increase amounts of deep sleep and promote healing. The study used a mouse ...

Recognizing the body’s signals of a heart attack can mean the difference between life and death. Heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality globally, yet many people miss or misinterpret the ...

Unexplained fainting may signal heart problems, Dr. Richard Besser says Dec. 30, 2009— -- Showbiz star Marie Osmond famously fainted during an appearance on the ABC series "Dancing With the Stars ...

A new study suggests long-term melatonin use may be linked to heart failure, but experts say more research is needed before ...