Blood type’s influence extends far beyond compatibility for blood donations, affecting the body through multiple biological ...

Saying no to sugary soda could extend your healthy years. Experts explain how ditching soft drinks can reduce disease risk.

When Freer felt like she was going to pass out at work dealing with irregular heartbeats, she knew she needed to go see a ...

Even a few nights with insufficient sleep promote molecular mechanisms linked to a greater risk of heart problems. This has been shown in a new study in which the researchers investigated how sleep ...

Star Jones, longtime women’s Heart Health Advocate – discusses her journey as a survivor of heart disease and the launch of Medtronic’s Letter to My Mother Campaign, ...

A new study suggests that certain conditions may prematurely age the heart. High blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and atrial fibrillation appeared to significantly age the heart muscle. The ...

A new study suggests the shingles vaccine may reduce the risk of heart disease for up to eight years post-vaccination. A ...

The highly common herpes strain, also called varicella-zoster virus (VZV), can cause chickenpox in childhood and later ...

Have you heard that marriage can positively impact heart health by reducing stress and encouraging healthier habits?

BIDMC has found that reducing sodium or following a heart healthy diet lowers the 10-year risk of heart disease in adults with high blood pressure. Read more.

A growing body of research suggests that plastics (such as the takeout container kind) and chemicals used to create them, called phthalates, increase heart disease risk by causing inflammation and ...