Influenza infection is estimated to cause one billion annual infections globally. While most infections result in symptoms that are mild and self-resolving, some infections may trigger consequences in ...

Worrying about money and food may age the heart even faster than traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Heart ...

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

Stress takes a toll on the mind and the heart. It can impact heart function at a molecular level, triggering increased inflammation and “leading to the release of harmful molecules that contribute to ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Hearts need oxygen. Heart attacks are the most ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) doesn’t just affect your kidneys. It changes how your heart and blood vessels function, too. Over time, CKD can significantly raise your risk of heart problems. “The ...

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump ...