Shoveling can pose serious health risks, particularly for older adults and those with preexisting conditions. Here's when to ...

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

A low dose of colchicine — a commonly used gout drug — helped reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with ...

New research unveiled at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions highlights emerging strategies to prevent heart ...

According to a report from the American Heart Association, research has shown that more people die of heart problems on Dec.

Statins have transformed heart health, saving millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But for many patients, these drugs come with a troubling ...

“When we look at heart attacks and trace them backwards, most occur in patients in the low or intermediate risk groups,” said ...

Nearly half of people who go on to have a heart attack are classified as low-risk by current calculators, revealing a ...

Stroke and heart attack are life-threatening conditions that require emergency medical attention, but they differ in the affected organ and symptoms.

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