People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new ...

American Heart Association News Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association. Cardiovascular diseases, ...

Heart disease remains the top killer of Americans as risk factors continue to grow. Get the latest statistics from the ...

Research now suggests that how fat is distributed in the body, even in those of a healthy weight, could also affect heart disease risk. The study found that intramuscular fat, or fat contained ...

Blood pressure numbers indicate the pressure measured when your heart beats (systolic), and in between the beats (diastolic).

Body-weight cycling (also known as yo-yo dieting) has been shown to significantly increase the risk of kidney disease in people with type 1 diabetes, regardless of body mass index (BMI) and other ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S.

Regular screenings for all patients should begin at age 20 and proceed in intervals. However, if you're at high risk for ...

The allure of crispy, golden-brown fried foods continues to influence dietary choices worldwide, despite mounting evidence ...

Heart disease and stroke claim more lives in the United States than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to a new American Heart Association report.

When it comes to body types, it’s not just how much weight you carry — it’s where you store it. Research shows that people with apple-shaped bodies — those with a wider midsection and less defined ...