Heart Disease & Strokes News

A new review investigates sex differences in cardiometabolic disorders. The authors conclude that women are more at risk of receiving the wrong treatment.

The findings of a new study suggest that training for and running a marathon for the first time can 'turn back time' on a person's vascular age.

A new study suggests young adults who smoke both conventional and e-cigarettes are nearly twice as likely to have a stroke as traditional smokers.

Cardiomyopathy is a disease that involves a weakened heart muscle. The condition makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. Read more here.

Vasovagal syncope is fainting that occurs in response to a sudden drop in blood pressure or heart rate. Learn about its causes, symptoms, and treatment here.

New research in pigs showcases a treatment that may help people recover after a heart attack. The therapy may succeed where previous methods have failed.

Vasodilation refers to a widening of the body’s blood vessels. In this article, learn about what causes vasodilation and how it can affect a person’s health.

A new study investigates cholesterol levels across decades. It concludes that high levels in young adulthood can impact heart disease risk later in life.

Arm numbness has many possible causes, from sleeping on the arm and cutting off the circulation to serious issues, such as a stroke. Learn more about these and other causes here.

Left-sided chest pain can be concerning. Learn how to tell the difference between a heart attack and other potential causes and symptoms.