Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for the past 100 years, according to the American Heart Association. Despite how common it is, there are many questions floating around ...

The symptoms of a heart attack in women are quite different. Let us tell you which symptoms you may ignore, which can later ...

Learn the signs of heart attack in women, how they differ from men’s, and why Black women face unique risks. Expert insight from cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan.

When a heart attack strikes, speedy treatment is key. But findings in the European Heart Journal reveal that women wait longer than to seek medical attention for heart attacks—and failure to recognize ...

Though chest pain is the symptom most commonly associated with cardiovascular issues, there are a range of atypical symptoms that may indicate something is wrong with the heart. High blood pressure, ...

We see in movies that people place their left hand on their chest during a heart attack, but do you know why this happens?

Someone who has any kind of severe pain a year after a heart attack may be more likely to die within the eight years afterward, according to a new study. Someone in the US has a heart attack about ...

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that people who experience extreme pain in the first year following a heart attack may have lower odds of long-term survival. FatCamera/Getty Images New ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

Chest pain may still be angina even when coronary angiogram testing shows the main heart arteries look clear. Using stress ...

Whether a patient experiences pain a year after a heart attack -- and not necessarily heart pain -- may predict a person's long-term survival. New research suggests it is linked with higher likelihood ...

Jessika Seward, then 22, felt a jolt of pain in her chest while working an overnight shift as a cardiac nurse in April 2023. At first, she brushed it off. But the pangs continued for a half hour and a ...