Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to ...

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To maintain a healthy heart, researchers say people should focus on diet and exercise, limit alcohol, manage stress, get ...

Stroke is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, but new insight sheds light on possible prevention.

February is National Heart Month, a time to talk about heart health, and what could be making you healthy or unhealthy.

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Certain hormonal contraceptives are associated with a higher stroke and heart attack risk, finds a large study from Denmark ...