Heart Disease News, Features & Updates

Find out why many experts don’t recommend taking supplements as a way to improve or prevent coronary artery disease.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can lead to sleep problems. Learn more about the ways PAD may affect your sleep.

Too much stress, for too long, is bad for your whole body -- including your heart. Find out about types of stress management to help protect your heart’s health.

A hospital program lets people recovering from transplants hold their former heart in their hands while learning how to care for their new one.

A cardiologist weighs in on why someone who seems so healthy and fit could have a heart attack.

Is your pain normal, or is it a sign of something serious? Find out what your body might be telling you.

Can natural remedies help your heart stay healthier? Heart doctors and pharmacists cut through the hype and tell you which ones may work.

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? Heart and dental experts discuss the connection.

Are you a nature lover or outdoor athlete? Learn how you can stay safe and well in the heat.

Family history plays a big role in the health of your heart. What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease -- today?

11 possible symptoms of heart problems that you may not be aware of, such as dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

Use these 7 tips for a heart-smart diet that’s rich in all the right foods -- and still tastes great!

As you get older, atherosclerosis can narrow your arteries.

Find out what kind of exercise is best if you have heart disease.

If you've had a heart attack, exercise is probably something your doctor has recommended. Find out what kinds of exercise you should do, and how do to it safely.

Learn how to stick with big, heart-healthy diet changes.

Try these snack ideas that are heart-healthy and flavorful.

How to overcome your fears about heart disease and what your future holds.

Are you cutting back on sodium because you have high blood pressure, or for other health reasons? This article tells you how to cook delicious food without too much salt.

Knowing what's going on with your ticker can help you -- and your doctor -- make wise decisions about your health care.

WebMD talks to cardiologists about possible symptoms of heart attack in women.

A reader's personal cardiac comeback story.

Once considered a "fall risk," 26-year-old Shoshana Davis no longer faints, thanks to her pacemaker.

Our cardiac expert shares five easy ways to improve your heart health.

Can you actually undo some of the damage from heart disease? At least one doctor has a surprising answer.

When it comes to the heart’s health, there are some things you can’t control -- like getting older, or having a parent with heart disease. But there are many more things you can do to lower chances of sabotaging your ticker.

New research shows that African-Americans are at much higher risk for heart disease than other races -- and it starts earlier.

Think heart attacks only hit old men? You might be surprised to learn they can strike middle-aged women, too. Learn how to lower your risk.

Experts explain the pros and cons of coronary calcium scores, carotid artery ultrasound, and CT heart scans.

The warning signs of a female heart attack are different than men’s.

Add these 5 foods to your heart-healthy diet to help lower cholesterol and manage blood pressure.

Experts share information about the symptoms and risks of heart disease in women that even the most health-savvy people may not know.

Hardened arteries aren't just a heart problem.

High cholesterol is tough on arteries and your health. Here's how to fight back

WebMD community member Sam Morton lives each day to the fullest, despite living with chronic heart disease.

Could atherosclerosis be clogging your arteries? Find out what’s happening in this peek into your body's highway system.

Heart attacks and strokes caused by atherosclerosis are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths each year. But diseases caused by atherosclerosis also lead to chronic pain, kidney failure, blindness, and even impotence.

The top way for heart patients to heal faster? Just get moving.

Chest pains, pressure, or dizziness may be something serious. See the warning signs of heart attack, angina, and stroke.

Sex after a heart attack isn’t nearly as risky as many patients believe.

Experts explore the connection between anger and heart disease, and give tips for getting your anger under control.

Daily aspirin helps many, but age, gender, and heart disease risks play a part. Is it right for you?

Daily aspirin therapy to protect the heart is not for everyone. Find out whether or not aspirin is right for you.

Experts review the latest techniques that reveal whether you have heart disease.

Toni Braxton never imagined that the lyrics to her most famous song would come true -- or that a serious medical condition would put her name on another set of charts.

Heart disease risk can depend on your weight and where you wear it. Here’s what you can do.

If you've been diagnosed with stroke, heart attack, angina or PAD, you may be in shock. But the right medical care can prevent future problems.

Nothing is more important than taking good care of your heart. Try these five foods to give your heart some extra nutritional strength.

Millions of Americans experience heart attack symptoms each year. So why do some get better treatment than others?

Proper nutrition -- including a low fat, high fiber diet -- is considered so important to heart health that just about every set of guidelines touches on what you should eat, what you shouldn't eat, how you should eat it, and when you should eat it.