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Lung Cancer October 26, 2015

Air pollution linked to 7 million deaths worldwide

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that air pollution caused the deaths of 7 million people in 2012, according to BBC News.

Stroke October 26, 2015

Review examines risks, responses to in-flight medical emergencies

An airplane in flight is one of the worst places to have a medical emergency, even if there's a doctor on board.

Angina October 26, 2015

Smoke from wildfires may trigger heart issues

Air pollution from wildfires may trigger heart attacks, cardiac arrest or other heart disease symptoms, Australian researchers say.

Cholesterol October 25, 2015

More evidence that coffee is safe for your heart

Coffee lovers, rejoice. 

Rare Diseases October 24, 2015

Scientists seeking cause of mysterious heart attack plaguing young women

In August 2014, Danville, Ohio, resident Mandy Holt went to an auction for a coworker, who was selling her household items.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

Study finds potential problem in more heart valve implants

Doctors have discovered a potential problem involving implanted heart valves that hundreds of thousands of people have received — they don't always open and close properly, possibly because a blood clot has formed that could raise the risk of stroke.

Cholesterol October 24, 2015

Waiting to call ambulance delays heart attack treatment

Half of heart attack patients fail to immediately call an ambulance for help, delaying diagnosis and potentially worsening their survival odds, a Swedish study suggests.

Stroke October 24, 2015

Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk

People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for atrial fibrillation, a new study hints.

Angina November 20, 2014

Angina May Point to Underlying Heart Problems

Angina affects nearly 7 million people in the United States, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Angina is a condition characterized by chest pain and pressure, and it affects men and women equally. Here is a guide to understanding angina: