In 1970, ischemic heart disease—mostly heart attacks—accounted for 91% of heart-related deaths. Today, that number has fallen ...

Heart attack deaths in the U.S. have dropped 90% since 1970, but deaths from other heart conditions are rising, new studies ...

A Swedish multi-center study led by researchers at Lund University shows a link between low fiber consumption and the presence of unstable or high-risk plaque in coronary arteries—the type of plaque ...

Cardiovascular disease and kidney disease are two of the most urgent issues in global public health. In the United States alone, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that ...

Your feet might be telling you more about your heart than you realize. While seemingly unrelated, mounting evidence suggests that foot discomfort may serve as an early warning system for ...

Brushing your teeth and flossing has been found to reduce cardiovascular disease risk. MirageC/Getty Images 2025-04-18T06:12:02Z ...

03/25/2025 March 25, 2025. Climate change is affecting human health as well as the environment. An Australian study shows millions will be at greater risk of heart trouble as temperatures rise.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and accounted for 941,652 deaths in 2022, according to a report published by the American Heart Association.

Concerns About Kidney Disease. In 2022 — the most recent year for which final US data are available — the overall number of heart-related deaths was 941,652, which is an increase of more than ...

Rare cardiovascular diseases are uncommon conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, often with genetic or autoimmune origins. These diseases may have a prevalence of fewer than 1 in 2,000 ...

She has received more than $1.75 million to develop three innovative mRNA therapies, each of which targets a different stage of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular diseases are often caused by ...

Fatty liver disease, linked to obesity and diabetes, increases inflammation and risks for heart disease, including atherosclerosis and heart failure. Skip to main content Home ...