Arteries become clogged. Blood flow is restricted and oxygen is cut off. The result is a heart attack, the world's leading ...

An annual report from the American Heart Association shows deaths from heart disease and stroke are down, encouraging news after the rate went up in the early years of the pandemic.

A new study raises questions about how financial stress fits into cardiovascular health. Dr. Leana Wen explains what people ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Why aren’t we doing better in the battle ...

A new report points to a decline in heart disease and stroke deaths, but cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of ...

According to the State of Cardiovascular Health in the European Union (EU) report, published on Dec 15, 2025, by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), cardiovascular ...

MASLD is a significant risk factor for major cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality, with a rising global prevalence affecting 30% of adults. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of ...

Your circulatory system works all day, every day, to pump oxygen throughout your body. There are cardiovascular conditions that can impact this system. Your circulatory system, also known as your ...

For decades, heart disease has been the leading cause of death for both men and women; yet women face a higher risk of death ...

After a century of progress that cut deaths from cardiovascular disease in half, momentum has stalled. Heart disease and stroke remain the leading causes of death worldwide, mortality rates are ...