When most people think of heart attacks, they picture high cholesterol, smoking, or high blood pressure. However, infections, particularly viral ones, can also impact the heart and, in some cases, ...

Urine for a rough ride with this infection. High blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, cigarette use, diabetes, obesity and physical inactivity are among the risk factors for heart attack and stroke.

Covid-19 infections have been strongly linked with cardiovascular conditions like heart disease and stroke, but new research shows that other viral infections such as influenza, HIV, hepatitis C and ...

A new analysis adds to the research about the link between viral infections and heart disease. By Nina Agrawal A number of viral infections, including flu, Covid-19 and shingles, are linked to an ...

Influenza vaccination could significantly reduce the risk of influenza-associated heart attack and stroke even among people who get infected after getting the vaccine, according to research just ...