A reduction in risk factors like high blood pressure can delay cardiovascular events by 2.4 years for women and 1.2 years for ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although effective preventive treatments ...

2025 — Many youth have heart disease risk factors by their late teens, and preventing or addressing these risks early may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future ...

A research team funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) uncovered higher rates of heart disease and worse heart health affecting adults living in rural communities compared to urban areas ...

It’s long been known that certain lifestyle and health factors increase the risk of heart disease — but a new study highlights that they could affect women more than men. Eight specific habits ...

Adults younger than 50 years of age had more than double the risk of having a stroke from migraine or other nontraditional stroke risk factors rather than traditional risks such as high blood pressure ...

High Lipoprotein (a) is a genetic condition that increases the risk of early heart attacks and strokes. It is one of the most common genetic risk factors for cardiovascular disease, yet it remains ...

By the time they're 18, many teenagers will have heart disease risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or Type 2 diabetes. Some will already have heart problems.