Heart Disease News & Features

Find out what kind of exercise is best if you have heart disease.

A cardiologist weighs in on why someone who seems so healthy and fit could have a heart attack.

Learn how to use exercise, meditation, and other stress busters to reduce your risk of heart problems.

Heart disease can be your big wake-up call about how you eat. Should you make huge changes in your diet? WebMD explains what to consider.

SCAD: The Heart Attack That's Striking Young Women

The death rate in the United States hit an all-time low in 2014, but heart disease and cancer were still the top two causes of death.

Daily aspirin therapy to protect the heart is not for everyone. Find out whether or not aspirin is right for you.

What Does Your Waistline Have to Do With Heart Disease? WebMD explains how to lower your risks.

As you get older, atherosclerosis can narrow your arteries. WebMD explains.

Chest pains, pressure, or dizziness may be something serious. See the warning signs of heart attack, angina, and stroke. WebMD has the details.

It’s cheap, available almost everywhere, and, according to some, a miracle drug. But should you pop an aspirin every day to stay healthy? WebMD has the details.

Are you a nature lover or outdoor athlete? WebMD shows you how you can stay safe and well in the heat.

Is your pain normal, or is it a sign of something serious? WebMD explores some common pains and what they might be telling you.

You've been treated for heart disease, and now you've got a new lease on life. But does that mean it's safe to have sex? WebMD tells you how to know when you're ready.

Does a healthy mouth equal a healthy heart? WebMD talks to heart and dental experts who debate whether there's a connection.

Can natural remedies help your heart stay healthier? WebMD talks to heart doctors and pharmacists who cut through the hype to tell you which ones may work.

Think heart attacks only hit old men? You might be surprised to learn they can strike middle-aged women, too. WebMD shows you how to lower your risk.

WebMD article on 11 possible symptoms of heart problems that you may not be aware of, such as dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.

WebMD explains myths and facts about heart rates, including what an erratic heart rate means and the link between your pulse and stress.

WebMD shares 7 tips for a heart-smart diet that’s rich in all the right foods -- and still tastes great!

Family history plays a big role in the health of your heart. What can you do to lower your risk of heart disease -- today? WebMD explains.

WebMD talks to cardiologists about possible symptoms of heart attack in women. Chest pain is one we all know, but what about nausea or fatigue?

You can dramatically lower or nearly wipe out your chances of a heart attack and heart disease by following healthy lifestyle habits.

Saturated fat in red meat has long been linked to heart disease. But new research suggests it might not be the only culprit.

WebMD talks to cardiologists about whether it's possible to reverse coronary artery disease.