More young and middle-aged Americans are dying of severe heart attacks, and women are at particular risk.

Heart valve disease can start quietly, with symptoms you might just chalk up to getting older. However, health experts say catching it early can make a big difference.

Melissa Claire Egan is speaking out about a serious health scare. The longtime Young and the Restless actor revealed she has been diagnosed with coronary heart disease at 44. She said she chose to go

In a massive international study, researchers identify four precise warning signs of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure, and understanding these measurable risk factors could help people understand their vulnerabilities long before a health event.

Gigi Campos, 35, had a heart attack in February 2023. Though she had risk factors, doctors had always told her that she was young and healthy. As she recovered, Campos joined WomenHeart, a national patient-centered organization focused on women with heart ...

A heart PET scan is a noninvasive imaging test that uses a small amount of radiation. It helps doctors understand how the heart functions and whether it is healthy. Cardiac or heart PET scans create images of the heart using a specialized machine and an ...

The American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Walk will take place this weekend in downtown Charleston. Local businesses and American Heart Association volunteers, along with

An active 62-year-old Rockford man’s life took a turn when he received the news he needed heart surgery. But, what he didn’t know was his procedure was going to be a first for the Rockford area.