MOST of us know there’s ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol and this fatty substance in the blood can be ‘high’ or ‘low’. But ...

Very high levels are even more dangerous than better-known risks for heart-attack and stroke. “In individuals who don’t have ...

The choice had glaring implications, apparently tied to a powerful effect: reduced inflammation.

"It’s not really a club that I’m glad to be a part of," says Sarah Blanchard-Eng of having a stroke in her 20s. She and ...

Researchers analyzing over 20,000 patients found that very high levels of the inherited cholesterol particle Lp(a) dramatically raise the risk of stroke, cardiovascular death, and major heart ...

People who haven't gotten COVID-19 or flu shots this fall might be motivated by new research that shows viral infections increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. People are three times more ...

Cardiac emergencies are more likely in the weeks after a bout of COVID or flu, while long-lasting viral illnesses like shingles threaten heart health for years. New research concluded that COVID and ...

Previous research shows there are a number of modifiable lifestyle factors that can help a person lower their risk for heart disease. A new study reports that more than 99% of people who experienced a ...

Research found that vaccinated individuals were 46 per cent less likely to suffer major cardiac events. Doctors explain what ...

When someone experiences cardiac arrest, a heart attack or a stroke, reliable communication between dispatch, EMS crews and ...