Coronary artery disease, a condition where plaque buildup narrows the arteries that supply blood to the heart, is the most common type of heart disease. Heart attacks, stroke, heart valve problems, ...

People with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis have a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular disease, certain types of blood cancer, and premature death. This is shown by a large U.S.

Most people only find out their blood type when donating blood or when a medical emergency calls for it. Recent research suggests this biological marker may influence heart health. Multiple ...

Very high levels are even more dangerous than better-known risks for heart-attack and stroke. “In individuals who don’t have heart disease, it seems it is equivalent to having two other modifiable ...

Coronary artery disease (CAD) includes two primary forms: obstructive CAD (OCAD), caused by plaque buildup in the arteries, and nonobstructive CAD (NOCAD), often due to artery function issues like ...

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

A new study shows that people who develop type 1 diabetes in adulthood have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, and that those diagnosed later in life do not have a better prognosis ...

A clinical trial of more than 3,600 patients evaluated for chest pain showed that fatty liver disease was linked to nearly ...

Share on Pinterest Chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes are linked to a heightened cardiovascular disease risk. PER Images/Stocksy A new study suggests that people with chronic kidney disease, ...

The menopause affects all women differently – and each person’s experience is unique. While some women view menopause as a new lease of life, others can experience a host of new symptoms and changes ...

Primary care practitioners serve a critical role in optimizing clinical outcomes for adults with type 2 diabetes.