Even light-to-moderate drinking increases blood pressure and the chances of having a stroke, according to a large genetic study in The Lancet, countering previous claims that one or two drinks a day could be protective.
Researchers have produced unprecedented images of a baby's heart while it is still inside the womb.
A new type of drug - called bempedoic acid - could offer another weapon in the fight against bad cholesterol.
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas is a practicing cardiologist in Minneapolis and the creator of Step One Foods. This piece represents her views and not necessarily those of CNN.
The Mexican tetra fish that lives in the rivers of Northern Mexico can heal its heart, while its cave-dwelling relative cannot
Higher calcium levels in the bloodstream determine a person's increased risk of developing coronary artery disease and heart attack, a new study suggests.
Researchers aim to identify vulnerable patients before damage becomes irreversible
Consuming energy drinks may be particularly risky for people with a certain genetic heart condition, a new study from Australia suggests.
A fresh study suggests there may be a link between taking high doses of common anti-inflammatory painkillers - such as ibuprofen - and heart attacks.
People with a non-O blood group have a slightly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, research suggests.
