Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. But there are ways you can lower your risk.

Stroke risk increases with age, but strokes can happen at any age. The most important thing to do is recognize the symptoms ...

Although scientists estimate that more than 230 million people worldwide suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease, it is often ...

Stroke is the third leading cause of death around the world ... Smoking is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease ...

Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according ...

A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible explanation for this ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has been linked to an increase in heart disease and blood clots in a study ...

A new study found an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with irregular sleep patterns, even when they got the ...

Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the ...