The number of adults with heart defects appears to be on the rise, a new study found.

Eating more foods made from federally subsidized food products like corn, soybeans, wheat and rice may be tied to higher body mass index (BMI) and other health risks.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first absorbable stent for coronary artery disease (CAD).

Genetically inherited high cholesterol may up your risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study found.

Men may face a significantly higher risk of dying from a heart attack than women, a new study found.

Omega-3s may reduce your risk of fatal heart disease, a large study found.

Women who experience prehypertension during pregnancy may face an increased risk for developing metabolic syndrome post-delivery, according to a new study.

For those with ischemic heart disease, statins are recommended. But not all patients may benefit from statins, according to a new JAMA Internal Medicine study.

The diabetes medication liraglutide (brand name Victoza) may reduce patients' risk of cardiovascular complications, a new study found.

Shift-workers may face an increased risk of heart problems, a new study found.