Researchers have known for a while that chronic inflammation may play a part in coronary artery disease, but haven’t known where the inflammation may be coming from — until now.

An evening libation could be a whole lot more than just an opportunity to relax.

After surviving a heart attack, the last thing most patients want is to be readmitted to the hospital. One condition may make it more likely for them to do so.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US women, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. With that in mind, the American Heart Association (AHA) annually publishes a special report focused solely on heart disease in women.

It was previously unknown whether macrolide antibiotics increased the risks of heart arrhythmia, a serious heart rhythm disturbance that can lead to death. New research is now bringing more clarity to this issue.

Ask any mother — pregnancy isn’t all glowing skin and food cravings. It also includes its fair share of uncomfortable side effects and temporary health problems. And one of those health problems could indicate a larger issue.

For overweight patients, attempting to shed those extra pounds can be daunting. But even dropping a few can have profound health benefits, new evidence suggests.

Masked hypertension might sound like an odd sort of Halloween costume, but it's actually pretty serious stuff.

Sometimes a medication used to treat one condition can also help with another. That might be the case with pioglitazone (brand name Actos).

When you're having a stroke, quick response is key. And that counts for blood clot removal, too.