Tangerines are not just deliciously sweet fruits, they are also good for you. New research shows that tangerines can help protect against obesity and other health problems.

Mammalian newborn hearts can heal themselves completely, according to new research from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Fast food -- which is tremendously high in fat and salt content -- remains a favorite food for a number of patients who have had a heart attack.

Stroke risk in men and women increases with higher levels of non-fasting triglycerides (a type of blood fat), according to new research.

Obesity has been shown to contribute to fatal coronary artery disease, regardless of other risk factors such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

Coronary bypass grafting (CABG) surgery may result in damage to heart muscle, causing increased risk of death, even in patients who appear to do well after the procedure.

Automatic referral to cardiac rehabilitation following a discussion between clinician and patient is linked to better use of this life-saving therapy.

High salt intake, regardless of a diagnosis of hypertension , has been shown to increase risk of ischemic (blood clot) stroke, according to a new study.

A new study shows that diet soda drinkers may not be be better off opting for the zero- or low-calorie drinks compared to their sugar-swilling counterparts.