"AFib" may sound like a little white lie, but it’s actually a serious medical condition. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of heartbeat rhythm problem.

Heart rhythm disorders affect more than 2 million Americans. The most common of these disorders is atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and it may affect women differently than men.

You know you need to get off the couch and get moving, but you may not be sure if you should gear up or talk to your doctor first.

Certain lifestyle and genetic factors can greatly increase the risk for stroke. The good news is that routine screening may be able to help.

When it comes to a health problem as serious as stroke, it's good — and potentially lifesaving — to stay informed.

Valentine’s Day — a day of chocolates, romantic dinners and loving hearts. Why can't it also be a day to focus on heart health?

Lung cancer and emphysema are usually at the top of the list of smoking risks, but there are many more ways smoking can harm the body.

While stroke can happen to anyone, certain risk factors put some people in more peril than others. For those at high risk, new screening methods can help spot problems before stroke occurs.

When scientists discover a new type of drug that "promises" to become a "wonder" drug for all sorts of maladies, caution is a better route than joy and hope.

Awareness has increased for coronary heart disease. Individuals more easily recognize the symptoms and know the importance of managing factors such as high cholesterol and hypertension.