Sometimes the best way to get into a healthy habit is to read about it. These eight book recommendations are rooted in ...

Young adults may face higher risks of cardiovascular disease due to factors like obesity or inactivity. Here, three younger ...

A new study linked activities like gentle stretching, easy walking, and house chores with a lower risk of death from these ...

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the ...

Cardiovascular disease, sometimes abbreviated as CVD, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s a catchall term for heart problems and problems with your blood vessels. Heart disease and ...

Elizabeth Cooney became STAT’s cardiovascular reporter in April with one fundamental question in mind: Why do we have so much cardiovascular and metabolic disease, and how can we do better? Elizabeth ...

When you have overweight or obesity, the odds of having some form of heart disease are dramatic. One study has concluded that having overweight raises your coronary heart disease risk by as much as 26 ...

New ACC/AHA guidelines update management of adults with congenital heart defects but highlight the shortage of specialists trained to treat this growing population.