Kids with numerous dental problems and severe gingivitis were up to 45% more likely to have a heart attack, stroke, or coronary artery disease as adults than kids with less oral disease.

Melissa Claire Egan, known for her roles in daytime soap operas "The Young and the Restless" and "All My Children," revealed ...

Heart disease, specifically coronary disease, is a common health issue affecting around 18 million American adults. The coronary arteries play a vital role in supplying the heart muscle with essential ...

Radiation doses during coronary artery disease testing varied widely based on global region, with patients in lower-income ...

Radiation therapy remains one of the most important tools for treating cancer, but experts say patients receiving radiation near the chest should also be aware of potential long-term heart risks.

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most prevalent form of ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, but doctors say many people don't recognize the early ...

The coronary artery supplies blood to the heart. If calcium builds up in the coronary artery, it can lead to coronary artery disease and increase a person’s risk of a heart attack. Calcium is the most ...

Smaller amounts of plaque buildup can trigger cardiovascular problems for women. Researchers say new guidelines are needed.

Precise measurements of coronary artery plaque using cardiac CT may enhance risk prediction in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease, a study has found.

Researchers from the University of Minnesota Medical School examining the cause of cardiomyopathy discovered one out of every six patients with coronary artery disease had non-ischemic or dual ...

The coroner's office determined the cause and manner of death for one Angola inmate. Correctional officers were cleared by a grand jury.