CHICAGO (WLS) -- Heart attack deaths are more likely during the holidays than any other time of year. The American Heart Association says the week between Christmas and New Year's, is especially ...

A US cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. Jeremy London, narrowly avoided a heart attack after ignoring his own symptoms. He now urges ...

Freezing air, constricted blood vessels, and the sudden strain of lifting heavy, wet snow can seriously increase your heart attack risk in a short amount of time.

Cold temperatures put significant stress on the heart, particularly for people above 50. Dr. Saket Goyal, Chief ...

Every August, primary care doctors stock their clinics with influenza vaccines and start reminding patients to get their annual shot. We usually tell patients, “The flu vaccine can reduce your risk of ...

What causes heart attacks? For decades, cardiologists have blamed high cholesterol. That’s why about 50 million Americans are taking statin-type medications to lower their cholesterol. Even though ...

New research examines the potential relationship between bacterial infection and heart attacks. Plaque from heart disease patients and autopsies of people who died form heart attacks were examined for ...

Dr. Robert Califf answers the question: 'Avoid Shift Work After A Heart Attack?' — -- Question: Should I avoid shift work after a heart attack? Answer: Some people with heart disease, or their ...