For more than a century, cardiovascular disease has remained the leading cause of death in the U.S. Yet these last 100 years have also brought about incredible medical advances that have transformed ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers have uncovered a genetic link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Image credit: Maciej Frolow/Getty Images. There is a known association between Alzheimer’s disease ...

Semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist, has been shown to reduce the risk of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes. Whether semaglutide can reduce cardiovascular ...

Before a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease hit, there are almost always warning signs, according to a new study. Those warning signs are well-known cardiovascular disease risk ...

Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

Share on Pinterest From new medications to gaining better understanding of the link between cardiovascular, kidney disease, and metabolic syndrome, a number of advancements in heart disease prevention ...

Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Leading medical organizations on Friday ...

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in some women. Doctors may advise people with certain forms of heart disease against using hormone ...

A heart disease diet centers on fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains. It may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Heart disease is a broad term for various cardiovascular ...

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 ...