New medical technology at Cranberry Township’s UPMC Passavant is offering an expedited way to detect heart-related ailments.

The burden of cardiovascular diseases among smokers is profoundly evident. Cigarette smoking, a leading preventable cause of morbidity and mortality, exerts a particularly pernicious impact on the ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Heart ...

In today's issue, the McCook Gazette is paying homage to American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease and promoting cardiovascular health. As the leading cause of ...

Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up, restricting blood flow, and requires immediate treatment with ...

In addition to substantial lifestyle changes, there may be additional help in reversing atherosclerosis, including statin ...

Signs of heart disease in women often go unnoticed because research historically focused more on heart disease in men.

Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” is released in the brain through physical contact such as hugging, kissing, sex, and ...

like having a certain heart birth defect or a health condition that damages the heart's electrical system, such as coronary artery disease or pericarditis (inflammation of the heart lining).

As the number of Americans needing heart care grows, how are Rochester’s hospitals improving outcomes for patients?

With a family history of serious illnesses and his own health complications, it's easy for him to relate to his patients.