Syphilis has been rising sharply in the United States, with especially high rates in Southern states. Now, a new study from Tulane University researchers suggests the long-term infection may carry ...

An antibiotic commonly prescribed for bronchitis and sinus infections may increase the risk of death from heart problems, but only for people with certain risk factors, a new study suggests. The study ...

Although you may not think of children when you imagine someone with heart problems, congenital heart defects are actually the most common birth defect in the U.S., occurring in about 1% of births.

Nearly half of adult women in the United States live with some form of heart disease, and it’s also the leading cause of death. And while men also have high rates of cardiovascular problems, the risk ...

What Is Rybelsus, and Why Does It Matter? Rybelsus (semaglutide) is a once-daily pill used to help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). It belongs to a group of medicines called GLP ...

Cardiovascular health appears to be suboptimal and in decline among older adults with high blood pressure, heart failure, or stroke compared with those without these conditions, according to new ...

When midlife women show up to the doctor with chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, sudden fatigue or a racing heart, the explanation they're given is often swift-and familiar. Stress. Anxiety ...

SALT LAKE CITY — During Heart Health Month, expectant mothers need to be aware that pregnancy can put significant stress on the cardiovascular system, with pregnancy-related deaths more than doubling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Taking melatonin for long periods of time could be a sign of underlying heart problems. Long-term use of the popular ...

Heart diseases are rising at an unprecedented rate, especially in young adults. But heart diseases don't spare young children either. To understand the cardiovascular dangers, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr ...