For dogs with heart disease, a fraction of a centimeter can make a life-changing difference. Veterinarians often rely on chest radiographs to monitor subtle changes in heart size that help determine ...

That quiet link between heart disease and cancer deaths just got far more personal, as one group keeps landing in the worst possible place.

Share on Pinterest Research shows that a person’s belly fat may be a better predictor of heart disease risk than BMI. ozgurcankaya/E+/Getty A new study reports that the amount of belly fat a person is ...

The image that comes to mind when a person has a heart attack is that of a person who is either overweight, physically ...

ABC News' Dr. Tara Narula breaks down a new study suggesting abdominal fat may be a better predictor of heart disease risk than body mass index, or BMI, alone.

H1N1 cases are rising in parts of India, putting people with heart disease, diabetes and chronic lung conditions at greater risk of complications ...

Rising H1N1 cases in India pose greater risks for people with heart disease, diabetes and lung conditions, increasing chances of severe complications.

Many of us are often faced with the dilemma of taking the stairs or the lift when in a building. While this may seem like a small decision to make, researchers have found that it could have an impact ...

A new pilot program between the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Innovation Center, CPESN Community Health and Bristol Myers Squibb highlights the key role of rural pharmacies in iden ...

A new study suggests belly fat may be a better predictor of heart disease than body mass index, or BMI. Researchers at Johns ...

A 31-year-old man from Puducherry successfully undergoes heart transplant after battling severe heart failure and cardiac arrest.

A “normal” cholesterol report can feel reassuring. But it does not mean the heart is completely protected. A heart attack happens when blood flow to part of the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, and ...