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

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

A new study suggests that belly fat may be a better predictor of heart disease risk than BMI alone, highlighting the importance of looking beyond weight when assessing cardiovascular health.

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.

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

Did you know that almost 27 percent of deaths in India during the monsoon season are linked to heart diseases or CVDs? Read on to know safety tips that you can follow to keep your cardiovascular ...

Two 2026 reviews say timing decides whether hormone therapy helps or harms the heart.

However, medication only works when it’s inside the person, and not sitting in the bottle unused, Freeman said. About half of adults in the US with high blood pressure don’t regularly take their ...

Having normal cholesterol does not make a person completely immune to a heart attack. High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, family history, obesity, inactivity, kidney disease and other factors can ...

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

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 ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A study published by the American College of Cardiology found that BMI alone can lead to a misclassification of a person’s cardiovascular disease risk. The study’s authors said ...