Certain bacteria typically found in the mouth and throat may be a trigger for heart attacks, recent research suggests.

Heart disease, traditionally an older adult concern, is increasingly affecting teenagers due to poor lifestyle choices, ...

A viral post suggests bacterial infections, particularly biofilms, may trigger heart attacks by causing inflammation and ...

The symptoms of heart attack are very similar to another, far less dangerous culprit - acid reflux. Dr Kunal Sood is breaking down how to know the difference.

What causes heart attacks? For decades cardiologists have blamed high cholesterol. That’s why about 50 million Americans are taking statin-type medications to lower their cholesterol.

Heart attacks often come with warning signs like chest pain, breathing difficulties, and unexplained fatigue, that are commonly overlooked, says a doctor.

The study indicates that a viral infection or another outside factor can awaken the dormant biofilm. Once activated, the bacteria begin to multiply, sparking inflammation. This immune reaction has the ...

What causes heart attacks? For decades, cardiologists have blamed high cholesterol. That’s why about 50 million Americans are taking statin-type medications to lower their cholesterol. Even though ...

As World Heart Day approaches on Sept. 29, doctors in El Paso are urging people to recognize the signs of a heart attack and act fast. Sergio Peña, 54, director of Respiratory Care Services at Del Sol ...

Beta-blockers are still crucial for some, but new research calls into question the benefit for a large proportion of patients ...

Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious ...

A groundbreaking study challenges the traditional view of heart attacks, hinting at a surprising hidden trigger inside arterial plaques, one that could reshape how we understand, diagnose, and prevent ...