Loneliness could potentially trigger a heart attack or stroke in older women, warns the American Heart Association.

Scientists discovered a "genetic switch" in fish that facilitates the division and multiplication of cells following heart attacks.

The new cholesterol test measures the anti-inflammatory capacity of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), rather than the total amount in the blood.

Researchers find that genetic traits which create larger HDL cholesterol particles negatively impact the chances of having a heart attack.

Characterized by swollen, painful, and bleeding gums, periodontitis is a common but quite avoidable affliction.

The findings reveal caffeinated coffee reduces the risk of heart failure by up to 12 percent per cup, but decaf can have the opposite effect.