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Understand the key differences between these two treatment options for coronary artery disease (CAD).

You've heard your oral health impacts your heart. Here's what the American Heart Association says now.

Here are some surprising connections between how you rest and your cardiovascular health.

Up to 12 million people in the U.S. are currently living with this condition. Here are the risk factors and treatments options.

Here's what counts as a sedentary lifestyle plus the easiest ways to avoid leading one.

How has this procedure improved over the years and what's in store for the future?

Chocolate lovers cling to claims that this sweet treat helps the heart. What's the real truth?

Don't dine out at a restaurant that hurts your bank account and your waistline. Eat in with these recipes that are light on your diet and on your wallet.

Thanks to TV ads erectile dysfunction is no longer under the covers. Still, misconceptions remain. Learn what causes impotence and ways to reduce your risk.

Men can prevent health risks by paying attention to changes in their body and seeing their doctor when something isn't right.

High cholesterol puts you at a higher risk for serious health conditions, including heart attack and stroke. Here's a look at cholesterol by the numbers.

As obesity rates climb, health problems such as diabetes are becoming more common. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established new restrictions on the use of Avandia, a widely used diabetes treatment.

Even if you exercise, eat right, and never smoke, you could still be at risk.

With an optimal blood pressure reading, you may believe that you are healthy despite your weight, but it's not so clear-cut.

The next time you head to the market, be sure to place these cardiovascular winners in your cart.

Exercise, hosiery, hot pepper. There are plenty of ways to get the blood flowing in your legs. Read on for a list of five.

While heart disease remains the leading cause of death among both genders, there are additional dangers for women.

A university study suggests that the right proteins could help lower blood pressure in patients with diabetes.

Recent statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) give women at birth an average life expectancy of 80.4 years compared with 75.4 years for men. So why is there such a gap?

Here's how to pick the right scale to support your goal of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.

While some heart murmurs are minor, others may signify a serious health issue. Here are the facts.

Broken Heart Syndrome can be harmful to your mind and body, and it can be treated.

Family history significantly increases your chance of developing heart disease. Reduce your risk with these steps.

Chocolate and tea both offer cardiovascular perks. But can combining the two provide twice the benefit?

Heartburn symptoms are common and often not dangerous, but similar symptoms could signal other, more serious health conditions.

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.

When it comes to your cardiovascular health, the essentials are clear.

These simple tests can help detect common health conditions before they escalate.

It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.