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It’s Not Your Heart—But It Is Heartburn

If you’ve ever had a burning feeling in your chest that wakes you up at night or a bitter taste in your mouth after lying down, you’ve probably experienced heartburn. Although it doesn’t involve the heart, that painful feeling in the chest area can make you think your heart is on fire.

Is It a Heart Attack? Or Something Else?

Not all chest pains are created equal. And they don’t always mean you’re having a heart attack.

I Have a Heart Condition. How Do I Exercise Safely?

If you’ve recently suffered a heart attack or other cardiac scare, it’s natural to be anxious about the idea of exercising. The last thing you want is to cause further damage to your body’s engine.

You Want To Operate on My Heart with a Robot?

Costochondritis: Chest Pain That Feels Like a Heart Attack

Although it is exceedingly rare for teens to have heart attacks, it is not uncommon for them to have chest pain. That can be really scary for you and your child. But when the cause of the sharp pain is costochondritis, you can rest easy knowing that your child does not have a dangerous condition.

CDC Reveals Top 5 Causes of Death in the U.S.

If you live in the U.S., you’re more likely to die of heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic lower respiratory diseases or an accident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Beat the Heat: How To Eat To Keep Cool

Some Pain Relievers May Have a Stronger Risk for Heart Attack & Stroke

More than 29 million Americans regularly take pain relief medicine, but now experts say that there is an even stronger link between these medications and an increased risk for heart attack or stroke.

You Need a Stress Test for Your Heart. What Should You Expect?

Did you used to run a couple of miles a day, but now you’re exhausted running to the end of your street? Do you have shortness of breath or chest tightness? It might be time for a heart stress test.

James Van Der Beek’s Colon Cancer Death: A Warning for Young Adults

Actor James Van Der Beek’s death following a battle with colon cancer offers a stark reminder about a rising threat to young adults. While incidence rates for many cancers have been on the decline for several decades, the opposite is true for colon cancer – particularly among adults under the age of 50.