Young adults may suffer strokes when using cocaine, meth, and even cannabis, and the onset may be shortly after drug use and is directly linked to these drugs.

Millions more adults should consider starting cholesterol-lowering medications earlier to reduce their risk of heart attack ...

The American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology are updating guidelines for how to manage lipids and cholesterol. New cholesterol guideline ...

Eleven medical organizations advised changes to preventive cardiac care that it says could markedly reduce heart attacks and ...

The AHA urges doctors to begin screening and treating patients who are still in their 30s, well before the risks of a heart attack and stroke are higher.

Individuals with a higher risk of heart disease should ideally start testing for low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol at age 10. Also, everyone should strive for an LDL level below 100. This is ...

Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.—but according to the American Heart Association, it’s largely preventable. A stroke occurs when blood flow is restricted to part of the brain due ...

New guidelines recommend considering cholesterol-lowering statins in the 30s, screening all adults for hidden risk factors ...

New ACC/AHA guidelines urge earlier cholesterol screening and treatment, focusing on lifetime heart risks.

Sports cardiology has emerged as a distinct subspecialty at the intersection of preventive cardiology and athlete care. While ...

Despite having the potential to cause irreversible damage, high cholesterol can sneak up undetected. Here's what to know.