A new study indicated that excess fat stored around the waist or visceral fat was more strongly associated with heart failure risk than body mass index (BMI).

Excess belly weight or visceral fat may be a stronger predictor of heart failure than BMI, and inflammation plays a major ...

One in 3 adults reports not getting the approximately seven hours of recommended sleep per night. That may be sustainable for ...

Research Highlights Fat stored around the waist, often called belly fat or visceral fat, showed a much stronger link to heart ...

Some cheeses may be harming your heart more than you think. High in sodium and saturated fat, popular choices like cheddar, blue cheese, and processed slices can raise heart failure risk. Learn which ...

Researchers at the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research and Training Institute, University of Utah, and the University of Utah School of Medicine, have demonstrated that a gene therapy can ...

A new study links a common bedside habit to a higher risk of heart and health issues.

After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart failure as a ...

"If you’re going to take one “heart-focused” supplement, this is often my top pick," Dr. Tiffany DiPietro, quadruple ...

The SGLT2 inhibitor medicines have changed how heart failure is managed. Originally sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors were used to lower blood sugar levels in people who have type 2 ...