People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer episodes of AFib after ablation if they take the diabetes medication metformin in addition to standard care, according to a ...

During the holidays, lifestyle changes such as overeating, alcohol consumption, travel, and interrupted routines can elevate ...

Middle-aged folks who don't exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness levels had a 52% increased ...

The irregular heartbeats increase the risk of stroke, because they allow blood clots to form in the atrium. The heart faces ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – For decades, doctors and researchers have puzzled over a basic heart rhythm mystery: Why do women tend to have faster heartbeats while men are more likely to develop irregular rhythms ...

New research suggests that women with gynecologic conditions may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) raised these risks the most, but ...

Drinking caffeinated coffee is safe for people with atrial fibrillation and may help protect against recurrence of the disorder, a new study finds. More than 10 million Americans live with atrial ...

This news might break your heart — literally. A shocking new study found that the go-to treatment doctors have been using to manage heart attacks for the last 40 years may offer no real benefit for ...

A new study has found that women living with common autoimmune inflammatory diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or systemic sclerosis are at a significantly higher risk of dying from heart ...