And why you shouldn’t hesitate to call your doc if you’re not sure.

"Triglycerides can actually be one of the most lifestyle-responsive numbers on the lipid panel," says this cardiologist.

Heart valve disease treatment options like repair or replacement depend on valve type, severity, age and overall health.

You've probably heard or read about congestive heart failure. Maybe you've even been told you have it, or know someone who has. In the future, however, you may not encounter the "congestive" part of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. At one time, heart disease was believed to largely only happen to men, which meant women weren't included in health studies on the ...

Heart doctors see every day how lifestyle can impact a patient's health — everything from diet and exercise to stress and sleep. Those are also factors you can control. But if you adopt unhealthy ...

Preventing heart disease is often a numbers game. Doctors measure your cholesterol levels, BMI, blood sugar and waist circumference because they can be predictors of heart trouble if they’re too high.

Heart failure and sleep apnea can cause frequent nighttime urination, but medications like finasteride and tamsulosin ...

Many might assume that over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally safer than stronger prescription drugs, but research shows they can still present risks for some. Certain common OTC painkillers ...

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YOU’RE WATCHING. WLKY NEWS. A SOUTHERN INDIANA DOCTOR WHO SPENT DECADES SAVING LIVES IS SHARING THE DRAMATIC STORY OF HOW HIS LIFE WAS SAVED. JOYCE OGIRRI EXPLAINS THE INCREDIBLE WORK IT TOOK TO MAKE ...