Women are more likely to have autoimmune conditions like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, which cause inflammation that can raise heart disease risk. They’re also more likely to suffer from depression, ...

Chest X-rays are usually ordered only when medically indicated by symptoms such as persistent cough or unexplained weight ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

Catherine O’Hara’s death from a pulmonary embolism has drawn attention to this serious condition in which a blood clot lodges in the lungs. Dr. Leana Wen explains.

Atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder, can be dangerous. Heart surgeon explains its risk factors, treatments, ...

It may surprise you—up to half of patients with chest pain don’t have blocked arteries. So what’s causing their symptoms? This Heart Month, Dr. Jay Widmer with Baylor Scott & White explains coronary ...

We often ignore symptoms that doctors prefer we wouldn't. Dr Charl van Loggerenberg answers listeners' questions on Weekend Breakfast's Doctor's Surgery. We often put off going to the GP for something ...

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Susan Russell, MD, is a board-certified pulmonologist and Medical Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) for Northwestern Memorial Hospital's Medical ICU. Muscle strain commonly causes chest ...

Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart and most commonly—but not always—a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). The term ...

DENVER — Chest pain sends a wave of concern through anyone who experiences it, but determining whether it stems from heartburn or a heart attack isn't always straightforward. Medical professionals at ...

Call 911 immediately if you have chest pain, shortness of breath, or any sudden symptoms. Heart attack symptoms in women can be different and include nausea and upper back pain. Panic attacks and ...