Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for the past 100 years, according to the American Heart Association. Despite how common it is, there are many questions floating around ...

Moments before her son left to work on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Obdulia Fuentes Ortiz said goodbye and asked him to work "carefully" due to the risks involved in his profession. Then ...

It can happen anywhere—at a sunny café sipping your favorite drink, on your morning walk, winding down from a long day at work, or enjoying a night out with friends. Out of the blue, you notice ...

Atypical chest pain usually feels like a burning or stabbing pain in your chest. Your heart isn’t always responsible. Lung conditions, acid reflux, or cartilage inflammation can also cause chest pain.

Share on Pinterest New research suggests that people who experience extreme pain in the first year following a heart attack may have lower odds of long-term survival. FatCamera/Getty Images New ...

Most causes of chest pain in children are benign and self-limiting, such as musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal conditions. It is rarely a symptom of a serious underlying condition. Most of these ...