A friend from my book club recently had a stroke. I learned that women have a higher risk of strokes. What are the risk factors, and are there signs to watch for that indicate someone is having a ...

I've heard that all the stress of the holidays can lead to a heart attack. What's the link, and what can I do to reduce my risk?

"Holiday heart syndrome" is an umbrella term for several cardiac complications that occur during the winter holiday season.

It's not just plows clearing the snow, but people, too. From sidewalks and driveways, it's a job that can be tough on your body.

Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends) ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Who is at risk for both, and what safety measures can we take? ANSWER: Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in ...

A large Mayo Clinic study shows that current guidelines fail to detect nearly 90% of people with familial hypercholesterolemia, a common inherited cause of dangerously high cholesterol. Many affected ...