Ischemic heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, has long puzzled researchers. While high serum cholesterol levels are linked to cardiovascular risk, the role of dietary fat ...

Incidence of stroke and ischemic heart disease are declining around the world, except for in a handful of regions, according to a new study. Researchers find that in East and West Sub-Saharan Africa, ...

A new study puts the spotlight on the rising burden of ischemic heart disease across Southeast Asia, East Asia and Oceania, and calls for localized, equity-focused interventions in these regions. The ...

The number of deaths attributable to heart disease, particularly acute myocardial infarction and ischemic heart disease, has declined significantly in the United States over the past 50 years or so, ...

After five decades of progress against heart attacks, the U.S. now confronts a steep rise in other deadly heart conditions, demanding urgent shifts in public health focus and care. Study: Heart ...