In patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction, self-administration of aspirin within 4 hours of severe chest pain decreases risk for mortality. Self-administering aspirin within 4 hours of ...

An ER doctor reveals that using decongestants for cold symptoms carries risks that land people in the hospital each year.

When discussing cardiovascular health, our minds often drift right to the heart. The heart is, indeed, at the heart of the cardiovascular system. However, numerous other body parts, including the ...

While endometriosis is more well known as a reproductive condition, thoracic endometriosis is a complex form of the disease, ...

Learn about angina, its types, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment. Understand ischemic chest pain and how to manage ...

Marie Anne August, 45, was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition called aortic dissection Jam Press/Marie-Anne August Marie Anne August felt a “bubbling” in her chest while at the gym and went ...

Many people dismiss heartburn as an unavoidable part of life, particularly after enjoying spicy foods or eating too close to bedtime. While occasional acid reflux affects millions of Americans, ...

Picture this scenario – you’re sitting at dinner when suddenly you feel intense chest pain, difficulty breathing, and a sense of impending doom. Your first thought is heart attack, so you rush to the ...

When you quit smoking tobacco, withdrawal symptoms like chest pain or tightness are fairly common. This happens due to nicotine cravings, and the pain can range from mild to severe. Since smoking can ...

Myocarditis and pericarditis are types of heart inflammation. Myocarditis affects the middle layer of heart muscle, and pericarditis only affects the heart’s outer lining. Myocarditis and pericarditis ...