After noticing an increase in irregular heartbeats, also called atrial fibrillation (AF), in December and January, researchers coined the term Holiday Heart Syndrome to describe an increase in AF

Here are some of the most common explanations for swollen ankles, plus when it’s time to get them checked out.

That racing heartbeat at parties isn't just excitement. Doctors explain how to steer clear of this scary seasonal condition.

The best blood pressure monitors should be accurate, simple to use and easy to read. But adults ages 50 and older who regularly use an at-home blood pressure monitor told us it’s difficult to find one

Many are at risk for vascular distress this holiday travel season. The Society for Vascular Surgery Ambassador and Professor of Surgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, Dr. Palma Shaw

These habits might not seem detrimental in the short term, and oftentimes they are not, especially if they aren't routine, but they can pose long-term health risks if they aren't addressed properly

Some health symptoms are so subtle, you might brush them off as nothing. But they could actually be early warning signs of something serious like a blood clot.

Doctors are issuing warnings about regular habits shared by millions of Americans that, unbeknownst to them, are significantly raising their chances of having a stroke.