Under Donald Trump’s administration, the National Institutes of Health have slashed more than half a billion dollars in ...

Heart disease and cancer have by far been the leading causes of death for decades. Together, they accounted for 46% of ...

Study finds that law enforcement officers die earlier than the general population from heart disease, cancer and other illnesses. Why?

Globally, smoking was the biggest risk factor for men, accounting for almost one-quarter of the 4.3 million preventable ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women. Despite advancements in awareness and research, gaps remain in ...

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death globally, and many of us are unfortunately at risk of developing it for various reasons, ranging from DNA and diet to sedentary lifestyle.

For many patients, lack of insurance, limited access to providers, and other logistical hurdles stand in the way of getting ...

Despite these totals, the long-term trend in cancer mortality reflects significant progress. As of 2023, the age-adjusted cancer death rate had dropped by 34% from its peak in 1991, averting an ...

Heart disease and stroke combined account for more than one-quarter of all deaths in the United States, according to a new report.

The life expectancy for Americans increased to 79 years in 2024 from 78.4 in 2023, according to a January data brief published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Life expectancy in the United States rose from 2023 to 2024, “reaching its highest level ever,” according to a press release ...

American Heart Month occurs every February. Learn facts about American Heart Month, like its history and impact since its 1963 proclamation.