The stethoscope may be on its last legs—and this could mean trouble for patients.

A new article in the New York Times emphasizes the importance of CPR training to ensure community officials and everyday individuals are trained on how to use the life-saving practice.

Dental plaque and heart disease are known to be comorbid, but new research shows that removing plaque reduces total body inflammation—and subsequently the risk of heart attack and stroke.   

The number of people smoking hookah has nearly doubled, a finding concerning to health professionals since the habit has dangerous repercussions similar to smoking cigarettes, according to a new study.

New research shows that prescription-strength ibuprofen, naproxen and other pain relievers could contribute to a higher risk for heart failure for some individuals, reports CBS News.

The Department of Defense (DOD) awarded a $10 million grant to researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute for a cardiac cell therapy trial for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of six observational studies found that the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) was associated with a 39 percent relative reduction in mortality among advanced heart failure patients with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs).

The FDA classified two recalls of the HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) system as class I recalls.