Pain or tightness in your chest can be not only uncomfortable, but also unsettling. Especially when it comes seemingly out of nowhere and you’re not sure of the cause. Many of us immediately begin to ...

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the U.S. for the past 100 years, according to the American Heart Association. Despite how common it is, there are many questions floating around ...

Both gas and a heart attack can cause chest pain that feels like pressure or tightness. However, additional symptoms, such as pain in other areas of the body, shortness of breath, and dizziness, can ...

Heart attacks are medical emergencies that often strike in the early morning due to blood pressure and clotting changes.

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Sudden shoulder pain can occur with an injury, but it can also appear for other reasons, including arthritis, bursitis, and pneumonia. Sudden shoulder pain without an injury can result from an ...

It can happen anywhere—at a sunny café sipping your favorite drink, on your morning walk, winding down from a long day at work, or enjoying a night out with friends. Out of the blue, you notice ...

It’s common for smoking to cause chest pain. While not immediately dangerous, it can contribute to overall heart and lung damage the longer you smoke. Smoking is hard on your body and causes a wide ...

For women, the long-term fallout of an early-in-life heart attack is also magnified. A host of studies have shown that young ...

Constipation can cause chest pain. It’s important to know the difference between this and chest pain due to heart or blood vessel problems, which can occasionally be caused or worsened by constipation ...

A new study explains how cholesterol-lowering medications can lead to muscle damage and identifies a possible approach to making these treatments safer. Statins have dramatically improved cardiovascul ...

Swollen ankles can result from standing or sitting too long or can signal an underlying condition. Explore common causes, ...