The American Heart Association has updated its guidelines for helping a choking infant or child, recommending five back blows ...

The heart and lungs work closely together to move oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. When the heart isn’t working well, ...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans experience what medical professionals call “silent” heart attacks—cardiac events so subtle that victims often dismiss them as minor discomfort or stress.

That persistent cough might be nothing—or it might signal something that needs medical attention. Understanding the timeline, characteristics, and accompanying symptoms can help you determine when to ...

Q: My doctor put me on atenolol for occasional racing-heart incidents: In the past five or so years, I’ve experienced only three or four such incidents a year, lasting five to 15 minutes each time. I ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor put me on atenolol for occasional racing-heart incidents: In the past five or so years, I've experienced only three or four such incidents a year, lasting five to 15 minutes ...

Jayne Biggs has installed more than 400 publicly accessible defibrillators and is urging others to recognise the reality of ...