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Existing data suggests extreme heat can take a toll on patients who live with heart failure. The study at UT Health Presbyterian Dallas seeks answers and solutions.

A Dallas cardiologist explains why and how doctors should now begin checking for signs of heart disease when patients are in their 30s.

A North Texas cardiologist says some of the increase stems from a direct physical impact by the virus on the heart. But much of it resulted from lack of access to health care.

Heart disease was responsible for about 1 in every 5 female deaths in 2023. But a Dallas surgeon says more awareness can help protect your health.

The hsCRP test checks for inflammation in your heart, a sign of plaque formation in your coronary artery.

A recent study links morning coffee consumption to lower death rates from cardiovascular problems. A Fort Worth cardiologist shares some possible reasons.

A new study from U-T Southwestern Medical Center shows high stress contributes to worse heart disease over time.

There's no cure for congestive heart failure, but a North Texas cardiologist talks with ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº's Sam Baker about how more walking can improve a patient's quality of life.

Dr. Saima Zafar, a cardiologist with Texas Health Kaufman, tells ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker why statins don't work for some, and what makes Nexletol an acceptable alternative.

A recent study out of Switzerland suggests too much napping may contribute to heart disease. Dr. Rebecca Vigen has her doubts, but the Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center told ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker too much napping is not something to ignore.

The CDC continues to rank heart disease as the leading cause of death in Texas. But that and other chronic diseases don’t have to be killers. So said Dr. David Winter with Baylor, Scott and White. The internal medicine specialist explained why to ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker.

A recent UT Southwestern study found people had higher blood pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Internal Medicine Professor Eric Peterson says this can have long-term health effects like strokes and heart attacks.