Heart Attack: The incidence of heart attacks has increased. One reason for this is the buildup of plaque in the arteries, a condition called atherosclerosis. This is a major cause of heart attacks.

People who are slim but have hidden pockets of fat within their muscles are at increased risk of deadly heart conditions, new research shows. Researchers looked at 669 women who were being monitored ...

It's well known that over the long run, a high-fat diet increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. But a new study has found that a high-fat diet, eaten one day to two weeks days before a heart ...

A growing wave of research now puts visceral fat under a very bright spotlight, and the results feel hard to ignore. Scientists keep finding strong links between deep belly fat and a higher risk of ...