Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the lungs and throat, but persistent coughing may indicate more serious issues, including heart health problems. According to a study published in ...

While heart failure is usually characterised by extreme chest pain, where you may eventually collapse, doctors say it is a product of a few things that happen over time, slowly. According to renowned ...

Cardiologists debunk the suggestion of coughing to help you survive a heart attack and tell you what to do instead.

University of Westminster provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. A recent trend on social media has revived a curious technique from the late 1970s called cough CPR. A post claims that ...

For weeks, Son Vang (center) thought his persistent cough was a lingering flu symptom. Then, a chest x-ray revealed he was experiencing heart failure. Image Provided by Son Vang In 2018, 41-year-old ...

A heart attack alone at home can be life-threatening, but acting fast improves survival. Call emergency services immediately, chew aspirin if safe, and avoid driving yourself. Deep breathing may help ...

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 ...