The way we describe how someone makes us feel — that they make our heart flutter or skip a beat — is a cutesy phenomenon, in theory. But when heart palpitations strike for real, it can be an alarming ...

Are you suffering from heart palpitations? Those uncomfortable flutters or pounding sensations in your chest are usually harmless (and temporary) irregular heartbeats. Still, they can be scary, ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Heart palpitations after eating? You’re not alone. These brief episodes of heart racing, pounding, or fluttering can happen for ...

Heart palpitations can be harmless if they are brief and infrequent. But it’s important to have an erratic heart rhythm checked out by a doctor because atrial fibrillation, or AFib—marked by rapid, ...

An ongoing study spotlights the link between calcium deposits in the breast arteries and life-threatening heart risks.

If you've ever felt your heart suddenly start thumping faster than it should, you're not alone. Research in the New England ...

Heart disease is still one of the top killers worldwide, but many don't pay attention to some early warning signs. Doctors ...

Many people have an irregular heartbeat at some point in their lives. It could happen for many reasons. Most of the time, it isn't a cause for concern. But there are red flags that you should talk ...

Oprah Winfrey opened up about the difficulties of getting clear, helpful information about and treatment for menopause—even for hugely famous people with access to world-class medical care—in a ...

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