Heart palpitations are a common pregnancy symptom. Learn how to reduce them, and when they warrant a call to your doctor.

Your heart is racing. You feel a flutter in your chest. Is something wrong? If you're in menopause, the answer might surprise you: These sensations could be related to this transitional period in life ...

BACKGROUND: Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are independently associated with atrial fibrillation, stroke, and heart failure, yet no pharmacological therapy is approved for PAC suppression.

Your pooping habits aren’t just indicative of your digestive health. They offer a clue into your cardiovascular health, too. “Regular bowel habits are generally considered a marker of overall good ...

Lactose intolerance does not affect the cardiovascular system and does not cause heart palpitations. A milk allergy, which can cause heart palpitations, is commonly confused with lactose intolerance.

The most common cause of palpitations that I see in my surgery is stress and anxiety. Are you always on the go, and never get any time to relax? Or are you wound up and worried about something? If so, ...

Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease that can be inherited and can make it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. It can lead to heart failure or irregular heartbeats ...

Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health, parenting, and general health and ...

Kristi is a registered nurse with over 15 years of experience caring for both adult and pediatric patients at the beside. She worked as a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN for the first 4 years of her ...