Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and its prevalence is likely to continue to grow. | Cardiology

Heart disease remains the number one killer worldwide, outstripping all other causes of death as key risk factors continue to surge.

Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in the U.S., with high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes contributing to the rising numbers.

Headway against heart disease is slowing because “trends in important cardiovascular risk factors are headed in the wrong direction, particularly for obesity, diabetes, and high

More Americans die of heart disease than any other cause of death. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down the risk factors and shares tips to protect your heart.