Residents of the southeastern “stroke belt” may begin developing a higher risk of stroke death at an early age. Healthy habits started as a teen may be key to lowering later stroke risk.

Meditation may never replace medication when it comes to effectively treating high blood pressure, but alternative treatments can support proven hypertension therapies.

Just because a painkiller can be bought over-the-counter doesn’t mean that it can't hurt the body. Marathon runners that take preventive painkillers may be at risk for bad reactions.

The ability of doctors to care for newborns with birth defects continues to improve in the US. Babies who may have died from a serious defect decades ago are more likely to survive now.

Many people have been told by physicians to improve their lifestyle choices – quit smoking, eat better, exercise – especially if there has been a history of health problems. The question is, how many people actually follow through and make these changes?

Regular exercise can help lower your resting heart rate and keep your heart working efficiently. High resting rates may mean the heart is overworked and health problems may lie ahead.

You probably know the phrase “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” It may be time to follow a new saying: “A cup of beet juice a day keeps the high blood pressure away.”

Pat Summerall, who started his career as a professional football player and later became "the voice of the NFL", has died.

High blood pressure during pregnancy can be harmful for both the mother and baby's health. But could it also affect the mother many years later, when she's sending that baby off to college?

Stem cells have the potential to become any type of cell in the body. For those with heart failure, stem cells may offer a new means for fixing damaged tissue.