Having a stroke increases your risks for future strokes and death. Even having had a symptom of stroke can increase your risks.

Heart attacks are serious health concerns. The treatment of heart attacks can be difficult and even dangerous when the patient has other medical problems.

Pregnant women are at higher risk for blood clots, which can be fatal. Doctors use ultrasound tests to look for clots, but it's not clear whether those tests are good enough.

Teens from financially struggling backgrounds often have poorer health than teens from higher income backgrounds. But not all low-income teens have poorer health. What's their secret?

The heart needs blood pumping in and out of it to keep us alive. When arteries become clogged up with fat, cholesterol and other unhealthy stuff, the blood can't flow.

The baby boomers are approaching the age of Medicare eligibility. Many Americans wonder about their health and what to expect as they age. The good news is that they are having less heart disease.

Your risk of having a stroke doesn't just boil down to genetics. In fact, there are many steps you can take to lower your risk. The problem is individuals appear to be missing those opportunities to cut their stroke risk.

People with depressive symptoms have an increased risk of heart attacks and developing heart disease. For those who already have heart problems, stress and depression can worsen their health.

Having heart disease and depression can increase the risk of heart attacks and death. Research suggests that up to 40 percent of heart disease patients experience depressive symptoms.

Medication after heart surgery is often a key part of recovery. Interestingly, individuals who receive more invasive cardiac surgery may be the least likely to follow up with preventative medication.