The number of U.S. children and teens with elevated cholesterol appears to be steadily declining over the past 20 years, a large study has found.

Laughter is the best medicine, it is said, and smiling is good for the soul, but are there real physical health benefits to the act of smiling?

New research indicates that a person's blood type appears to influence coronary heart disease risk. Individuals with type A and B are at a higher risk, while those with rarer type AB are at the greatest risk.

Since 1987, the Austin music scene's biggest event of the year has been the South by Southwest Festival ( SXSW ). Brent Grulke , one of the creative energies behind it, has passed away.

For more than 75 million people living with multiple, chronic medical conditions, taking care of their health is a daily challenge. Managing multiple conditions at the same time can seem overwhelming, but with the right guidance from a doctor, it can be done.

Experiencing abuse as a child means more than a higher risk of mental illness. Researchers are learning that abused children are at risk for various long-term physical issues as well.

Loneliness among older individuals can be a significant risk factor for health problems like cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and even death.

While studies have shown that erectile dysfunction can be a sign of cardiovascular disease in older men, young or middle-aged men with ED may be headed toward heart problems as well.

Following a stroke, it isn't uncommon for patients to be overwhelmed by a loss of function or the need for new medications. Those that skip drug doses or take the wrong medication are more likely to be rehospitalized.

A less invasive technique for harvesting leg veins for use in coronary artery bypass surgery has been found safe. This new procedure also appears to result in fewer wound complications such as infections.