Fried foods are unlikely to increase the health of your heart, but they might not be the big heart no-no they were once suspected of being.

The common practice of predicting the risk of heart attack and stroke a decade into the future might be giving some patients a false sense of security.

Every year about 100,000 implantable cardioverter-defibrillators ( ICDs ) are received by patients with life-threatening heart arrhythmias. About a quarter of those are replacements because of a depleted battery, many of which may be unnecessary.

Parents have long warned teens to skip sugary sweets such as soda and candy to prevent them from loading up on empty calories. New research has revealed that excess sugar consumption could affect their future health.

Baffled by how to best help your obese child? The key may be a positive treatment program filled with plenty of praise and parental involvement.

In most cases blood pressure can easily be controlled by drugs. The key is ensuring patients stick to their drug regimen. That may be as simple as positive affirmation and small, unexpected gifts.

Delirium among hospitalized stroke patients is common with up to 30 percent of patients suffering from disorientation and temporarily altered mental status. Research suggests those patients may have worse outcomes.

For most with hypertension, blood pressure cutting methods such as reducing salt, avoiding alcohol and exercising are less than thrilling ways to start the day. 

Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk successfully underwent surgery on Monday to remove a portion of his skull to reduce brain swelling following a stroke.

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down, but a review of studies on dietary fiber shows including enough of it in your diet might mean avoiding medicine in the first place.