A first-in-its-class injectable cholesterol medication just received the US Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) seal of approval.

It can be awkward to talk to your doctor about your sex life. But, for many men, problems in the bedroom can be a warning sign for another serious health problem.

Your day-to-day activities just may halve your risk for heart failure.

A stroke happens in an instant, and many who survive report that their brain never works like it once did. But these problems with memory and thinking ability may not just be the immediate aftermath.

Sugary drinks may taste good, but they may also take a big toll on public health.

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, but watching for certain risk factors may help give your heart a chance.

Traumatic events — such as assault and natural disasters — may exact more than just an emotional toll on many women.

Keeping it low is a good thing when it comes to blood pressure. That may be especially true for young adults.

A common cholesterol medication may make lung surgery a little bit safer.

Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the United States. And when adults don't know they have risk factors for heart disease, the problem becomes harder to address. That may be the case with at least one group of people in the US.