As stroke becomes an increasingly common health risk, researchers look for ways patients can lower their risk. And they might have found one.

Patients like to think medications will simply make them better, but often, side effect risks are involved. Some experts are expressing concerns that these risks are too great for a common cholesterol medication.

Heart health isn't just a concern of those in middle age or the elderly. Childhood habits may have an effect on future heart health.

If you're worried about heart disease, at least you might be able to skip the fancy screening. Using high-tech diagnostic procedures for heart disease screening may be unnecessary for many patients.

Just because people with low vitamin D levels often have high blood pressure doesn't mean that more vitamin D will fix the problem.

Cancer is a scary diagnosis, but there’s some really good news out there these days — more people are surviving.

If those aching joints are a result of rheumatoid arthritis, it may be a signal to take extra care of your teeth.

Depression and stress can damage heart health. Put both conditions together, and it may cause a double-whammy that amplifies heart risks.

The use of hormones during menopause was once thought to protect against heart disease, but that may not be the case.

Sitting may feel nice, especially after a long day. Too much of it, however, isn't doing your heart health any favors.