A technique called "drip and ship" could save stroke patients. And doctors may be using this technique more frequently.

Claims about the health benefits of red wine and moderate drinking may be too good to be true.

As the waiting list for heart transplants has grown longer, fewer hearts have become available for transplantation in the US in recent years.

Parents try to do everything they can to keep their kiddos healthy and happy, which can also set kids up to be healthy adults. This principle may also apply to making sure kids get the right amount of vitamin D.

Having a normal blood pressure is good for overall health, but in diabetes patients, it may also be critical to preventing major heart problems.

Expert health guidelines are generally accepted and widely followed, but new evidence suggests one set of guidelines might be pointing patients in the wrong direction.

Stress is a feared enemy of heart health, but most people have a hard time kicking it out of their lives. Learning to cope with stressful events may be an important step for women recovering from a heart attack.

Smoking is a potential health issue for more than just those lighting up. Secondhand smoke can also cause health problems for nonsmokers.

Imagine there was a daily pill that could prevent heart disease. Would you take it every day, or would you opt out? Some people said they would opt out — even if it meant losing months or years of life.

Many avid joggers feel guilty about taking days off from running. However, taking it easy may be healthier than going overboard.