Clot-dissolving stroke medication can save lives if given within hours of a stroke. A new method may help pinpoint those who are most helped and those most harmed by this treatment.

Men and women can be diagnosed with diabetes based off of the same signs and symptoms. But that doesn't mean that the condition affects both sexes equally.

With peripheral artery disease, arteries narrow and harden, decreasing blood flow to the legs. To relieve the pain and improve circulation, one of the simplest and most effective solutions may be walking.

Sleep is a crucial part of good health, and when people find it nearly impossible to fall or stay asleep, medication may help. However, some sleep medications may be dangerous for certain heart failure patients.

Even after losing weight, many people end up gaining it back later. Does that time spent at a lower weight still come with health benefits?

Although a stroke can limit a person’s ability to move, many who have had a stroke can still join in physical activities. Exercise can improve their fitness and prevent stroke from recurring.

Stroke is a risk that comes with having sleep apnea. While certain health disorders may affect men and women differently, sleep apnea may not be one of those disorders.

Inflammatory bowel diseases are serious conditions on their own. But they also can lead to life-threatening complications that may extend to organs beyond the digestive system — even to the heart.

For those with aortic stenosis (a narrowing of the aortic valve), a valve replacement procedure using a catheter has emerged as an alternative to surgery. The procedure is not only minimally invasive, but it also may help patients live longer.

People with diabetes are at risk for heart disease. One gender may face a higher risk than the other.