People with diabetes who have had a heart attack face an even greater likelihood of having a second one. Keeping glucose levels under control through insulin therapy may reduce this risk.

People with a history of migraines may have to take steps to avoid another serious health problem, according to new research.

Exercise is a crucial part of a healthy lifestyle. But for some people, it appears there is such thing as too much exercise.

The prescription blood-thinners Pradaxa (dabigatran) and warfarin aim to reduce stroke and other cardiovascular disorders, but like most medications, they do carry some risks.

Take a peek in nearly anyone's bathroom cabinet and it's clear — prescription medications are common in the US. But just how common are they, and what types of medications are we using?

Women typically go through menopause in their early 50s. Hitting menopause before this age might carry some serious risks to the heart.

For many patients, statins have been an effective therapy for reducing high levels of cholesterol. For some with very high cholesterol, statins may not be enough.

People take statin medications to fight high cholesterol. While these medications also may help those with high heart risks but not high cholesterol, statins are not always prescribed to those patients.

People with a history of heart attack are at risk of having another. Though medications are often prescribed to stave off another heart attack, not all patients follow that prescription.

There may be a simple way elderly men can prolong their life if they have high blood pressure, and it doesn’t involve medication or surgery.