Getting help fast is key to surviving a heart attack, but one new study suggests there may be a delay in getting women the treatment they need once they arrive for emergency care.

A stroke happens when the blood flow to the brain is blocked. This is a serious medical issue, and when it comes to stroke treatment, time is of the essence.

Mexican Americans have a higher stroke risk and tend to live longer after stroke than non-Hispanic whites. But this longer survival may come at a cost.

Healthy diet and lifestyle choices reduce the risk for many diseases. What effect these pre-diagnosis choices have on survival after colon and rectal cancer has become clearer.

High blood pressure is a serious condition, but it can be managed in many patients. Unfortunately, it appears that not all US populations are getting the blood pressure treatment they need.

While high blood pressure certainly raises stroke risk, prehypertension may also substantially up the odds of having a cardiovascular event.

Among the complications that can occur during a pregnancy is gestational diabetes. Though gestational diabetes usually goes away after pregnancy, its risks may not always.

Compression stockings are designed to maintain pressure in the legs and to prevent swelling and clots, but a recent study showed they did not help with one problem.

Saturated fat — bad. Unsaturated fat — good. End of story. That's what medical and nutritional experts have claimed for over five decades. But is it really the case?

Could taking supplements possibly help women improve their health? A new study looked at the effects of supplements on 'bad' cholesterol.