While high “good” cholesterol and low “bad” cholesterol levels can stave off heart disease, cholesterol may also affect plaque buildup in the brain, which is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.

Your mouth may give clues to your overall health. Inflammation linked with gum disease, for example, may play a role in heart disease. Treating gum disease, however, may not lower heart risks.

People with bipolar disorder may also be more likely to have poor physical health, according to a recent study.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report about the leading causes of death for the general US population.

Poor sleep has been linked to chronic disease and obesity. Race and socioeconomic status also have been linked to poor health. It is possible that all these factors are connected. 

Before their operations, cardiac surgery patients likely focus on the heart issue at hand. But postoperative infections can cause problems later. Antibiotics might prevent these infections.

Doctors look at many factors to determine a person’s risk of heart disease and a potential heart attack. A new study has shown that a common test may hold the key to a better diagnosis.

If you take medication to treat high blood pressure, you may want to reevaluate your treatment. New guidelines recommend that blood pressure targets for those over 60 years old be raised.

People with advanced kidney disease sometimes must undergo dialysis, during which waste is filtered from the blood. Certain drugs may delay the need for dialysis.

Heart disease and stroke remain two of the most dangerous health problems in America, according to a recent review of statistics and research.