Race is a factor when it comes to the amount of weight-related counseling that obese patients receive, according to a recent study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Tomatoes contain a nutrient that may prevent onset of vascular diseases, according to new research from Kyoto University.

A new study from the Medical College of Georgia has established a link between fat and chemical changes in DNA. This may explain the increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes among obese individuals.

Individuals who eat more fruit and vegetables have a lower risk of mortality from ischemic heart disease, the most prevalent form of heart disease, according to new research.

Bioactive compounds in blueberries known as anthocyanins may offer protection against hypertension, according to a new study.

A recent editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal  states that binge drinking is an excessively common practice in the United States.

A new study to be published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism has found a link between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and levels of the industrial compound Bisphenol A (BPA).

Researchers have found an increase over the past 10 years in hypertension among older Mexican-Americans living in the Southwest region of the United States.

Too much sitting isn't good for you, as everyone knows. But the amount of time you spend sitting without breaks of activity can also negatively impact your heart health, according to a new study.