In spite of stroke-prevention efforts in recent years, stroke risk factors appear to be becoming more common, according to a new study.

Many people believe that a positive mindset can help them overcome disease. New evidence suggests that the power of the mind-body connection may not only be real, it may also be a two-way street.

Your day-to-day activities just may halve your risk for heart failure.

The United Health Foundation today released its annual state health rankings. The states varied widely, and some national measures of health saw slight improvements.