Salt is a pantry staple and an ingredient present in many recipes. But too much of the seasoning can lead to high blood pressure and the potential for other serious heart conditions.

Trouble falling asleep, tossing and turning all night — we’ve all had a poor night’s sleep. And, aside from feeling tired the next day, there could be more serious repercussions associated with low sleep quality.

Being hospitalized for surgery is enough to make the heart race. And new research suggests an abnormal heartbeat prior to surgery may raise the risk of stroke.

The maker of an experimental Ebola treatment announced that it has run out of the medication.

As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues, health workers and their governments are looking for ways to save lives and prevent the spread of the disease. One experimental serum to treat Ebola has gained a lot of attention but also raised some ethical questions.

After orthopedic surgery, many patients return to their doctor asking for more pain medication. But many find other doctors in addition to their own who will prescribe them more narcotics.

Colorectal cancers are often highly treatable and preventable, particularly with regular screenings. One type of screening may reduce the rate of these cancers.

A sudden change in heart rhythm is a scary and serious condition that can predict life-threatening illnesses like heart failure and stroke. But immediate treatment may decrease risks for those illnesses.

Preventing a mosquito's bite can sometimes mean more than preventing an annoying itch. A new official update provided insight into this summer's cases of one mosquito-borne illness.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disease in the United States. And some people may be more at risk than others — even if they have the same symptoms.