It was previously unknown whether macrolide antibiotics increased the risks of heart arrhythmia, a serious heart rhythm disturbance that can lead to death. New research is now bringing more clarity to this issue.

Ask any mother — pregnancy isn’t all glowing skin and food cravings. It also includes its fair share of uncomfortable side effects and temporary health problems. And one of those health problems could indicate a larger issue.

For overweight patients, attempting to shed those extra pounds can be daunting. But even dropping a few can have profound health benefits, new evidence suggests.

Masked hypertension might sound like an odd sort of Halloween costume, but it's actually pretty serious stuff.

Sometimes a medication used to treat one condition can also help with another. That might be the case with pioglitazone (brand name Actos).

When you're having a stroke, quick response is key. And that counts for blood clot removal, too.

Although lifesavers in many cases, anticoagulants can cause dangerous bleeding. Reversing that problem, however, may now be easier than ever before.

There's now even more evidence to help back up the touted health benefits of sleep and exercise.

Here's a reason to keep your mouth clean that you probably didn't expect: It might lower your risk of stroke.

Looking to lose weight? You may want to try going a little nuts.