The risk of a stroke in a young, health person is usually quite low. New research shows that when cocaine is used, the risk increases greatly. 

When unhealthy cholesterol hits very high levels, patients might take a statin medication to help reduce those levels. For those who don’t respond well to this treatment, a lower-intensity statin with another medication may help.

It seems logical that patients with heart problems would eventually die as a result of their condition, but this might not be the case today.

Following a low-fat diet may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. A Mediterranean-style eating plan, however, may help you live longer.

You may want to reconsider drinking that can of soda. Added sugars in processed or prepared foods and beverages are not so sweet on heart health.

A stroke is a serious health event for anyone who experiences one. But could the recovery period be worse for women? A new study suggests that females may have a tougher time after a stroke.

Certain birth defects can affect both the body and the mind. Children with heart birth defects, for example, may also have delays in their development.

More than half the strokes in the US occur in women. Addressing factors that uniquely increase their risk may help to change that statistic.

The kidneys flush out bodily waste through urine, and are an important barrier against an array of diseases. When the kidneys stop working properly, it can trigger a host of other problems, including ones affecting the heart.

The heart keeps us going day in, day out, though we don't often stop and consider how to keep it going. Officials are encouraging people to devote time to heart health awareness this month.