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.

The idea that exercise could help depressed patients isn't a new one. But what could be a new idea is that it could also help their hearts.

If you're currently taking statins to lower your cholesterol and are also preparing for bypass surgery, you may be in luck.

Are you eating too much salt? According to new evidence, it's very likely. {C}

The little blue pill might have found another use outside the bedroom.

Despite recent recommendations from heart health experts, many patients may still be discontinuing their cholesterol medications before non-cardiac surgery.

Your mouth may like fried chicken and gravy, buttered rolls and sweet tea, but what about your heart?

Got peripheral artery disease (PAD)? A simple, at-home activity may help you get your mobility back.

The narrowing of arteries in the limbs — a common circulatory problem called peripheral artery disease — can often cause leg pain, but strengthening your hip muscles may bring relief.

Diabetes affects millions in the US. But new research suggests that it may affect patients in different ways.