Much like the rest of the world, the United Kingdom has long grappled with trying to convince citizens to maintain healthier lifestyles in an effort to curb the risk of heart attacks.

A blue light starts flashing, accompanied by an appealing siren sound. An overhead announcer blares, "Blue light special on aisle 7." K-mart has it right - once conditioned, our minds can't ignore rewarding objects.

Part of taking care of yourself usually involves going to the doctor on a regular basis, yet many men seem to think that doctor visits are not important, according to a recent survey.

It's widely known that construction is an industry filed with more dangers than the average workplace. New research reaffirms that suspicion.

It would seem like all hearts are fairly similar, but new research suggests that the size and pumping ability of the right side of the heart varies based on age, gender, race and ethnicity.

Are you an individual who focuses more on the name of a product when choosing healthy foods? You might want to think twice because researchers say names can be deceiving.

Drugs are not the only solution for treating and eliminating diseases. One of the most effective solutions may be to eat a plant-based diet.

Many times heart disease is a surprise to unsuspecting patients -- especially those with no telltale signs such as hypertension, high cholesterol or a previously unidentified genetic condition

Getting a kidney transplant can be the difference between life and death for many patients. Yet even when patients finally get a much needed kidney, their body may reject the new organ.

Non-alcoholic wheat beer may be the new go-to drink after a marathon. New research has shown that this beer could help athletes.