Many obese young adults unaware of kidney disease risk Obese young adults at risk for developing kidney disease are largely unaware of the looming problem, a U.S. study suggests.
Understanding the risks, signs, symptoms, and treatment of heart attacks in women Heart disease is more than a serious health issue, it is the number-one cause of death in both women and men: roughly 600,000 people die of heart disease in the U.S. every year.
Ohio man racing in Sweden marathon to honor surgeon who helped save his life Ken Dockery’s coaches in high school always made him run extra laps after practice because they thought he was out of shape.
With family history of heart attack, diabetes kids may show risk factors Children with a strong family history of heart attack or type 2 diabetes may already have higher cholesterol levels than other kids without those family legacies, according to a new study from the Netherlands.
Marijuana use by adults tied to few physical health problems Other than being at an increased risk of gum disease, people who smoked marijuana for up to 20 years during adulthood were generally as healthy as people who didn't light up, according to a new study.
Women with migraines more prone to heart disease Women who suffer from migraines may be more likely than other women to develop heart problems, a new study suggests
FDA calls for sharp reduction in salt added to foods U.S. health officials recommended cutting the amount of salt added to foods to help Americans reduce their sodium consumption by about a third, according to proposed guidelines that are likely to have a wide-ranging impact on the processed food industry in the United States.
Air pollution tied to high blood pressure risk Short and long-term exposure to air pollution from vehicle exhaust or burning coal is associated with high blood pressure, according to a review of 17 studies.
The crucial step your doctor may skip when checking your blood pressure Typically when you get your blood pressure taken, you only stick out one arm.
After a heart attack, people more likely to take statins as directed People may do a better job of following doctors' orders to take statin drugs - prescribed to protect against cardiac problems - after they wind up hospitalized for a heart attack, a large study suggests.
