The Latest on Heart Disease in Women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in US women, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. With that in mind, the American Heart Association (AHA) annually publishes a special report focused solely on heart disease in women.

Alcohol: A Little Could Do Your Heart Good

An evening libation could be a whole lot more than just an opportunity to relax.

10 Healthy Reasons to Drink Coffee

The “Change” Doesn’t Have to Be the End

Women often dread menopause, recounting the hot flashes and mood swings of their mothers. A new review offers some insight into what it really means to go through the "change of life."

Before Knee Replacement, This Surgery May Help

Getting surgery before a knee replacement may seem counterintuitive. But, for some patients, getting one type of surgery could be a cost-effective way to improve outcomes.

Weight Loss: A Little Could Do a Lot

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.

A Guide to Childhood Vaccines

In a time when people can travel across the globe in just one day, it’s not hard to imagine just how easily diseases could travel too. Anyone can harbor these germs and potentially infect a baby or child, so read on to learn more about what diseases can be vaccinated against.

The Harms of Masked Hypertension in CKD

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

An In-Depth Look at Childhood Obesity

With nearly one-third of all US children ages 2 to 19 currently overweight or obese, childhood obesity has become an epidemic. Fortunately, this condition is preventable in many cases.

Power Outage: What You Need to Know

If the power went out at your house right now and didn’t come back on for 48 hours, would you be prepared?

The Prevalence of PTSD in Teens

By now, bullying and cyberbullying are on many parents' minds. But just how common are these problems among teens?

Got Chronic Neck Pain? Stop Smoking Now!

It’s a well-known fact — cigarettes are bad for your health. Just how far the negative health effects of cigarettes reach, however, may come as a surprise to many.