A cholesterol screening is often a standard part of an adult check-up. Doctors could soon recommend it for children as well, as more kids may have high cholesterol.

Marital status can affect people's lives in very many ways. It can even affect a person's and a couple's physical health.

High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for stroke. Yet new research suggests many people who've already had a stroke may need better blood pressure control.

After having a baby, most women have a lot of things to think about. For some women, even a year after giving birth, one of those things may need to be weight loss.

Do you want to get an accurate blood pressure reading? Then, new research suggests you may not want to have a doctor take that reading.

High blood sugar readings have been tied to a greater risk for heart disease. While these blood sugar readings may signal risk of pre-diabetes or diabetes, they may not be a sign that heart disease waits ahead.

Pacemakers are lifesaving devices, but the wires that go through the recipient's veins sometimes cause complications.

Non-obstructive coronary artery disease may show little or no signs of artery blockage, but it can still prove deadly. Blood pressure medication may lower the mortality risk for these patients.

Research has shown that popular cholesterol-lowering medications may increase the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Weight control, however, may keep the diabetes away.

For the millions of Americans living with heart failure, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms that accompany the condition. Doctors have found a new symptom of heart failure that could lead to more effective treatment.