Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, but watching for certain risk factors may help give your heart a chance.

Traumatic events — such as assault and natural disasters — may exact more than just an emotional toll on many women.

One lifesaving drug may have even fewer side effects than previously thought.

Many moms-to-be who take antidepressants may assume that weaning themselves off their meds is the safest thing for their baby, but the truth may not be so simple.

Smokers, if you need another reason to quit, here’s one that might surprise you: Quitting might save your hearing.

For those in midlife, lifestyle choices made now may have a major impact on living long and staying independent later in life.

Depression may affect more than your brain and behavior — it may also affect your physical health. Depression may raise the risk of a life-threatening condition in older adults.

Looking to boost the benefits of your angioplasty? Quitting smoking might help.

If you smoke, quit! If you're a smoker who has diabetes, however, you may need to more closely monitor your blood sugar after you quit.