Valentine’s Day — a day of chocolates, romantic dinners and loving hearts. Why can't it also be a day to focus on heart health?

"Fans don’t let fans drive drunk." That modification of the familiar quote comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). And it's a timely reminder with Super Bowl XLIX coming up.

Pregnant women can decrease the chances of birth defects by following four healthy strategies.

Ready to quit smoking for the new year? It may not be easy, but it’s doable.

Although the holidays are usually a joyful time, some people feel sad, stressed or hopeless this time of year. Fortunately, these patients can take steps to feel better.

Parents around the country are gearing up to take their kids back to school for a new year. Make sure they're healthy when the learning begins.

The differences that do exist between the sexes can express themselves in surprising ways. This seems to be the case with depression, which affects women at higher rates than men.

Memory problems may be one of the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease, but it’s not the first sign for everyone. There are several other clues that Alzheimer’s disease may be developing.

Lung cancer and emphysema are usually at the top of the list of smoking risks, but there are many more ways smoking can harm the body.

The holidays are an emotionally charged and demanding time of year for many people. And the holiday season is no less demanding for those with cancer.