Low carbohydrate diets can reduce weight while diets rich in vegetable protein and oils improve heart health. Combining both diets might also combine the benefits.

The heart keeps us going day in, day out, though we don't often stop and consider how to keep it going. Officials are encouraging people to devote time to heart health awareness this month.

Almost one third of women of childbearing age are obese, which may affect the development of the unborn baby as well as the mother's long-term heart health.

Being overweight carries many health risks, and one new study has shown that it may impact your wallet as well.

Heart disease and stroke remain two of the most dangerous health problems in America, according to a recent review of statistics and research.

Weight loss has been linked to better heart health, but a recent study indicated that the benefits of dropping pounds may depend on whether they stay off.

Overweight and obesity are often associated with several different health problems later in life. But unhealthy people of normal weight could still be at risk.

Children of obese parents are at high risk for heart conditions later in life. What can be done to lower this risk?

The vast majority of pregnancies are uncomplicated, with healthy moms and healthy babies. But one of the more common pregnancy complications when one occurs is pre-eclampsia.

As many Americans age, we’ve been told to expect a huge swelling in the rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A new review of recent studies shows some improvement being made on this front.