Vegans -- individuals who don't eat animal products, including dairy -- may be prone to atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, according to a new study.

Heart disease costs are predicted to triple in the next 20 years in the U.S., according to predictions from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Women who start hormone replacement therapy (HRT) as menopause begins have a higher risk of breast cancer than women who begin the therapy later, according to a new study.

Cold, dry outdoor air and dry indoor heat account for a spike in dry eye syndrome cases in the winter months.

New research from the American College of Sports Medicine indicates the best post-workout beverage for your muscles could be sitting around your refrigerator.

For decades now, watching lots of television has been linked to rising obesity rates. And now a researcher at the University of Minnesota is criticizing the device's increasing presence in restaurants.

When admitted to a hospital emergency department, elderly patients who suffer from dementia and delirium often do not understand why they are there. They also tend to not understand ER discharge instructions.

During both the 2009 H1N1 flu epidemic and the whooping cough outbreak in California, elderly Hispanics had high rates of infection. New research suggests this might be due to low vaccination rates and language.

Past studies have shown that men are less likely than women to seek routine medical care because they do not want to appear weak. However, a new study has found that this may not be true for African-American men.

Offering smaller portions at cafeterias might curb calorie intake for some, according to researchers at VU University Amsterdam.