A recent study from Yale University suggests that the immune system may play a role in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in children. Researchers...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, claiming a life every 34 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control...

As people grow older, their risk of developing heart disease increases, and one of the biggest risk factors is obesity. Being overweight or obese...

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. It is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills....

New research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease damages the brain in two separate phases, with the first phase happening slowly and quietly before...

A new study suggests that certain substances in the blood may help identify people with a type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation...

High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults. It increases the risk of heart disease, strokes, and other serious health problems. But one...

Mitochondria, often called the powerhouses of the cell, do more than produce energy. A recent study published in Science Advances by researchers in...

An aortic dissection is a serious medical condition in which the inner layer of the aorta (the large blood vessel that branches off the heart)...

For individuals with heart disease, losing weight can be one of the best ways to improve heart health and lower the risk of complications. Excess...