High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that raises the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious diseases. For...

Obesity often leads to high blood pressure, and high blood pressure can cause heart disease, which is the leading cause of death around the world....

A simple heart scan that checks for calcium buildup in the arteries might do more than just help doctors predict heart attacks. It could also help...

A simple heart scan that checks for calcium buildup in the arteries might do more than just help doctors predict heart attacks. It could also help...

Strokes are serious medical emergencies that can cause lasting damage to the brain. Until now, doctors have mostly relied on brain scans like CT or...

A serious eye disease called retinal vein occlusion (RVO) happens when a vein in the retina—the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye—gets...

The United States is home to around 70 million baby boomers, and many of them are now older than 65. As people age, health problems related to the...

The United States is home to around 70 million baby boomers, and many of them are now older than 65. As people age, health problems related to the...

High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. These...

High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems. These...