When High Blood Pressure Isn't Obvious
What happens when your blood pressure wears a mask?
Condition Center: Cardiovascular
Getting Older While Keeping the Weight Off
Three studies have once again highlighted the role fruits and vegetables play in long term weight control.
Protecting People From Secondhand Smoke
There's an old saying that you can't legislate morality. When it comes to smoking, however, legislation may have a health impact.
Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death
Sudden death in young athletes is devastating for all concerned. Now there may be a possibility of treatment.
How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, which means there's no better time than now to commit to a...
Improving Medical Care for Veterans
Twenty years ago, the Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system had some serious problems. Although problems still exist, there are also bright spots....
How Your Body Clock Affects Your Health
Humans naturally tend to want to be awake in the day and sleep at night. When the process must be reversed, it can be a problem.
An Apple a day Keeps the Weight Gain Away
Most people know that eating fruits and vegetables promotes good health. However, many people may not realize that certain fruits and veggies contain...
Women With Heart Disease Face Deadlier Outcomes
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women-and a lack of research could be the culprit.
What Happens to Your Body During Scary Movies
Ever heard the term "bloodcurdling" used to describe a horror movie? The description might not just be figurative — it might have some real implica...
Heart Disease: A Gut Reaction
It's well-known that gut bacteria play an important role in digestion. But new evidence suggests that these microbes may be responsible for a whole l...
Walnuts Do the Body Good
Could a handful of walnuts a day really keep the doctor away? For patients at risk for type 2 diabetes, perhaps.
What PMS Could Mean for Future Health
PMS means days of emotional distress and physical pain, but new evidence suggests it could also have effects on women years later.
How Being Bilingual Could Affect Your Health
Can you say "better brain function after stroke" in Chinese?
Check Your Pulse
Here's something to get your heart pumping: Your pulse could say a lot about your health.
How 'Social Jet Lag' Might Harm Your Health
It's not just about how much sleep you get — when you go to sleep, and whether that time changes based on the day of the week, could have an impact...
Heart Problems Could Sideline Linemen
Being an athlete doesn't always protect you from heart problems.
New Orleans R&B; Great Passes Away
After playing a concert in Madrid, Allen Toussaint died Monday from what his daughter said was a heart attack.
