Smoking and high blood pressure account for 1 in 5 and 1 in 6 adult deaths, respectively, in the United States.

Costly surgical treatments aren’t always better for people with diabetes and stable heart disease.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends a daily aspirin for men between the ages of 45 and 79 and women between 55 and 79.

Packing on too many pounds early in life can put you at risk for disability later on.

Get better health care by finding a regular doctor.

Turning on the Saturday morning cartoons or even popping in an educational DVD isn’t going to make an Einstein of your baby

Young people who view old age fondly are more likely to become healthy seniors than those who think getting older is a drag.

Some researchers want to boost HDL levels using a different tool: synthetic HDL.

Gaining too much weight during pregnancy may contribute to mothers becoming obese and can endanger their babies.

Older people who move to places like Florida may have the right idea—for their hearts.