After decades of fat-phobic diets, many people still believe that fat intake is what ultimately leads to obesity and related diseases. In reality, the right fats may actually save lives.

Patients with an abnormally slow heart rate may have concerns about the potential for complications. But new evidence suggests these patients can rest a little easier.

Many people believe that a positive mindset can help them overcome disease. New evidence suggests that the power of the mind-body connection may not only be real, it may also be a two-way street.

Mosquitoes aren't just a pesky nuisance on warm summer days — many carry disease. And the newest of these mosquito-borne diseases is Zika virus.

Couch potatoes, arise and exercise — you have everything to gain, especially when it comes to heart health.

Most people know that eating fast food is a quick way to gain weight. But they may not realize that sit-down restaurants can be just as unhealthy.

Doctors may now have another tool in their arsenal for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).

Women's hearts are not the same as men's when it comes to a condition called atrial fibrillation (Afib).

Once upon a time, it seemed that only middle-aged men got kidney stones, but that story may be changing.

Teen habits could cast long shadows for men when it comes to high blood pressure (hypertension).