The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new opioid painkiller — and this pill is thought to be difficult to abuse.

A blood pressure medication once considered a threat to women's health may not be as bad as researchers thought.

A bad marriage can be a real heartbreaker. That’s the message from a new study that looked at how marriage affects the development of heart disease over time.

Women with breast cancer are often faced with a choice between partial or complete breast removal. More and more have been opting for the complete removal, new research suggests.

What you don't know about your health might hurt you. New research found that many people had a chronic illness without knowing it.

Heart disease is one of the many health issues people with diabetes may face, so it's important to find it early. A new study found that one expensive test may not be better than the usual heart disease screening methods.

Kids learn all sorts of things from their parents including healthy and unhealthy habits, suggest the authors of a new study.

What can improve heart disease patients' mood and outlook? A new study suggests that exercising at home could help the emotional health status of these patients.

Having trouble remembering things lately? Maybe you’re eating too many trans fats. Found in many fast foods, trans fats are already known to be bad for the heart. But they may harm your memory as well.

NSAIDs are often a go-to treatment for minor aches and pains. But patients with atrial fibrillation may want to have another talk with their doctor about whether these medications are the best option.