Rates of death from stroke have steadily declined in the past century. A recent statement investigated what factors are affecting this trend.

Autism is a developmental condition that has been  separately  linked to both genetic and environmental factors. Recent research shows how it's possible that both factors can work together.

Women with mild forms of heart disease are thought to be at greater risk of one day having a major cardiac event and maybe dying from it. An international study has challenged this belief.

Medication is just one of many causes of gingivitis, and a recent review of studies suggested that calcium channel blockers (CCBs) used to treat high blood pressure may be one of the offenders.

COPD, a common lung disease, used to be considered a disease that primarily occurs in men. However, in recent years, more women have been diagnosed with COPD.

If you are reaching for a defibrillator, the situation is likely one of life or death. But a new announcement warns that a certain type of defibrillator might not perform in that emergency.

Women with osteoporosis (brittle bones) have two effective treatment choices: Prolia (denosumab) and Reclast (zoledronic acid). So which is more effective? A recent study did a side-by-side comparison.

Shortly after US health officials took the precaution of approving a vaccine for the H5N1 bird flu strain, another strain is causing concerns for a different nation.

Children of obese parents are at high risk for heart conditions later in life. What can be done to lower this risk?

While risk of stroke or heart failure rises with atrial fibrillation (abnormal heartbeat), people with the condition may not show any symptoms. A simple monitor, however, may diagnose this common irregular heartbeat.