Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for ...

Sexual abstinence has been linked to changes in hormone levels, including decreased oxytocin and testosterone (Kosfeld et al., 2003; Müller et al., 2011). These hormonal changes may contribute to ...

High cholesterol is a growing concern for many people, as it increases the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

A heart can never rest. That creates a problem for a heart that has lost muscle tissue. “Skeletal muscle has a significant ...

Vitamin D is crucial for bone health and the immune system, but excessive supplementation can lead to toxicity, causing ...

Researchers at the University of Toronto's Institute of Biomedical Engineering have found that studying blood flow in leg ...

People with type 2 diabetes who take GLP-1 and SGLT-2 medications have a lower risk of having COPD symptom flare-ups than ...

"Heart failure and kidney failure often go hand in hand," he told Newsweek, adding that the kidneys control the way the body handles salt and water. If they are not getting rid of these substances ...

Cardiovascular diseases claim more lives in the U.S. than all forms of cancer and accidental deaths combined, according to ...

Most of us are aware that excess weight around the belly in middle age raises our risk of developing a long list of health ...

Elevated fat levels in your liver can raise your chances of developing serious health issues, including diabetes, ...

February is American Heart Month. It's a time dedicated to raising awareness and education about heart disease.