Time spent sedentary beyond six hours per day during growth from childhood through young adulthood may cause an excess increase of 4 mmHg in systolic blood pressure, a new study shows.

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a heart condition that develops when the ...

A serious condition brought on by abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart, most cases ...

Turmeric is a natural herb that may affect how well other medications and supplements work. This includes cancer medications ...

More doctors are looking out for the condition. But that’s not enough to explain the increase in the nation’s overall ...

At the first sign of a runny nose many people dash out to buy a cold and flu remedy - but soon that might become harder to do ...

Recent research indicates that even small increases in physical activity, such as five minutes of uphill walking or ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition, especially among older adults. It’s often called a “silent” issue because it usually doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms. But even ...

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of autonomic dysfunction. Your autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary functions such as ...

What are the stages of chronic kidney disease? Here's what you need to know about the symptoms and slowing progression.

While it's not always possible to predict when a stroke will happen, some tell-tale signs could act as indicators. Here are some of the early symptoms of a stroke to look out for ...

Tens of thousands of people who have a stroke could be diagnosed and treated sooner as new data found that the average time between onset of first symptoms and a 999 call being made was nearly an hour ...