People who have used amphetamines such as benzedrine and dexedrine appear to be at increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

Scientists at the University of Leicester at Singapore have developed a blood pressure-reading device that is set to revolutionize diagnostic technology.

As life spans continue to increase, so the will risk of dementia in individuals, but new research from Sweden indicates people can minimize this risk.

Stroke risk in men and women increases with higher levels of non-fasting triglycerides (a type of blood fat), according to new research.

Chemotherapy can take a health toll that can rival the cancer it treats in terms of discomfort and maintenance. Here are a few ways to take care of yourself or a loved one following chemotherapy.

Scientists have introduced congenital heart disease-causing mutations in mice and then successfully treated hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) -- the thickening of heart muscle.

Cleaning, dressing, draining and caring for wounds may be more important the choice of antibiotic given to children, according to a new study.

Although a quarter of the world's population experiences hypertension, around half of them do not take their medication as instructed, according to a new study.

According to a recent study, kids who live in urban public housing spend more time playing outside than other urban children.

Recent work from pharmacology researcher Dean Burkin may lead to better treatments for the most common form of muscular dystrophy (MD) known as Duchenne.