Take one step forward, two steps back. Take 6,000 steps forward and forget going back, especially when it comes to women's health.

New drugs are always tested for safety and effectiveness in trials before the FDA approves them. But this doesn't mean they are effective for everyone for a particular condition.

Not all heart failure patients are created equal. Some have more severe symptoms, and some are more stable. So researchers need to learn whether medications work in each subgroup of patients.

Blood thinners are commonly given after heart surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots, strokes and other complications. The question is how much they reduce the risk.

Hot flashes are a biggie among middle-aged women. But common effects of menopause can differ around the world. New research has identified a number of different symptoms among menopausal women with osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease.

It's not uncommon to be prescribed a blood thinner if you have atrial fibrillation. But blood thinners carry their own set of risks, including the possibility of hemorrhage.

Sometimes, hospital patients’ hearts stop beating. Standardizing best practices and quality control methods in hospitals have improved patients' chances at life. A recent study’s findings show improved outcomes have been steadily rising.

The US Food and Drug Administration officials have approved a new heart pump designed to benefit patients with advanced heart failure awaiting a heart transplant.

A common treatment after having a blood clot is taking blood thinner medication. But many doctors will eventually take patients off medication when it's no longer necessary. Then what?

Being unemployed might not just be bad for your bank account. It also appears to affect your heart. New research suggests that unemployment or multiple job losses in rapid succession, may be linked to an increased heart attack risk.