It's not unusual to experience clinical depression in the months following a stroke, but scientists have not understood exactly why many stroke survivors end up depressed.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients are at an increased risk of heart disease. The key to treatment is catching it early. A specialized ultrasound scan appears to offer an effective screening capable of detecting early heart abnormalities.

Endurance exercises such as running and bicycling benefit overall health and improve longevity. However, there appears to be a point where too much of a good thing is possible.

After suffering cardiac arrest, survivors don't always maintain full brain functioning. A simple bedside tool helps predict whether patients are likely to experience favorable neurological outcomes.

Former Chicago Bulls star Orlando Woolridge has died at the age of 52 following a battle with a chronic heart condition, the Shreveport Times has reported.

Helping an obese child lose weight can do more than reduce playground teasing. It could also reduce a child's likelihood of having sleep apnea or metabolic syndrome.

Patients with heart failure are at a high risk of dying. Despite this fact, less than half of heart failure patients have advance directives dictating end-of-life interventions they want avoided.

A genetic mutation in small tumors of the adrenal glands appears to have interesting consequences. Researchers found that the gene mutation can cause sodium retention and subsequent hypertension.

Yet another study suggests dark chocolate may be a tasty and inexpensive way to protect your heart. Even better for chocolate fans, the new research suggests you should eat it every day.

Maintaining a high level of fitness into middle age does more than promote overall cardiovascular health. It also appears to protect blood vessels from hardening typically associated with age or plaque build up.