Health News
How Fast Food Leads to Health Problems
Did you hear that McDonald's is serving breakfast ALL DAY? While that may be fun and convenient, don't forget how fast food affects your health.
Disability Could Come Before Chronic Illness
Many people in the US live with a disability, and many more live with a chronic condition. New research suggests that these two types of issues might often go hand in hand.
New Hearts Add Decades to Patient Lives
Thirty years ago, it was rare for a heart transplant patient to live more than a year. Today, with improved medication and techniques, transplants can lengthen lives by more than 20 years.
The Vital Role of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a nutrient that the body needs to maintain overall good health. Here are nine reasons why vitamin D plays a vital role in your health.
Teens' Bad Breakfast Habits Linked to Future Health
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. New research may add more support to that claim, especially when it comes to teens.
Making Sense of New Cholesterol Advice
In November 2013, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) issued guidelines on how to treat high cholesterol that set off a debate in the medical community.
Sweet Benefits of Chocolate
Chocolate may be sweet, rich and delicious, but it also can provide health benefits when consumed in moderation. Here’s a list of ways that chocolate can benefit your health.
Young Heart Transplant Patients Can Survive Long Term
Heart transplant surgery can be particularly challenging for children. Despite these challenges, it's becoming more common for young heart transplant patients to live a long life.
TAVR Improving Heart Valve Outcomes
A new method for treating a heart common valve condition was introduced in the US in 2012. Now new research is exploring its effects.
Aneurysm Screening for Smokers Over 65
Abdominal aortic aneurysms can be a serious, even deadly ailment. A medical task force has recently released new recommendations for screenings that can save lives.