High blood pressure is a relatively common condition that can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. A recent review examined the different drug treatment options.

Coffee has been a common wake-up tool for a long time. Now, high-octane energy drinks are popular for packing an even bigger kick. Researchers wanted to know how these drinks affect the heart.

There has been some uncertainty about statins potentially causing mental confusion and impairment. Researchers have looked at the relationship again.

The vast majority of pregnancies are uncomplicated, with healthy moms and healthy babies. But one of the more common pregnancy complications when one occurs is pre-eclampsia.

As many Americans age, we’ve been told to expect a huge swelling in the rates of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A new review of recent studies shows some improvement being made on this front.

No activity is more familiar to children than running: running on the playground, down the street, in races or though the house. But kids today may not run like they once did.

Hamburgers, potato chips and some prescription medications — what could all of these things have in common? Their sodium content may be putting people at risk for heart problems.

Chest pain can be a sign that the heart may not be working properly. Could the characteristics of that pain point to different diagnoses for men and women?