A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel has unanimously voted to approve the first drug-eluting stent developed to treat peripheral artery disease after deeming it both effective and safe.

For middle-aged women with restless legs syndrome, it's not just itching and an irresistible urge to move the legs. It also may be a risk factor for high blood pressure.

There has been a steady decline in the number of Americans with coronary heart disease in recent years, yet rates vary by race and ethnicity, and residents of some states have a risk that is more than double other geographic regions.

For people with who have food allergies or sensitivities, eating at restaurants can be a health hazard. Even when the staff and chefs are accommodating, cross contamination can still happen in the kitchen, which can have serious health consequences for the diner.

The autumn can bring all sorts all cold, allergy and sinus symptoms. The nose during this time of year seems often to be either runny or stuffed up.

Imaging techniques, such as MRI's and ultrasound, can detect obvious problems within the pancreas such as enlargement and large, abnormal growths. New imaging advancements may help doctors predict  future problems by looking at something very small.

One major roadblock of getting organ transplants for patients is finding people who are willing to donate. Now, the donation and transplant community is celebrating a long-awaited turn in the right direction.

The incidence of breast cancer in men remains quite low and so does awareness of the disease. Yet the most common cancer in women does show up in men who need to be on the lookout for breast changes...too.

It might seem like a simple move, but the ability to cross your legs soon after a stroke may help indicate how a patient's recovery will go and aid doctors in determining which have the best shot at recovery.

The discovery of key brain receptors gives researchers new ammunition in finding new and innovative ways to treat Alzheimer's disease and disability from stroke.