In spite of stroke-prevention efforts in recent years, stroke risk factors appear to be becoming more common, according to a new study.

Cigarette smoking may increase kidney disease risk among African-Americans, according to a new study.

The American Heart Association (AHA) has identified seven simple steps people can take to reduce their risk of heart disease. But new evidence suggests that the AHA's "Life's Simple 7" may wind up benefiting much more than patients' hearts. {C}

Good news for cirrhosis patients: Survival may be much more common than it once was.

Smokers, it’s never too late to quit — and there may now be even more good reasons to do so.

Smoking can do more than damage your lungs and give you bad breath. It's also linked to kidney disease in adults – and possibly in children as well.