Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the US, but watching for certain risk factors may help give your heart a chance.

Traumatic events — such as assault and natural disasters — may exact more than just an emotional toll on many women.

Smokers, if you need another reason to quit, here’s one that might surprise you: Quitting might save your hearing.

For those in midlife, lifestyle choices made now may have a major impact on living long and staying independent later in life.

Experimenting is often how kids and teens learn. Experimenting with electronic cigarettes, however, may be risky.

Exercise in your teens is a good thing, but even with exercise, poor ability to cope with stress may affect your heart later in life.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and infertility have been well-known dance partners for many years. Now new evidence suggests that PCOS is also dancing with a lot of other chronic health issues.

That nightcap or glass of wine with dinner may be doing more than just relaxing you at the end of a long day. It could be boosting your heart health.

Memory and thinking tend to slow down in older adults, but those who stay physically active may keep their minds running smoothly.

Obesity is linked to a host of conditions, such as sleep apnea and high blood pressure. New research suggests that cutting calories may improve these conditions.