Many past studies have shown that physical activity provides health benefits, but exactly how much physical activity provides the most benefit?

Biological changes can have a significant impact on physical health not only after menopause, but also in the years leading up to it, a new study found.

You may have more control over your stroke risk than you think. Healthy lifestyle practices may help prevent many strokes, a new study found.

Genetically inherited high cholesterol may up your risk of heart disease and stroke, a new study found.

For those with ischemic heart disease, statins are recommended. But not all patients may benefit from statins, according to a new JAMA Internal Medicine study.

For people in middle age, staying fit now could reduce stroke risk later in life, a new study found.

In patients with coronary artery disease, the Mediterranean diet may reduce heart attack and stroke risk, a new study found.

Researchers have known little about the use of aromatase inhibitors and heart disease risk in breast cancer survivors — until now.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a recommendation on taking aspirin for heart attack, stroke and colorectal cancer prevention for certain patients.

Sometimes a medication used to treat one condition can also help with another. That might be the case with pioglitazone (brand name Actos).