Tomorrow is the first day of heart health month, and the Burlington YMCA is launching a new program to help you live a longer, healthier life. The "Y" is getting an $11,000 grant to give people ...

This week the World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines recommending people switch the regular salt they use at ...

Making thoughtful protein choices is an important part of managing diabetes, as these decisions not only affect blood sugar ...

Flossing at least once a week may lower the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to preliminary results from a ...

Seniors whose cholesterol levels spike and plummet year-to-year could be at increased risk of dementia and failing brain ...

We all know that things like stress or diet changes can temporarily elevate our blood pressure. But you might not actually ...

Scientists have discovered that long-term use of common medications for high blood pressure and heart failure could contribute to kidney damage. While these drugs, including ACE inhibitors, are ...

Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently.

People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...

Monash University researchers have revealed how the gut—and what we eat—regulates high blood pressure, opening the door to ...

Advances in medical treatment for cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the U.S., have helped patients live longer. But a new report finds that risk factors that lead to heart disease ...

Discover how controlling blood pressure can protect your brain health, as groundbreaking research shows an impressive ...