Most of us are aware that excess weight around the belly in middle age raises our risk of developing a long list of health ...

"Heart failure and kidney failure often go hand in hand," he told Newsweek, adding that the kidneys control the way the body handles salt and water. If they are not getting rid of these substances ...

Pregnant women and over 75s are being encouraged to take part in a new vaccination programme to protect themselves and unborn ...

Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients.

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February is American Heart Month — a time dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the country. While many understand the general risk factors, ...

Having seen both grandmothers and her mother face their final years alone, the fiftysomething author contemplates ...