Research shows higher fiber consumption may lower coronary heart disease risk in night shift workers, suggesting dietary adjustments for better health.

The death rate of severe heart attacks has risen over the past decade among Americans under 55, new research shows.

Many older adults began taking aspirin years ago when it was widely promoted as a protective measure. Some may not realize ...

Avoiding meat might slightly lower the odds of reaching 100 — but only for frail, underweight seniors. In very old age, staying strong and maintaining muscle matters more than long-term disease ...

Dr. Graham A. Colditz discusses the importance of health recommendations, such as quitting smoking, avoiding weight gain, and eating a healthy diet, and shares how he incorporates these into his own ...

TEXARKANA, Texas - Six high school seniors were honored with scholarships totaling $10,500 as part of the 2026 ‘Women with ...

A shingles shot might do more than prevent a painful rash — it could actually help slow down the aging process. In a large national study of more than 3,800 Americans age 70 and older, those who ...

A Newport News family said they are battling a rare heart disease, known as catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, also known as CPVT, which has severely ...

When patients arrive for a cardiac MRI at Health First’s Holmes Regional Medical Center, they may not realize that while they lie still in the scanner.

While heart disease in younger populations is rising globally, there have been virtually no studies examining parenting while navigating an early-onset cardiovascular condition. To address this gap, ...

Preventive testing is one of modern medicine’s most powerful tools. Essential medical tests are not designed to search for illness in healthy people; they are designed to protect health before disease ...