Drinking 1 cup of caffeinated coffee a day might help lower a person's risk of recurrent AFib episodes by as much as 39%, a ...

Three medical experts review the evidence around how antidepressants may affect the gut microbiome, and what this could mean ...

Some bacterial species, particularly some linked to inflammation, are associated with coronary artery disease, a common form ...

Vitamin D3 may help drastically reduced the risk of having a second heart attack, a new clinical trial has found.

A common chemical used in dry cleaning and for certain consumer products called tetrachloroethylene (PCE) may triple a person's risk for liver fibrosis, a new study reports.

Scientists have found that they may be able to use the retina's blood vessels to help predict a person's heart disease risk ...

Researchers from the University of Birmingham have found that flavanols, which are found in cocoa, tea, and berries, may help ...

Phase 3 clinical trial results of an investigational drug has shown benefits in treating people with APOE4/4 with early Alzheimer's disease.

BMI (body mass index), which is based on the height and weight of a person, is an inaccurate measure of body fat content and does not take into account muscle mass, bone density, overall body ...

Heartburn is a common symptom of acid reflux, occurring when stomach contents flow back into the esophagus. Frequent occurrences may indicate gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Lifestyle ...

Flu shots contain tiny amounts of inactive, or dead, flu virus. They also contain other ingredients, such as stabilizers, preservatives, and substances that encourage an immune response. The flu ...

The heart rate measures the number of times per minute that the heart contracts or beats. Most adults have a target resting heart rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute. A healthy heart supplies the body ...