People often let chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes go for a long time without treatment. Here’s why you should address them before symptoms begin.

You can check your blood pressure at home with or without using a digital monitor. Here are the steps you need to measure ...

I knew I was having a stroke because I was familiar with the warning signs,” she says. But she couldn't communicate that.

Women who develop bacterial vaginosis (BV) often later acquire chlamydia, a common and potentially serious sexually transmitted bacterial infection.

The new estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have ...

Dementia cases are rising, but early action, healthy habits, and focused health policies can help reduce its impact, ...

A new study by NYU Langone Health reveals that over 40% of US adults aged 55 and above are at risk of dementia, with ...

Many people make these common mistakes when taking blood pressure at home, experts say. A cardiologist provides tips for ...

The words "calm down" are worse than unhelpful -- they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a ...

A new study found women who face microaggressions - subtle acts of discrimination - during pregnancy were more likely to ...

As we age, our bodies undergo various physiological changes that necessitate a proactive approach to health management.

FRIDAY, Jan. 3, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Think you’re too old to cave to peer pressure when it comes to boozing? That’s probably not so, a new study says. An adult’s network of social connections ...