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Obesity strongly linked to 11 types of cancer

People who are obese have a greater risk of developing and dying from several types of cancer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone marrow, a research review confirms.

Pacemakers may malfunction near certain appliances or tools

Pacemakers may fail to properly regulate patients' heartbeats near certain appliances and tools that generate electric and magnetic fields, a German study suggests.

More young women are getting heart attacks — here's why

On the morning of December 15, 2016, 37-year-old Christine Wayne woke up feeling tired and more rundown than usual.

For men, heavy drinking may damage hearts over time

Men with a history of heavy drinking are more likely to have stiff walls in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, an important measure of heart risk, according to a recent study.

Even 'mild' heart defects may affect kids' school performance

Children born with heart defects, even minor ones, perform worse than other kids on third-grade reading and math tests, a new study finds.

Many pacemaker recipients can safely get non-chest MRIs

It might be possible for people with an older pacemaker to safely get an MRI after all.

Exactly how much coffee is too much coffee

Can you drink too much coffee?

9-1-1: The warning signs of heart attack every woman should know

One in three women are living with cardiovascular disease, and about half of all women have at least one risk factor for the disease, according to the American Heart Association.

Surprisingly heart-healthy foods

Many of us began the year with resolutions to take the obvious steps to improve our health: eat more fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.

Toxic metal at higher concentrations in gluten-free food?

Although less than 1 percent of Americans have celiac disease, gluten-free diets remain all the rage in the United States.