May 19, 2025
Swapping just 30 minutes of sedentary time per day for any physical activity may lower the risk for another heart attack or death within a year of being treated for a heart attack or chest pain, new research finds.
Apr 8, 2025
From Coachella to Bonnaroo, it's music festival season, and veterans have plenty of healthy advice on how to enjoy your favorite jams without getting into one.
Apr 7, 2025
Dr. Priya Soni, an infectious disease specialist in Los Angeles, grew up learning about microbes. Now she teaches families and her community how to protect themselves from the bad ones – and the importance of vaccines like the one for measles.
Apr 2, 2025
A win for weekend warriors? Any time is a good time to get the recommended amount of physical activity, which could reduce the risk of an early death, new research finds.
Apr 1, 2025
Walking is a popular way to stay physically active. But there are ways to reap even greater benefits from your daily steps.
Mar 26, 2025
As many "emerging adults" experience heart disease risk factors by their late teens, a new report explores how to help them head off future issues.
Mar 13, 2025
As the creator of the decades-long Johns Hopkins Precursors Study, Dr. Caroline Bedell Thomas pioneered ways for identifying the root causes of heart disease.
Mar 12, 2025
Watching TV for an hour or less each day may help offset the risk for heart attack and stroke in people genetically predisposed to Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
Mar 11, 2025
Some women with a history of cancer may be able to reduce their risk of death from heart disease, stroke and other causes by walking more and increasing physical activity – even a little.
Mar 6, 2025
Women with higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals in their blood during pregnancy experienced lower risks for high blood pressure in middle age, new research shows.