Cholesterol. You hear the word a lot. But what exactly is Cholesterol, and why should you be concerned about it?

This commonly misunderstood disease affects 5 million Americans. Let's take a closer look at congestive heart failure.

Over 6 million Americans suffer from the angina, yet many people have never even heard the term. Let?s look at what angina is.

Heart disease affects more than 20 million Americans. Let's explore the various forms that heart disease can take.

In recent years, studies on the health effects of chocolate having shown that eating a moderate amount of chocolateâ??especially the d...

Some birth defects are due to chromosomal abnormalities in a baby. These include trisomy abnormalities like Down syndrome, and monosomy ones...

A new study weighs the risks against the benefits of several drugs designed to prevent invasive breast cancer in women who are at high risk,...

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Maternal death continues to be the international standard by which a nation's commitment to women's status and their health can be evaluated...

A growing number of women are asking their doctors for c-sections when there is no medical reason.