"Blood pressure should be screened starting at age 18, with follow-ups every three to five years if normal, or annually if elevated,” he says. “Cholesterol testing should start by age 20 if risk ...

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Maybe it's not winter yet. But once sickness season sets in (admit it: chances are you're already feeling sniffly), the common cold threatens to zap your energy, break your routine—and keep you out of ...

A recent study identified modifiable risk factors that can lower the likelihood of developing stroke, dementia, and late-life depression. Out of 17 modifiable risk factors, high blood pressure has the ...

Our kidneys do a tremendous amount of work. Every day, they filter about 150 quarts of blood, cleaning it of waste, toxins and extra water. They regulate how much fluid is in the body and balance our ...

“If you’ve ever studied for six hours in a row, you are beat,” says Dr. Muñoz. “Your brain has actually been processing that ...

A Latina dietitian who regularly works with Hispanic clients said you don’t have to sacrifice "el sabor" when focusing on your health.

The car is packed, and the trip is planned. You're all set for a road trip of (safe) summer fun. When it comes to long stretches in a vehicle, though, there can be quite a few roadblocks to health.

For something so small, the prostate can cause big problems. This gland, which is roughly the size of a walnut, is an ...