When Michael Travis suffered a sudden heart problem, quick action—and the instant availability of an AED unit—made all the difference.

A prenatal ultrasound alerted Amanda Rostic to her son's medical challenges, giving her time to plan his care well before birth.

Avoid the (tick) bite this year as their population expands ... your health could depend on it.

Study: These two factors make you three times more likely to die from heart disease.

Some on the list might surprise you.

Jeremy VerVeer suffered his first heart attack at age 25. He then survived three more by age 38.

Specific proteins released by a damaged heart may help doctors quickly identify patients at high risk of heart attack and stroke.

Researchers find women 60 and older are more likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke if they used antibiotics for two months or longer.

After bariatric surgery, Jaclyn Folkema is finally able to run, swim and play with her 9-year-old daughter.

Not all strokes happen quickly. But quick action still makes all the difference.

Mounting evidence indicates the most common sexually transmitted virus is likely tied to a higher risk of stroke and heart problems.

Even a modest increase in fitness level can improve longevity and quality of life.