Women going through menopause might be able to improve their physical as well as mental well-being through a regular exercise program, according to a recent study published in the journal Menopause.

People who remain obese throughout their lives create particularly difficult end-of-life challenges for their doctors, including shorter life spans, a higher likelihood of hospitalization and the need for more intensive care services, a recent study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reports.

Approximately one in four Americans under age 70 has undiagnosed hearing loss, which has been linked to anxiety, depression, loneliness, stress, worsening of heart disease, high blood pressure and other adverse effects conditions.

For most of his early life, something was eating at James Young II -- so he always tried to turn the tables and eat back, he told the American Heart Association News recently.

Although the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation have identified brittle diabetes as a disease, the American Diabetes Foundation has not followed suit, a group working to raise awareness of the condition said recently.

Recent reviews of common medications intended to alleviate back pain suggest that not only are they largely ineffective, but they also might cause gastrointestinal issues.

If Medicare beneficiaries worked harder to cut their heart disease risks, the U.S. government could cut $41 billion from what it spends on the program every year, the American Heart Association reported recently.

Although eating breakfast and not eating late have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, blood-vessel diseases and stroke, no clear guide regarding meal planning exists, the American Heart Association said in a scientific statement.

Parents whose babies are born with congenital heart defects face a high risk of developing PTSD, symptoms of trauma and other mental health issues, researchers reported recently.

President Donald Trump’s vow to reduce “unnecessary” regulations in the biotechnology industry and increase competition received a warm welcome recently from a large biotech trade group.

While more than 4 million people worldwide have an implanted pacemaker or other cardiac rhythm management device, not all of the devices allow their owners to undergo MRIs, an important diagnostic tool to many physicians.

A recent study has found that while the number of small primary care practices is dropping, more of those who remain are using health information technology.

In an action to protect women’s health care from future legislation, the American Academy of Family Physicians, has united with four other major medical groups asking President Donald Trump and Congress to ensure that very cause.

An alternative treatment for chronic pain is gaining momentum with new evidence of its efficacy.

The American Hospital Association is applauding a recent decision by a federal judge denying Aetna's and Humana's request to merge, saying such a move was likely to substantially lessen competition for individual Medicare Advantage plans.