Many people use aloe vera to soothe skin problems like irritation caused by sunburns, but this plant substance may have a wide range of healing abilities.

People who have fatty liver disease may be three times more likely to experience a stroke than healthy individuals, according to a paper that was published in the journal Epidemiology. Researchers at St. Michael's Hospital and the London Health Sciences Centre explored the association between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease—a condition in which fat accumulates in the liver of non-drinkers—and stroke.

Even if a person with clogged arteries has a healthy body mass index (BMI), his or her risk of death may be increased if they carry extra belly weight.

Some people eat meat products that have been seasoned with “smoked liquid” from hickory or other wood because they enjoy the taste, while others may have heard about the potential health benefits of products like smoked salmon, which have been shown to help fight off bacteria.

UCLA researchers have identified a protein that may play an important role in antioxidant therapy.

When Linda Molnar originally went to doctors about an acute pain in her legs, she was assured that it was due to a back injury she had suffered some time ago.

Researchers say there’s another reason to reach for heart-healthy oatmeal for breakfast. A new study has found that a compound in oats can help keep arteries from becoming clogged. A research team at Tufts University studied the effects of oat compounds, called avenanthramides, on arterial health.

A 20-year study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine refutes the common assumption that non-optimal cholesterol levels are insignificant during young adulthood and suggests a stronger emphasis on early lifestyle intervention.

Brushing your teeth may do more than keep your smile bright and your breath fresh. A new study published in the British Medical Journal suggests that regular teeth brushing and good overall oral health can help prevent heart problems.

Overweight and sedentary kids are more likely to have stiff arteries and may end up developing the typically adult disease atherosclerosis at a young age, according to the findings of a new study.