Cholesterol gets most of the attention when it comes to heart risk. But calcium buildup inside the arteries is a dangerous warning sign, and Johns Hopkins researchers found a vitamin few have heard of may help slow it down.

Your gums may say more about your health than you realize. That’s because chronic kidney disease and gum disease may fuel each other through inflammation, immune changes and harmful oral bacteria. That makes these things a top priority…

When high cholesterol and weight gain come together, risks for heart trouble ramp up. Doctors will offer a pair of prescriptions, but an ancient snack turned functional food has plenty of clout to help get the job done…

COMISA stands for comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea, two conditions that together substantially raise risks of hypertension and heart disease. Treating only one is like bailing water out of a boat without fixing the leak.

Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the second greatest health threat. Getting an accurate measurement of blood pressure is critical. But are we? Some experts say change is needed…

Some of the earliest signs of liver trouble are ones that you could easily dismiss as either oddities or symptoms of benign conditions, like menopause. Considering how easy it is to support liver health, that’s a shame. Watch for these signs and avoid permanent damage…