Many people fail to rev up their exercise regimen before they leave for a ski vacation -- and the sudden burst of activity on the slopes puts them at risk for heart attack, researchers say.

The drugs apixaban and Xarelto are effective at preventing deadly blood clots, new studies show.

A research review finds that new moms have little sex drive in the first months after delivery.

In the wake of actor Michael Douglas's announcement that he has stage IV throat cancer, WebMD answers frequently asked questions about the disease.

People over 50 get a self-esteem boost when they read negative news about young adults, a study shows.

Older people with high blood pressure who drink one to two cups of coffee a day have more elastic blood vessels than those who drink less or more, Greek researchers report.