You’re under 50. You’re pretty fit. You can’t have a heart attack, right? Truth is, starting at the age of 35, heart disease is the leading killer of women—but only 20 percent of women believe they’re at risk for heart disease.

In a field largely still in its infancy, scientists are making headway toward using stem cells to treat heart ailments. Here’s a look at what’s in the pipeline.

Need a reason to look on the bright side? A new study suggests that optimists’ glass-half-full approach to life may actually offer some health benefits.

More than 50 million people take aspirin to prevent heart disease, and in some cases its blood-thinning properties can save a life. But the century-old drug is a double-edged sword.

Are you a secret eater?  A calorie prisoner?  A University of North Carolina survey finds 60-percent of women have an eating disorder, and they may not take more familiar forms like anorexia or bulimia. And when food takes over your life, doctors say it’s time to take control.

Patients with conditions like arthritis, asthma, migraines, diabetes, heart disease and even pregnancy can all be affected by the weather. But now a new web based service sends out alerts people of the weather, so they have time to prepare accordingly.

25-hundred Americans die from heart disease each day. If you have a family history of this condition, you’re at an increased risk for developing it. One Louisiana woman chose not to take any chances on letting heart disease go undetected.