Heart disease continues to stand as the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. Coronary heart disease, the most common type of heart disease in the U.S., was responsible for the deaths of nearly ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

As the global population ages, the prevalence of Parkinson’s continues to rise, with an estimated 25 million people expected to be living with the neurological disease by 2050. The incurable ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared another blood test that could help doctors identify whether a patient's memory problems are likely caused by Alzheimer's disease. The new test, called ...

FDA cleared the Elecsys pTau181 test as the first blood-based biomarker to aid in the initial assessment of Alzheimer's disease and other causes of cognitive decline that can be used in the primary ...

At least 178 children and staff have fallen ill with the disease. An outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) has hit Tennessee, affecting dozens of schools in Shelby County, which includes ...

Prince George's County Public Schools say over 40 schools in the district have reported cases of hand, foot and mouth disease as of Thursday. The viral illness is common among young children between ...

The US Food and Drug Administration has given clearance to another blood test to help assess Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline, providing a broader understanding of when the ...

Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno is taking some time away from hockey to be with his daughter. Foligno will take a leave of absence from the club while his daughter undergoes a surgery related ...

WSJ. Magazine’s annual Innovators issue recognizes groundbreaking talents from a range of disciplines. Priscilla Chan is this year’s philanthropy innovator. Check back for more cover stars through ...

Washington County Public Schools reported hand, foot and mouth disease outbreaks at eight schools since Sept. 1. The disease is contagious but usually not serious, and it is common during the summer ...