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Skipping the salt could slash heart disease risk by nearly 20%, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, which was held in Amsterdam this week.

For people who have previously had a heart attack, taking a daily aspirin could reduce their risk of a repeat cardiac event or stroke, according to a recent Danish study.

Dr. Cluny Lefevre, a board-certified family practice physician at Fem Strong Health in New York City, shares five tips to help new mothers heal and enjoy a healthy relationship with their child.

The Fox News Health Newsletter brings you trending and important stories about health warnings, drug shortages, mental health issues and more in this weekly recap.

A recent health alert from the CDC indicated malaria isn't always contracted during international travel — there have been recent reports of locally acquired cases.

The TikTok community has turned walking without music, podcasts or other artificial noise into a "stress-relieving" trend. Psychiatrist Dr. Raafat W. Girgis discusses the benefits of "silent walking."

A new study in JAMA Oncology confirms that OpenAI’s ChatGPT might have some serious shortcomings when it comes to doling out medical advice for cancer treatment.

Amid the shortage of ADHD medications, the FDA has approved several generic versions of Vyvanse for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in people 6 years and older.

A pig kidney is still functioning correctly more than six weeks after surgeons at NYU Langone transplanted the organ into the body of a brain-dead man. Doctors shared thoughts on the development.

A Brazilian study has shown that "laughter therapy" expands heart tissue and promotes the flow of oxygen, thus reducing the risk of cardiac events in patients with coronary artery disease.

Two Massachusetts residents have contracted the mosquito-born West Nile virus in what is allegedly the state's first human cases of the year.

Preventing high blood cholesterol is important for heart health. Dr. Robert Pilchik, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology, offered six tips to keep it at a healthy level.

Following President Biden’s Friday remarks that he plans to request funding for a new COVID vaccine amid rising cases, doctors sound off on whether another version is needed.

After a CDC report found that up to 20% of women have been mistreated in some way during the labor and delivery process, doctors are sharing their perspectives about the state of U.S. maternity care.

E.coli bacteria has been detected in the water supply inside the Grand Canyon National Park, according to an advisory released by the National Park Service (NPS) on Friday.

The Virginia Department of Health has issued a warning after similar guidance from the CDC last month about alpha-gal syndrome.

Amid rising COVID cases and hospitalizations throughout the country, several hospitals have reinstated mask-wearing requirements for patients and staff. Here's the list.

Researchers warn of the dangers of ceiling fans after some 2,300 children were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for head injuries between 2013 and 2021. One tip from doctors: Add warning labels.

President Biden told reporters on Friday he plans to ask Congress for funding to help develop a new COVID-19 vaccine, adding he may require everyone to get the shot.

Nearly two dozen people who participated in a Tough Mudder challenge developed rashes and fever after the event last weekend, Sonoma County health officials said.