A key way to reduce the effects of metabolic syndrome is to lower high blood pressure. Reducing the amount of salt (sodium) in your diet is a great start.

Too often, diabetes leads to kidney disease. But it doesn't have to. When kidney problems are caught early, you can take steps to prevent more serious kidney disease.

Smoking damages your arteries, and it’s thought that the damaged arteries in the discs and joints in your back may lead to pain and injury.

Along with diet and exercise, treatment to lower cholesterol may include the B vitamin niacin combined with medicines, such as statins.

You may need several types of medicine to control your COPD symptoms. You may take some of these medicines using an inhaler. Others you may take by mouth.

If your migraine pattern changes or your headaches suddenly feel different, it could be a sign of a more serious medical condition.

Atherosclerosis can start as early as childhood and can lead to many health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.

Use this worksheet to help manage your condition. Record your test dates and results, and list your goals for your next visit with your healthcare provider.

About 30 out of 100 people with diabetes get a skin problem sooner or later. Fortunately, most problems can be prevented or easily treated. Read on to learn more.

Evidence is mounting that people with gum (periodontal) disease may be more at risk for heart disease and stroke.