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Benefits of Widespread Statin Use Outweigh Risks: Study
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Plavix
Generic Versions of Blood-Thinning Plavix Approved
Palpitations May Signal Future Heart Rhythm Problem
Paralyzed Patients Use Mind to Move Robotic Arm
Sleepwalking a Common Phenomenon in Adults
Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk
Are Post-Angioplasty Stress Tests Unnecessary?
Beijing's Olympic Smog Shows Pollution's Effect on Health
Fitness Fights High Blood Pressure, Even With Family History
Plavix's New Generic Status Could Be Boon for Patients
U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines
Eye Changes May Predict Heart Disease in Blacks With Diabetes
FDA Issues Multiple Sclerosis Drug Alert
People With HIV at Higher Odds of Sudden Cardiac Death
Secondhand Smoke May Harm Heart Function
Blacks Less Likely to Get Help on Scene After Cardiac Arrest: Study
Lifesaving Defibrillators Often Not Nearby When Needed
Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key
Black Africans Less Apt to Develop Heart Rhythm Disorder Than Whites
Clot-Buster Doesn't Raise Bleeding Risk in Warfarin Patients: Study
Fitness in Middle Age Lowers Medical Costs Later: Study
Stem Cell Study Shows Promising Results Against Heart Failure
Angioplasty May Be Risky for Those With Poor Leg Circulation
Longer Commutes Drive Up Health Risks
Pot Belly Boosts Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death: Study
Rate of Hospitalizations for Stroke Has Declined in U.S.
Statins May Help Prevent Irregular Heartbeat in Elderly
Irregular Heartbeat Poses Greater Stroke Risk for Women Than Men
That Long Commute May Be Harming Your Health
Exercise Can Help Fight Heart Failure
Living Near Major Roads May Shorten Heart Attack Survival
Research May Point to New Obesity Treatments
A Heart Disease Veteran at Just Age 12
High Blood Pressure Risk Factors That May Surprise You
Screening for Other Health Problems May Aid COPD Survival
Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
In Some Brain Bleeds, Patients Do Better at High-Volume Hospitals
U.S. Health Care Spending High, But Quality Lags: Report
Aspirin as Effective as Warfarin for Heart Failure: Study
Less Invasive Heart Valve Replacement Works for Elderly: Study
On the Rise: More Babies Born Addicted to Painkillers
Scientists Spot How Cox-2 Painkillers Raise Heart Risks
Study Finds Direct Link Between Obesity, Heart Disease
Healthy Weight Loss May Also Cut Your Cancer Risk
Tasers Can Trigger Fatal Heart Trouble, Study Says
Heart Attack Survival Varies Widely Among Hospitals, Study Finds
Heart Test Spots Sudden Death Risk in Young Athletes
Rate of Statin-Linked Muscle Woes Unclear, Study Suggests
Air Quality Improving in Many U.S. Cities: Report
New Guidelines Issued on Migraine Prevention
New Techniques May Improve Infant Heart Surgery
Stopping Blood Thinners Raises Stroke Risk for Patients With Irregular Heartbeat
Dark Chocolate May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Pacemakers, Defibrillators Sources of Deadly Infections: Study
Stress May Be Tougher on Women's Hearts Than Men's: Study
Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect on Heart
Thyroid Condition Linked to Heart Problems: Study
Depression Linked to Higher Odds for Poor Leg Circulation
Exercise May Help Patients With High Blood Pressure Live Longer
Low-Fat Dairy Linked to Lower Stroke Risk
Study Pinpoints New Abnormality in 'Athlete's Heart'
Deadly 'Choking Game' Appeals to Young Teens
More Smog Might Mean More Hospitalizations
No Proof That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease, Experts Say
Optimism Might Cut Your Risk for Heart Attack
Researchers Repair Damage Caused by Heart Attacks in Mice
Role of Screening, Monitoring in Early Kidney Disease Unclear
Seniors Stop Taking Heart Drugs In Medicare 'Donut Hole'
Testosterone Supplements Might Help Patients With Heart Failure
Cadmium Exposure May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Circumcision May Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer
Dietary Preferences Tied to Age, Race, and Location
On-Screen Smoking, Drinking Influence Teen Behavior
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks Tied to Heart Disease
Too Few Women Seek Testing for Chlamydia
White Rice May Raise Risk for Diabetes
Here Are Fruits, Veggies That Offer Best Bang for Your Buck
Mental Illness Tied to Higher Rates of Physical Problems: Report
Obesity's Health Costs Double Earlier Estimates
What Causes Hot Flashes, Anyway?
Colonoscopy Isn’t First Choice for Many
Health Tip: Know Your Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis
Mobile Stroke Units Might Trim Time to Treatment
Spouses of Cancer Patients May Have Raised Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke
Certain Birth Control Pills May Carry Higher Blood Clot Risk: FDA
Common Blood Pressure Drug Safe for Heart Failure: Study
EKG Heart Test May Predict Risk in Older Adults
High Blood Pressure May Be Especially Lethal for Blacks
Sibling Had a Stroke? Your Risk Might Rise, Too
Cholesterol Levels Vary Widely by Country: Study
Climate Change Could Be Tough on Seniors' Health: Study
Could Menthol Cigarettes Pose Even Higher Stroke Risk?
Omega-3 Supplements No Help Against Repeat Heart Trouble: Review
Cancer Diagnosis May Raise Odds for Suicide, Heart Attack Death
Study: Better Method Needed to Assess Body Fat
Witnessing, Experiencing Traumatic Events May Worsen Heart Disease
You Survived Cancer: Now Pay Attention to Your Overall Health
Study Supports CPR Chest Compressions for Cardiac Arrest
Why Stress Might Make You Sick
When Paramedics Suspect Stroke, They're Usually Right
Chocolate a Sweet Remedy for Many Ills?
Depression Often Follows Stroke, But Treatment Lacking
First Bedside Gene Test Shows Promise
Heavier Baby Girls at Higher Risk for Diabetes, Heart Woes as Adults
Antipsychotic Drugs Might Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study
Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack
Screening for Heart Disease in Women
Bypass Surgery May Be Better Than Angioplasty for Seniors
Cardiac Cocktail Delivered by Paramedics May Save Lives
Community Hospitals Safe for Angioplasty: Study
Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients
Heart Screenings Yield More False-Positives Among Black Athletes
Warfarin Helps Cut Stroke Risk, Researchers Report
Widespread CPR Training Could Boost Heart Attack Survival Rates
Bacteria From Mouth Can Lead to Heart Inflammation: Study
CT Scans Can Spot Heart Trouble Fast
New Injection Might Lower Tough-to-Treat Cholesterol
Ob/Gyn Visit a Good Time to Screen for Heart Disease: Study
Both Too Little and Too Much Sleep Bad for the Heart: Study
Low 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked to Cancer Risk
Low-Dose Daily Aspirin Enough to Help Heart Attack Patients: Study
Showing Patients Images of Their Clogged Arteries a Powerful Wake-Up Call
Stem-Cell Trial Failed to Treat Heart Failure
Hormonal Changes May Trigger Migraines in Some Women
FDA Mulls Expanding Patients' Access to Certain Drugs
Experts Voice Concern Over Synthetic ‘Pot’ Use in Teens
Fatty Meals Could Trigger Inflammation for Diabetics
New Blood Test May Predict Heart Attack
New Drug Bests Standard Treatment for Certain Strokes
Statin Alternative Looks Promising in Early Trials
U.S. Underestimates Long-Term Costs of Obesity, Experts Say
Adrenaline Therapy for Cardiac Arrest Linked to Worse Outcomes
Blood Pressure Variance Between Arms Points to Heart Risk
Less Heart Disease Among Women in Wealthier States: Study
Many Americans Ambivalent Over Laws Aimed at Healthy Living
Vitamin E Supplements Don't Affect Heart Failure Risk: Study
Could Statins Help Prevent Pneumonia?
Lightheadedness Upon Standing Could Signal Heart Risk
Following Heart-Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life
Depression Tied to Earlier Death in Heart Patients
Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows
Psoriasis Patients May Face Higher Heart Risk
Americans’ Blood Levels of Trans Fats on the Decline
Breast Cancer Drug May Increase Bone Loss
Diabetes Can Affect Hearing
Giving Birth to Small Babies Linked to Heart Disease in Moms: Study
Home Birth Riskier for the Child
Smoggy Air Fogs the Brain
Smoking Speeds Men’s Mental Decline
Walking Speed and Hand Grip in Middle Age Associated with Dementia
Americans' Lifespan Has Lengthened Markedly
Inflammation Might Play Role in Heart Disease: Study
Low-Carb, Low-Fat Diets May Each Help the Heart
Your Neighborhood Can Affect Your Heart Health
Race, Location Big Factors in American Diets
Sleep Apnea Treatment May Help Ward Off Heart Failure: Study
Survival of Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients May Vary by Ethnicity
Can Statins Prevent Parkinson's Disease?
Married Heart Surgery Patients Live Longer
Red Meat Can Be Unhealthy, Study Suggests
Sugary Drinks Can Be Hard on Heart: Study
EKG Testing May Spot Fatal Heart Conditions in Children
Health Tip: Protect Yourself From Heart Disease
Insulin Resistance May Lead to Kidney Disease in the Elderly: Study
Light or Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
Lost Hour of Sleep Over Weekend May Put Heart at Risk Monday
Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder
Women Fare Better With Heart Failure
Sleep Problems May Affect Kids’ Behavior
Brain Scans Overused on U.S. Stroke Patients, Study Says
Estrogen-Only Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Genetic Tweak Helps Mice Avoid Cancer, Obesity: Study
Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling
Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients
Heart Failure Patients Urged to Discuss Care With Docs
Cold Air May Raise Heart-Attack Risk During Exercise
Kidney Donors May Not Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
Prescription Meds Can Put on Unwanted Pounds
Stroke Risk Rises With Duration of Type 2 Diabetes: Study
Trans Fats May Raise Stroke Risk in Older Women
Wanted: Female Nurses for Large, Ongoing Study
Combining Heart Valve Repair With Bypass May Be Worthwhile
Could a Statin Lower Your Risk for Depression?
Sleeping Pills Tied to Higher Risk for Death, Cancer
BPA Exposure May Raise Risk of Heart Disease
Family Tree May Aid Treatment of Inherited Heart Disorders
FDA Adds Safety Warnings to Statins
Irregular Heartbeat May Predict Mental Decline in Some
Poor Lung Function Linked to Heart Failure in Study
Stents No Better Than Medicine for Stable Heart Disease, Study Says
Citrus Fruits May Lower Women's Stroke Risk
Study Links 'Body Clock' to Sudden Cardiac Death
Death Rate from Hepatitis C on the Rise
FDA Advisers Back Weight-Loss Drug Qnexa
Hospitals Ranked for Emergency Medicine Quality
New Guidelines Seek to Prevent Sudden Death in Young Athletes
Aspirin as Good as Plavix for Poor Leg Circulation: Study
FDA Weighs Fate of Qnexa for Weight Loss, Again
Hispanic Americans Born Outside Country Have Fewer Strokes
Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don't Have Chest Pain
Medtronic Stent Approved to Treat Coronary Artery Disease
More Doubt on Link Between a Blood Chemical and Heart Disease
Health Tip: How to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
Pregnancy Complications May Predict Heart Trouble Later
Post-Stroke Speech Problems Inflate Cost of Treatment
Treatment Advances Improve the Odds for Heart Failure Patients
‘Silent,’ Irregular Heartbeat Raises Stroke Risk
A Diet Good for Head and Heart
Can Walking Speed, Hand Grip in Middle Age Predict Dementia Risk?
Circulatory Disorder Not Studied Enough in Women, Experts Say
Do Parabens Affect Breast Cancer Risk?
Narcissistic Men at Risk for Health Problems
New Blood Thinner May Prevent Blood Clots During Cancer Treatment
Pedestrians with Headphones More Likely to be Injured
Sleep Apnea Affects Men, Women Equally
Study Confirms Safety of Rotavirus Vaccines
Study Finds Gene Behind Inherited Cases of Enlarged Heart
The Link Between Diabetes and Depression
Any Exercise Benefits Kids' Heart Health: Study
Vitamin D May Not Boost Heart Health in Kidney Patients
Mediterranean Diet Might Be Healthier for Brain
No Cancer Benefit From Vitamin B, Omega-3 Supplements in Heart Patients
Smog May Harm Women's Brains: Study
Stem Cell Treatment Might Reverse Heart Attack Damage
Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say
Strutting the Catwalk in Red, Stars Promote 'The Heart Truth'
Aisle Seat Better for Preventing Blood Clots
Big Drop in Americans' Blood Levels of Trans Fats, CDC Says
Heart Disease Risk Gene May Pass From Dads to Sons
Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study
Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC
Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-in-Hand': Researchers
Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery
Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives
New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others
Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health
Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too
Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say
Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery
Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes
Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke
Pediatrics Group Stresses Parental Involvement
When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men
Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk
Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens
Optimal Heart Health Starts Early: Study
Brain Games May Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
Frying With Olive, Sunflower Oil OK for Heart, Study Finds
Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems
Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health, Study Says
Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System
Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say
Stroke Patients With Delirium Have Worse Prognosis
Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
Fewer Drowning Deaths, Injuries in Kids
'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men
Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
Drugs for Adult ADHD Safe for the Heart
Endovascular Graft Approved for Tears of Aorta
Fitness May Trump Weight for Good Health
HPV Test Finds Cervical Cancer Earlier
Older Runners Still Use Oxygen Efficiently
Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds
Preemie's Nervous System May Raise Risk for SIDS
Rotating Shift Work Raises Diabetes Risk
Women Quit Breast Cancer Drugs Over Side Effects
Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too
Statins Cost Four Times More in U.S. Than in U.K.
Americans Living Longer, Report Finds
Car, TV Ownership Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack
Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk
Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack
Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest
Role of Diet in ADHD Is Mixed
Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks
Dementia May Lead to Avoidable Hospitalizations
Heart Experts Make Boosting Bystander CPR a Priority
Study Challenges Potassium Guidelines for Heart Attack Patients
Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart
Grief Is a Real Heartbreaker, Study Finds
Kids Who Need Heart Surgery May Fare Better at Busier Hospitals
Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast
New Blood Thinner Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk
Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women
Heart Failure, Diabetes Might Be Linked by Protein
Helping Others to Help Yourself
U.S. Heart Attack Patients Readmitted Most Often: Study
Weight Loss Surgery Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
Doubt Cast on Use of Genetic Test Before Plavix
For 2012, Resolve to Quit Smoking
Breast Cancer Radiation Linked to Raised Heart Risk
New Blood Test May Rule Out Heart Attacks More Quickly
Health Tip: Improving Your Cholesterol
Health Tip: Manage Stress
Jump in Resting Heart Rate Might Signal Higher Death Risk
Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Treating High Blood Pressure May Add Years to Life
Blood Pressure Control in Middle Age Can Lower Lifetime Heart Risk
'Nerve Snip' Might Ease Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report
New Device Approved for Children With Heart Failure
Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players
‘Broken Heart’ Syndrome More Common in Women
Construction Workers at High Risk for Injury and Illness
Diagnosis of Autism Varies Widely Across U.S.
Do Certain Blood Types Boost Stroke Risk?
Donated Pacemakers From U.S. Safely Reused in India: Study
Drinking Raises Risk for Breast Conditions
Healthy Habits May Help Heart and Block Cancer
Kidneys Benefit from Tight Control of Blood Sugar
Poor Lifestyles Harming U.S. Heart Health: Report
Robotic Therapy May Help Some Stroke Survivors Walk
Snow Shoveling Really Does Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study
Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study
Magnetic Brain Stimulation Might Help Some Stroke Patients
Weighing the Benefits of Cancer Screening for Older Adults
Angioplasty Safe at Hospitals Without On-Site Surgery: Review
Chewing Khat Raises Heart Disease, Death Risk: Study
Procedure May Lower Complications After Leg Clots
ADHD Drugs Don't Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study
Obese Patients May Benefit the Most From Surgery for Irregular Heartbeat
FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
Treating Prehypertension Lowers Stroke Risk: Study
FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
Marathons May Damage Part of Heart: Study
Women Can Net the Heart Benefits of Fatty Fish
Gene Mutation Helps Clear Fats From Blood, Study Finds
Hormone Drugs Might Not Raise Heart-Related Deaths in Prostate Patients
Fish May Cut Threat of Heart Disease in Young Women
Fitness May Lower Death Risk Even Without Weight Loss
Sickle Cell Disease Tied to 'Silent Strokes' in Children
First Generic Lipitor Approved
Veggies, Fruit May Lower Women's Stroke Risk
Clogged Arteries Pose Different Dangers for Men, Women: Study
Long-Term Approach to Smoking Cessation May Work Best
Self-Monitoring of Blood Thinner May Halve Clot Risk
Fatty Liver Disease Doesn't Affect Survival, Study Finds
Heart Attack Severity May Depend on Time of Day
Lengthy Hospital Transfers May Hamper Heart Attack Care
Low-Cal Diet Cuts Fat Around Heart in Obese People: Study
Patches, Counseling, Persistence Can Help Smokers Quit
Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots
Does Thinness Raise Alzheimer’s Risk?
Some Holiday Traditions Have Health Consequences: Expert
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Safe for Long-Term Use, Study Finds
ER Visits for Energy-Drink Ills Soar in U.S.
Health Tip: Parenting a Child With a Heart Defect
How Much Salt Is Best for the Heart?
Merck to Pay $950M to Settle Probe of Vioxx Marketing
Surgery May Boost Survival With Dangerous Heart Condition
Hypertension in Young Adulthood May Mean Trouble Later On
Physically Demanding Work Raises Heart Risk in Unfit Men: Study
Does Psoriasis Thwart the Benefits of 'Good' Cholesterol?
Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
Doctors Fall Short in Screening Young Athletes
Drug-Coated Balloons Open Arteries Blocked by Narrowed Stents
Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
Women More Prone to 'Broken Heart' Syndrome: Study
Women, Younger Men Under-Treated Before Heart Attack: Study
9/11 First Responders May Face Greater Heart Risks
Diabetes Education Is ‘Fundamental’
Eat Well for Stronger Sperm
Fewer Disease Risk Factors Yet More Fatal Heart Attacks
Hairdressers May Be First to Spot Skin Cancer
Heart Disease Rates Dropping in America
Heart Patients Using Vitamins May Take Meds Improperly
High Doses of Statins Tied to Less Arterial Plaque in Study
Hormone Therapy May Be OK for Some Women
Low Vitamin D May Increase Stroke, Heart Attack Risk in Women
Lumpectomy Plus Radiation Equals Longer Survival
No Benefit From Niacin for Heart Patients in Study
Playtime Better Than Tube Time for Youngsters
Pneumonia Most Common Infection After Heart Surgery
Study Finds Link Between Low IQ, Large Waistline
Women Marathon Runners Have Less Artery Plaque: Study
Experimental Drug for Irregular Heart Rhythm Raises Death Risk: Study
Low-Income Seniors at Greater Risk for Heart Failure
More Heart Attack Patients Take Meds When They Are Free
Shock Fear May Curb Sex for People With Heart Devices
Shot Might One Day Help Lower Cholesterol
Stem Cells Show Promise in Healing Damaged Hearts
Abused Girls at Greater Risk for Heart Disease as Adults: Study
Blood Thinner Xarelto Shows Promise for Heart Patients
Regular Teeth Cleanings Could Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
Sepsis Plus Heart Rhythm Disorder Linked to Stroke, Death
Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests
Too Few Doctors Screen Young Athletes for Hidden Heart Trouble
New Guidelines Urge Cholesterol Check for All Kids Ages 9 to 11
'Mini-Strokes' Linked to Earlier Deaths
New Research Questions Wisdom of Cutting Down on Salt
'Fake Marijuana' May Trigger Heart Trouble in Teens
Heart Stress Test Likelier When Doctor Owns Equipment: Study
New Bypass Surgery for Stroke Riskier Than Drug Treatment
New Guidelines Issued for Genetic Heart Disease
Xarelto Approved to Prevent Stroke in People With Abnormal Heartbeat
Artificial Heart Valve Doesn't Require Open-Heart Surgery
Earthquakes Put Millions of Lives, Major Cities at Risk
FDA OKs Heart Valve That Does Not Require Open-Heart Surgery
Rx for Heart Patients: Healthier Living, Medication
Some Smokers More Likely to Quit After Stroke Than Others
Device Approved to Remedy Abdominal Aneurysms
Report: Stop Marketing Sugary Drinks to Kids
Women No More Likely to Die After Angioplasty
Dementia May Impede Stroke Recovery
Handheld Metal Detectors Don't Seem to Affect Pacemakers: Study
Many Young Adults Unaware They're Developing Heart Disease
More Evidence Shows Newer Forms of 'Pill' Raise Clot Risk, FDA Says
Poorer Countries Have Higher Rates of Stroke, Study Finds
Python Findings Shed Light on Human Heart Health
Slower Walking Speed Linked to Surgical Risk in Elderly
Speech Therapy Key to Stroke Rehab, But Many Miss Out
U.S. Health Officials Urge Lifestyle Changes to Cut Stroke Risk
Easing Back Pain Through Yoga, Stretching
Genes Could Highlight Plavix Users at Clot Risk After Stent
Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
Viagra May Help Children With Rare Blood Pressure Disorder
Could HPV Raise Women's Risk for Heart Disease?
Illegal Silicone Buttock Injections Can Be Deadly: Experts
Insomnia Might Boost Heart Attack Risk
Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Bedtime May Be Better
Warning Signs for Health Problems Seen in Young Adults Born Prematurely
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Blood Clots
U.S. Diet Still Has Too Much Salt, CDC Warns
Pediatrics Group Expands Age Range for ADHD
Fewer Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure, U.S. Study Finds
Blood Type May Affect Survival After Heart Bypass
‘Million Hearts’ Program Launched
Earlier Breast Cancer Diagnosis for Some Women
Electronic Medical Records Boost Diabetes Care
Good Hygiene, Bad Results?
Moderate Drinking May Offer Benefits to Women
Pertussis Vaccine’s Effectiveness May Be Short Lived
When Real Men Become Fathers
Could Discrimination Help Trigger Illness in Blacks?
Health Tip: Suggestions to Help Manage Angina
U.S. Heart Disease Rates Keep Falling: CDC
Certain After-Stroke Treatments May Boost Outcome
Health Tip: Metabolic Syndrome Raises Chance of Cardiovascular Disease
Task Force Advises Against PSA Test
Environmental Toxins Linked to Hardening of Arteries
Healthy Diet May Counteract Heart Disease Gene
Lasers Safe for Removal of Pacemaker Wires in Elderly: Study
After Stroke, Crossed Legs a Welcome Sign
Children's Chest Pain Rarely Cause for Alarm: Study
Chocolate Could Be Sweet Defense Against Stroke
Restless Legs Syndrome May Boost Blood Pressure
Shift Workers Show Rise in Stress Hormone
FDA Approves First Combo Drug for Diabetes, Cholesterol
Is Female Hormone Disorder Tied to Familial Heart Risk?
Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
Anemia Could Add to Surgical Risks
3 Hours of Exercise Weekly Can Cut Men's Heart Risks
Finding the Right Combo for Losing Weight
MRI Safe With More Recent Defibrillators, Pacemakers: Study
Smokers Have Heart Attacks Earlier Than Nonsmokers
Alcohol, Obesity Major Causes of Sudden Heart Death
'LeGoo' Vessel Plug Approved for Vascular Surgery
Overnight Stay May Not Be Necessary for Stenting: Study
Health Tip: Undergoing Cardiac Rehab
Mild Strokes May Have Hidden Effects
Smoking May Double Risk for Stroke
Singing May Help Some Stroke Victims Regain Speech
Coffee Brews Up Lowered Risk for Depression
Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Boost Stroke Risk
Experts Point Out Signs of Dangerous Heart Rhythm
Spinal Surgery Riskier for Certain Patients, Study Finds
Surgeon Experience Matters in Neck Artery Procedure: Study
Cardiac Rehab May Help Heart Patients Live Longer
Certain Antidepressants With Blood Thinners May Pose Risk for Heart Patients
Childless Men May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
Newer Contraceptive Pills Could Raise Clot Risk, FDA Warns
Antioxidants Not Behind Red Wine's Healthy Effect on Heart: Study
Many With Irregular Heartbeat Unaware of Raised Stroke Risk
Scientists ID More Genes Linked to Heart Disease
Cardiac Rehab May Cut Risk Factors After Mini-Stroke
The Link Between Diabetes and Dementia
Traffic Pollution May Raise Short-Term Heart Attack Risk
Two-Day Dialysis Interval Could Pose Danger: Study
Depression Tied to Higher Risk for Stroke
Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
Heart Failure Care Influenced by Insurance Coverage
One-Third of Severe Heart Attack Patients Have Treatment Delays
Gene Variant May Raise Death Risk After Heart Bypass
U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
A Deadly Code of ‘Honor’
An Apple a Day Really May Keep the Doctor Away
Cholesterol Deposits Around Eyes Linked to Heart Risk
Drop in HRT Use Tied to Fewer Mammograms
Is Marriage Good Medicine for Bypass Patients?
Many Doctors Still Urging Yearly Pap Tests
Open Windows Fatal to Many Kids
Processed, Red Meat Tied to Diabetes Risk
Roll Up Your Sleeve: It’s Flu Shot Time
Certain Risk Factors Could Spur Heart Failure in Normal-Weight People
Drinking Patterns Affect Heart Health, Mouse Study Finds
Erectile Dysfunction May Be Linked With Cardiovascular Trouble
Rural Stroke Victims May Benefit From 'Virtual' Care
Sudden Cardiac Arrest More Common in Poorer Neighborhoods
Verdict Still Out on Virtual Colonoscopy
Heart Defect Seems to Pose Low Risk of Aorta Tear
Lifestyle Changes May Prevent Heart Failure
Muscle Training May Benefit Chronic Heart Failure Patients
New Drug Boosts 'Good' Cholesterol in Study Patients
Newly Found Gene Mutations May Aid Heart Treatments
Protecting Heart May Improve Erectile Dysfunction
Statins Don't Raise Risk of Brain Bleeds After Stroke: Study
U.S. Seeks to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
Heart Devices Like Pacemakers Linked to Infections
Health Tip: Managing Diabetic Heart Disease
Meds Better Than Stent for Preventing Second Stroke: Study
To Fit in Exercise, Make the Time
Aging, Not Menopause, Raises Women's Heart Risks, Study Finds
Babies Born With Heart Disease Often Harmed by Gut Bacteria
Greater Exercise Intensity May Add Years to Life
Heart Disease May Pose Problems in Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
AAP: No Boxing for Children, Teens
Longer CPR Backfires for Certain Heart Patients: Study
Potatoes May Be Good for the Heart After All, Study Says
Smoking Harder on Women's Arteries Than Men's, Scans Show
Blood Protein Might Signal Death Risk in Elderly
Family Heart Disease Risk Linked to Genes, Not Lifestyle
Heart Attack Damage Not Reduced by Adding Balloon Pump to Angioplasty
U.S. Offers Health-Care Pamphlets in Spanish
Could Lots of Chocolate Lower Your Heart Risk?
Health Tip: Why Do I Have High Cholesterol?
New Blood Thinner May Outperform Warfarin for Irregular Heartbeat
Starvation in Youth Linked to Heart Risk in Adulthood
Calcified Plaque in Arteries May Be Tied to Stroke, Dementia Risk
Health Tip: Smoking Strains the Heart
Obesity Continues to Balloon in U.S. and U.K.: Study
Specialized Stroke Centers Deliver on the Weekends
Antidepressant Tied to Dangerous Heart Rhythm: FDA
Women Who Try to 'Do It All' Risk Depression
Common Heart Dysfunction Can Help Bring on Heart Failure
Injectable Psoriasis Drugs May Not Hike Heart Risks: Study
Women With Heart Failure Treated as Well as Men: Study
Infections Among Those With Heart Devices Has Doubled: Study
Marriage May Do a Heart Good for Bypass Surgery
Most Heart Attack Patients Who Need Angioplasty Quickly Get It: Study
Steps Outlined to Screen All Newborns for Heart Defects
New Drug May Put the Squeeze on Heart Failure
Test for Calcium Buildup May Spot Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Children With Kidney Disease Face Many Health Woes
Inflammation From Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heart Disease
Study Assesses TV’s Impact on Lifespan
Ultrasound of Neck Arteries May Help Gauge Stroke Risk
The Fattier Your Heart, the Greater Your Heart Disease Risk
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way to Cut Disease, Death Risk
C-Section Rate Reaches Record High in U.S.
Men at Risk for Knee Cartilage Damage
Mobile Devices Can Strain the Eyes
Monitoring Glucose by iPhone?
Obesity Trend in Teens Now 15 Years Old
Stopping Daily Aspirin Increases Risk for Heart Attack
Survival After Cardiac Arrest in ICU May Depend on Cause
Women in Their 40s Need Annual Mammogram
Cardiologists Often Miss Heart Defects in Young Athletes: Study
Depressed Women Could Face Raised Risk of Stroke
Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study
Is It Time to Bag Homemade Lunches?
Study Pits New Blood Thinner Against Warfarin For Irregular Heartbeat
Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men
Survivors of Brain Hemorrhage May Experience PTSD
As Heart Failure Worsens, Word Recall May Suffer Too
CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say
Hospitals Vary Widely in Rate of Heart Procedures: Study
Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital
Smart Food Choices Key to a Healthy Barbeque
Children's HIV Drugs May Cause High Cholesterol
Smoking Linked to Raised Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
More Neurology Residents Using Clot-Busting Drug for Stroke
U.S. 'Stroke Belt' May Also Be 'Sepsis Belt'
Can Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields Cause Asthma?
Popular Antidepressants Not Always Best Choice for Seniors
Post-Heart Attack Exercise May Depend on Where You Live
Statins May Help Heart in Some Young Stroke Patients
Childhood Depression, Anxiety Tied to Pain in Adulthood
Even a Little Exercise Helps the Heart, Study Finds
Some Ethnic Groups More Vulnerable to Dangerous Fat
Brain Injury Appears to Boost Stroke Risk
Heat-Linked Illnesses Strike Thousands Each Year: Report
Painful Gout Afflicting More Americans: Study
Predicting Who Will -- and Won't -- Survive a Heart Attack
Caution Urged in Intensive Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Chickenpox Vaccine Has Saved Lives
Implantable Device May Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
Family History May Predict Heart Attack More Than Stroke
Heart Disease Prevention May Save Billions Annually in U.S.
Blood Test May Better Predict Diabetics' Heart Risk: Study
Smoking After Heart Attack Raises Risk of Dying
Anti-Clotting Drug May Cause Severe Bleeding With No Benefit
Brilinta Approved for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Clogged Arteries Might Raise Risk of Dementia, Experts Warn
Optimism May Lower Stroke Risk
FDA Approves Blood Thinner Brilinta for Heart Patients
Grandparents May Be Better Drivers
'Broken Heart Syndrome' May Affect More People Than Thought
Married Men Seem to Seek Help for Heart Attacks Sooner
Stopping Daily Aspirin Boosts Heart Attack Risk: Study
Controversial Cholesterol Drug Might Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics
Human Stem Cells Used to Fix Damaged Mouse Heart
Small Study Suggests Milk, Soy Proteins Lower Blood Pressure Modestly
Statins Don't Seem to Raise Cancer Risk
A Cleaner Colon Is Key to Effective Screening
Alcohol Affects Left, Right Heart Chambers Differently
Breast Implants Have Limited Lifespan
Erectile Dysfunction Tied to Sleep Disorder
Hormone Therapy May Lower Risk for Artery Disease
Increase in Diabetes Risk Linked to High-Dose Statins
Multiple Blood Pressure Readings Give More Accurate Diagnosis
Scars of Bullying Can Be Long-Lasting
Certain Painkillers May Raise Odds of Stroke, Heart Attack: Study
Beware of Summer Lightning
Generic, Brand-Name Heart Drugs Seem to Have Same Effect on Thyroid
Ultrasound May Determine Heart Attack Risk in HIV Patients
Bettering Social Status Lowers High Blood Pressure Risk
Health Tip: Insufficient Sleep Can Be Dangerous
Physical Activity Levels Linked to Employment Status
Adherence to Angioplasty/Stent Guidelines Lacking: Study
Coordinated Cooling Effort After Cardiac Arrest Can Improve Outcomes
Sleep Apnea Linked to Blood Vessel Disorders in Study
Study: Potassium Boosts Heart Health, Salt Harms It
California's Rural Elderly Have High Rates of Chronic Illness
Health Tip: Fears and Phobias
Health Tip: Reduce Your Risk of Atherosclerosis
Massage Offers Real Relief from Back Pain
Satisfaction With Life Seems Good for the Heart
Study Finds Heart Failure Drug Ineffective
Healthy Lifestyle May Ward Off Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Medical Futility Trend Seen in Neonatal Deaths
Painkillers May Raise Risk of Dangerous Heart Flutter
Small, Rural Hospitals Provide a Lower Quality of Care: Study
Study Finds Most Urgent Angioplasties Warranted
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix Ups Risk of Heart Problems: Study
More Than 200,000 Suffer Cardiac Arrest in Hospitals Annually
Soluble Fiber Appears Key to Trimming 'Bad Fat'
Breast Cancer Plus Other Health Issues Linked to Worse Outcomes
Calories Are the Secret Ingredient in Weight Loss
Obesity a Major Cause of Early Death in Women: Study
Program Shrinks Time-to-Treatment for Heart Attack: Study
Study Hints at Why Heart Disease Is More Deadly for Blacks
At-Home Blood Pressure Monitoring More Telling Than Doctor's Office Readings
Diabetic Girls May Have Heart Risk Factors
Hospitals in U.S. Territories Have Higher Death Rates: Study
Lab-Grown Blood Vessels Seem to Help Dialysis Patients
New Blood Thinner Beats Plavix When Paired With Low-Dose Aspirin
Class of Drugs Linked to Higher Heart Risk in Older Diabetics
Exhausting Surf Rescues Don't Affect Lifeguards' CPR Skills
FDA Urges Reduced Doses for Anemia Drugs
Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Inflammation, Disease Risk
Early Talk Therapy May Help Stroke Patients Bounce Back
Hospital Delays Tied to Racial Divide in Heart Attack Care
Cocaine-Related Heart Damage May Be 'Silent'
Young Kids at Risk in Home Pools
Delays in Hospital Transfers for Heart Attack Patients May Raise Death Risk
High-Dose Statins May Increase Diabetes Risk
Older Women With Breast Cancer Probably Won't Die From It: Study
Smoking, Prostate Cancer a Deadly Mix
Faster Transition From CPR to Defibrillator May Save Lives
Many Using Free Preventive Screenings Tied to Health Care Reform
Men's Waistlines Could Be Key to Health
Millions Don't Get Meds for Serious Artery Disease: Study
Single Reading Can't Gauge Blood Pressure Control: Study
Gene Study Sheds Light on Often Fatal Heart Condition
HRT May Reduce Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
New U.S. Health Initiative Highlights Disease Prevention
Smoking-Cessation Drug Chantix Linked to Heart Problems
Better Students Excel for Mom and Dad
Coffee May Protect Against Aggressive Breast Cancer
Misuse of Emergency Rooms Takes Its Toll on Docs
More Americans Than Ever Have Asthma
More Olive Oil in Diet Could Cut Stroke Risk: Study
Refinements to PSA Testing May Save Lives
Study Confirms Longer Time OK Between Pap Tests
To Lower Blood Sugar, Concrete Plan Is Better Than Advice
Young Adults Don’t Think About Heart Health
Too Much TV Raises Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease and Death
Diabetics May Be at Greater Risk for Second Stroke
Few Anesthesiologists Monitor Key Heart Signal
Medical Groups Update Heart, Blood Pressure Care Guidelines
Heart Attack Victims Face Greater Risk of Dying When Ambulances Are Diverted
Women May Be Getting Unneeded Heart Imaging Tests
Vytorin Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Large Study of Kidney Patients
Exercise May Protect the Brain From 'Silent Strokes'
Impaired Heart Function Seen in Teens With Type 2 Diabetes
When Plenty Is Too Much
Right Side of Heart Linked to Lung Diseases, Study Finds
Mental Illness Linked to Greater Risk of Death After Heart Attack
Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Not Pose Risk to Arteries
Male Heart Disease May Be Linked to Mom's Lifetime Nutrition
More Stroke Patients Get Clot-Busting Drug But Barriers Remain
Popular Blood Pressure Meds Not Linked to Cancer, FDA Says
Can Removing Tonsils, Appendix Boost Early Heart Attack Risk?
Cigarette Packaging Turns to Color, Subtle Wording to Sell
Experts Recommend Cardiac Screening for College Athletes
Fear of Dying During Heart Attack May Make Matters Worse
Widely Used Heart Drugs Linked to Better Breast Cancer Outcomes
Scientists Discover 'Ultra-Bad' Cholesterol
Weight Loss in Heavy, Obese Women Boosts Vitamin D Levels
Experts Say Stroke Care Differs for U.S. Minorities
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Heart Patients With Stents
Trial Stopped After Niacin Brings No Benefit to Heart Patients
U.S. Southeast 'Stroke Belt' Also Shows Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline
Combo of Paxil, Pravachol May Raise Blood Sugar
Daily Four-Drug Combo Pill Halves Heart Disease Risk: Study
Stroke Patients May Regain Function Just as Easily at Home
Study Finds Almost 1 in 5 Young Adults Has High Blood Pressure
Study Finds Aspirin Still Best at Preventing 2nd Stroke
Swimmer’s Ear Common – and Preventable
Cooked Right, Fish Can Help a Woman's Heart
Health Tip: The Dangers of Having High Cholesterol
Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Raised Death Risk in Women
Study Ties Blood Markers to Death Risk in Heart Failure
CT Heart Scans No Benefit to Patients Without Symptoms
Younger Docs More Likely to Prescribe Drugs for Heart Disease: Study