February 09, 2012: Strutting the Catwalk in Red, Stars Promote 'The Heart Truth'
Annual Red Dress fashion show highlights the leading threat to women's health, heart disease

February 07, 2012: Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, study finds

February 07, 2012: Everyday Foods Add Up to Major Salt Problems: CDC
Ten food types, including bread, account for higher risk of heart disease, stroke, report says

February 07, 2012: Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study
Experts say DVTs can strike any immobilized passenger, not just those in economy class

February 06, 2012: New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase

February 03, 2012: Aspirin, Warfarin Fare Equally for Heart Failure Patients
Each of these anti-clotting drugs had similar effectiveness in preventing deaths, study found

February 03, 2012: Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005

February 02, 2012: Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others
Damage to forebrain can impair ability to read certain facial expressions, study finds

February 02, 2012: Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives
Men called 911 in less than a half hour, while women waited well over an hour, study finds

February 02, 2012: Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds

February 02, 2012: Being Fit Before Stroke May Aid Recovery
Patients with higher physical activity levels have better treatment response, study finds

February 02, 2012: Anemia May Boost Death Risk After Stroke
Study of men finds the blood disorder affects survival rates up to a year later

February 02, 2012: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients

February 02, 2012: Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder

February 02, 2012: Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack

February 01, 2012: Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke
Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue

February 01, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat

February 01, 2012: Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results

February 01, 2012: Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too
Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke

February 01, 2012: Stenting, Surgery Appear Comparable for Opening Neck Artery
Re-blockage rates similar for both procedures, study finds

February 01, 2012: Scientists Use Brain Waves to Eavesdrop on the Mind
Computer model seeks to decode heard language, but research is preliminary

February 01, 2012: Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Stroke, Studies Say
Patients may regain some function after treatment, preliminary research suggests

February 01, 2012: Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

January 30, 2012: Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say

January 25, 2012: Optimal Heart Health Starts Early: Study
No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'

January 19, 2012: Sex OK for Many Heart Patients, Docs Say
New American Heart Association guidelines detail who -- and who isn't -- at risk

January 19, 2012: Narrowed Artery Condition Often Goes Undiagnosed: Study
Fibrous tissue disorder raises risks for high blood pressure, stroke and aneurysm

January 17, 2012: 'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men
Those with levels in the high end of the normal range may later develop irregular heartbeat, study says

January 16, 2012: Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
Finding could influence post-stroke rehabilitation

January 11, 2012: Americans Living Longer, Report Finds
Better treatments, screening for many diseases may explain trend, experts say

January 10, 2012: Heart Experts Make Boosting Bystander CPR a Priority
911 dispatchers asked to talk callers through life-saving procedure after witnessing cardiac arrest

January 10, 2012: New Blood Thinner Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk
But benefits of Pradaxa still outweigh risks for those with atrial fibrillation, experts say

January 03, 2012: Weight Loss Surgery Linked to Fewer Heart Attacks, Deaths
People with serious cardiovascular issues may be good candidates, experts say

December 29, 2011: 'Silent Strokes' Linked to Memory Loss in Elderly: Study
More memory woes noted in seniors who had experienced these events, researchers say.

December 19, 2011: Blood Pressure Control in Middle Age Can Lower Lifetime Heart Risk
14-year study showed importance of achieving normal levels in midlife

December 19, 2011: 'Nerve Snip' Might Ease Dangerous Irregular Heartbeat
Some people are more prone to stress-linked heart disorder, experts point out

December 16, 2011: Study Looks at Stroke Risks in Teen Football Players
Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say

December 15, 2011: Robotic Therapy May Help Some Stroke Survivors Walk
Certain patients' gait improved when the devices were used along with conventional rehab in study

December 14, 2011: Magnetic Brain Stimulation Might Help Some Stroke Patients
Small study finds quicker recovery from 'hemispatial neglect'

December 12, 2011: FDA Panel Cites Clot Risk From Contraceptive Patch
Advisory group recommends Ortho Evra remain available, but with warning on label

December 12, 2011: ADHD Drugs Don't Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study
Earlier research indicated possible problem, but latest finding doesn't show link

December 08, 2011: Treating Prehypertension Lowers Stroke Risk: Study
Antihypertensive drugs even help those with slightly elevated blood pressure

December 07, 2011: FDA Panels to Weigh Safety of Newer Forms of the 'Pill'
They will consider new warning labels about increased risk of blood clots linked to contraceptives

December 06, 2011: Hormone Drugs Might Not Raise Heart-Related Deaths in Prostate Patients
But those with a history of heart disease, stroke may be at higher risk, researchers caution

December 05, 2011: Fish May Cut Threat of Heart Disease in Young Women
Eating fish once a week may substantially reduce risk, compared to eating no fish, researchers say

December 02, 2011: Sickle Cell Disease Tied to 'Silent Strokes' in Children
Anemia and high blood pressure together or alone increased the risk in study of young patients

December 01, 2011: Veggies, Fruit May Lower Women's Stroke Risk
The effect seemed tied to antioxidants and helped even those with heart disease, study found

December 01, 2011: First Generic Lipitor Approved
Widely used statin drug helps lower bad cholesterol

November 28, 2011: Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots
Risks climbed for patients hospitalized for such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's, study found