February 09, 2012: Heart Disease Risk Gene May Pass From Dads to Sons
Male-only Y chromosome can raise risk by 50%, study finds

February 03, 2012: Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health
Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows

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

November 30, 2011: Clogged Arteries Pose Different Dangers for Men, Women: Study
Heart treatment might need to take gender into account, researcher says

November 21, 2011: Physically Demanding Work Raises Heart Risk in Unfit Men: Study
Being out of shape might boost workers' odds for heart attack, researchers say

November 15, 2011: Low Vitamin D May Increase Stroke, Heart Attack Risk in Women
Vitamin has anti-inflammatory effects on the arteries, researchers note

October 13, 2011: Health Tip: Suggestions to Help Manage Angina
Recognize changes to the normal pattern

August 01, 2011: Even a Little Exercise Helps the Heart, Study Finds
And the benefits are greater for women than for men, researchers say

May 24, 2011: Cooked Right, Fish Can Help a Woman's Heart
Study found eating it broiled or baked reduced risk of heart failure by 30%

May 23, 2011: CT Heart Scans No Benefit to Patients Without Symptoms
Study suggests it can lead to unneeded aggressive, invasive procedures and treatments

March 16, 2011: Bypass Surgery, Stents Seem to Bring Same Level of Relief
Certain heart patients fare equally well, researchers report

December 23, 2010: Demanding Relatives May Raise Heart Risks in Middle Age
Worrisome partners, children linked to increased reports of angina symptoms, study finds

November 15, 2010: Warfarin Patients Often Unaware of Risks from Herbs, Supplement Use
Survey shows many don't know combining certain herbs with blood thinner can lead to bleeding, stroke

August 27, 2010: Quality of Care After Joint Surgery May Affect Heart Health
Certain steps seem to cut risk of angina, cardiac events, researchers found

August 05, 2010: Health Tip: What May Trigger Angina Pain?
Here are some potential causes

July 27, 2010: Longer Time Frame for Clot-Busting Drug May Help Beat Stroke
Expanding the time limit from 3 to 4.5 hours doesn't appear to delay treatment, study suggests

July 16, 2010: Women at Greater Risk From Serious Angina Than Men: Study
Severe heart disease more likely among women with the condition, researchers say

July 12, 2010: Heart Attack Care Is Getting Better, Report Finds
U.S. hospitals, patients are responding quicker to warning signs and treatment protocols

July 06, 2010: Anxiety Disorders, Heart Disease a Bad Combination: Study
Anxiety seems to up odds for heart attack, death in people with cardiovascular trouble

June 19, 2010: Most Heart Patients Skimp on Exercise After Rehab
A year later, only 37 percent were doing cardio exercises 3 times a week, study finds

June 18, 2010: Moderate Coffee, Tea Drinking Lowers Heart Disease Risk
And moderate to high tea consumption cuts risk of dying from the condition, study finds

May 27, 2010: Too Many Stroke Patients Go Without Statins
Nearly 1 in 5 survivors risks another attack when doctors fail to prescribe the meds, study shows

May 20, 2010: When Heart Patients Discharge Themselves, Hospital Bills Increase
Study found their care cost more if and when they were readmitted

May 11, 2010: Overtime Boosts Heart Attack Risk
Work stress may take a toll on your heart, researchers say

May 09, 2010: High-Stress Jobs Tax Women's Hearts, Too
Risk of heart disease doubled for nurses with high work pressures, study found

April 25, 2010: Noncardiac Chest Pain May Warrant More Management: Study
Patients should be screened and monitored for heart-related conditions, researchers say

April 13, 2010: Malpractice Fears Can Influence Medical Practice
Peer pressure also plays a role, study shows

April 10, 2010: Severe Arterial Disease Found in Younger Adults
Premature hardening of the arteries in arms and legs seen in many patients under 55: study

March 23, 2010: When Heart Is in Crisis, High Blood Pressure a Good Sign
Study finds better survival rates a year after intensive care

March 15, 2010: Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
Study confirms that impotence is a risk factor for heart trouble

March 10, 2010: Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage

January 14, 2010: New Anti-Clotting Drug Outperforms Plavix
Trial shows Brilinta boosts patient outcomes with no added bleeding risk

January 12, 2010: Faster Heart Rate May Raise Risk of Heart Attack Death
But for women, exercise cuts that risk significantly, study finds

September 18, 2009: Angina Often Affects Quality of Life
New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests

September 08, 2009: Severe, Lasting Depression Tied to Heart Patient Deaths
For those who have been hospitalized, risk may double over 7 years, research shows

August 06, 2009: Men With Angina Do Worse Than Women
Doubled rate of heart attack, tripled rate of death seen in study

July 23, 2009: Injection May Heal Damaged Heart
In mouse study, injured tissue and coronary function are restored

June 29, 2009: Depression, Anxiety Bad for the Heart
Two new studies show effects on angina and mortality

June 17, 2009: New Anticoagulant Pill Works Well in Trial
Lower doses safe and effective after heart attack and stroke

May 20, 2009: When Chest Pain Requires Quick Action in ER
Urgency needed in only one-third of cases, study says

May 19, 2009: Stem Cells May Offer New Way to Treat Blocked Arteries
Injections into heart restore blood flow in small study

March 30, 2009: Stem Cell Injections Seem to Reduce Angina Pain
Early study finds improved ability to exercise within 6 months

February 25, 2009: Weak Evidence Backs Most Heart Guidelines, Report Finds
Experts agree that field needs more rigorous trials to aid doctors

February 13, 2009: Stars Strut Catwalk for Women's Heart Health
Annual Red Dress show aims to put top killer out of style

January 26, 2009: Omega-6 Fatty Acids Can Be Good for You
New advisory puts worries about possible link to heart disease to rest

December 15, 2008: Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
Study found the dynamic raised cardiovascular risks by 50%

December 02, 2008: Generic Heart Drugs as Good as Brand-Name Counterparts
Review found most were as effective, despite editorials urging opposite

November 14, 2008: EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report

November 12, 2008: Angioplasty Not Always Worth the Price
Cost analysis finds procedure often doesn't bring enough benefit to offset expense

November 11, 2008: After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend