February 09, 2012: Heart Disease May Be Risk Factor for Prostate Cancer
Study found men who had the first had 74% higher chance of developing the second

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 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

February 01, 2012: Study Finds Link Between Heart Failure, Brain Changes
Memory, planning problems could make it harder to keep up with heart treatments, researchers say

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

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 16, 2012: Women Suffer From Sleep Apnea, Raised Heart Risks, Too
Spanish study also finds that breathing apparatus helps them as much as it helps men

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

January 11, 2012: Car, TV Ownership Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack
But getting active during work and leisure hours can lower the odds, study finds

January 11, 2012: Health Tip: Spot the Symptoms of Heart Attack
Here's what to watch for

January 10, 2012: Study Challenges Potassium Guidelines for Heart Attack Patients
Current recommendations for the mineral may be too high, researchers say

January 10, 2012: Too Much Vitamin D Could Be Harmful to Heart
Higher-than-normal levels can increase cardiac inflammation, study found

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 09, 2012: Low-Dose Aspirin to Prevent First Heart Attack or Stroke? Not So Fast
Modest benefits might not outweigh bleeding risk, evidence review suggests

January 09, 2012: Grief Is a Real Heartbreaker, Study Finds
Stress, anxiety may increase heart attack risk in the weeks after a loved one's death

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

January 03, 2012: U.S. Heart Attack Patients Readmitted Most Often: Study
Shorter hospital stays may be to blame, say researchers

December 27, 2011: New Blood Test May Rule Out Heart Attacks More Quickly
More sensitive troponin screen made the call in three hours, instead of 12-16 hours

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 15, 2011: Snow Shoveling Really Does Raise Heart Attack Risk: Study
Seven percent of heart patients at Canadian hospital said symptoms started while clearing snow

December 14, 2011: Higher Hospital Admissions Equal Higher Readmissions: Study
Quality of care after hospital discharge may not be the problem, researchers say

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 09, 2011: Obese Patients May Benefit the Most From Surgery for Irregular Heartbeat
They reported the greatest gains in quality of life, study finds

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

November 28, 2011: Heart Attack Severity May Depend on Time of Day
In study, early morning hours were the worst time

November 28, 2011: Lengthy Hospital Transfers May Hamper Heart Attack Care
Recommended time is seldom met in switching patients to angioplasty or stent facility, study finds

November 23, 2011: Some Holiday Traditions Have Health Consequences: Expert
Curbing calories and alcohol intake can help prevent season-related heart attacks, strokes

November 23, 2011: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Safe for Long-Term Use, Study Finds
Statins reduce heart risks without raising odds of cancer, other illnesses, research shows

November 23, 2011: Merck to Pay $950M to Settle Probe of Vioxx Marketing
Controversial painkiller was pulled from the market in 2004 due to heightened heart attack, stroke risk

November 22, 2011: How Much Salt Is Best for the Heart?
New study shows fine balance: too much or too little raises death, hospitalization risk

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 21, 2011: Hypertension in Young Adulthood May Mean Trouble Later On
Higher blood pressures linked to more deaths from cardiovascular and heart disease

November 16, 2011: Women, Younger Men Under-Treated Before Heart Attack: Study
Older males more likely to get preventive medications, 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

November 15, 2011: Fewer Disease Risk Factors Yet More Fatal Heart Attacks
Healthier profile might delay cardiac problems until old age, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Stem Cells Show Promise in Healing Damaged Hearts
3 studies show cells sourced from bone marrow or the heart itself may help after heart attack

November 14, 2011: Experimental Drug for Irregular Heart Rhythm Raises Death Risk: Study
Dronedarone trial cut short after excess of deaths in patients with permanent form of atrial fibrillation

November 14, 2011: Shot Might One Day Help Lower Cholesterol
In early trial, it lowered LDL levels by up to 64 percent

November 14, 2011: More Heart Attack Patients Take Meds When They Are Free
Eliminating co-pay increased adherence, reduced costs, study says

November 14, 2011: Regular Teeth Cleanings Could Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
Dental office visits protect the heart by curbing growth of harmful bacteria, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Abused Girls at Greater Risk for Heart Disease as Adults: Study
Doctors should look for history of sexual, physical abuse, researchers say

November 14, 2011: Blood Thinner Xarelto Shows Promise for Heart Patients
Study found it cut odds of death and heart attack, but bleeding risk needs monitoring, experts say

November 14, 2011: Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests
Problems can emerge even if no weight gain is evident, researcher says

November 10, 2011: 'Mini-Strokes' Linked to Earlier Deaths
The risk is highest among older people and those with a history of heart problems

November 09, 2011: New Research Questions Wisdom of Cutting Down on Salt
While doing so lowers blood pressure, it might raise cholesterol, other risk factors for heart disease