May 21, 2013: Age, Other Illnesses May Make Prostate Cancer Treatment Unnecessary
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds

May 21, 2013: Antidepressants May Be Helpful for Some Heart Patients: Study
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key

May 17, 2013: Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says

May 16, 2013: Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds
Likelihood of death, readmission remains high for more than 30 days after heart failure, heart attack

May 15, 2013: Young Women Less Healthy Than Men Before Heart Attack: Study
Females tend to have more physical and mental problems prior to the event, researchers find

May 09, 2013: Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say
American Heart Association cites stress-busting, dog-walking benefits of companion animals

May 09, 2013: Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
Electricity from pools' lighting systems might interfere with implanted defibrillators, case studies show

May 08, 2013: Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study
They don't reduce the risk of heart attack, heart failure or death, researchers report

May 07, 2013: Docs Should Ask Heart Patients About Quality of Life
Surveys reveal how well people are doing mentally, physically, experts say

May 02, 2013: 'What's Bad for the Heart Also Bad for the Brain'
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says

April 30, 2013: Secondhand Smoke Tied to Lower 'Good' Cholesterol in Teen Girls
Living with smokers may raise risk for heart disease, study suggests

April 24, 2013: 'Gut Reaction' May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests

April 23, 2013: Air Pollution May Speed Hardening of Arteries
Study found people exposed to higher levels showed more thickening of vessels

April 23, 2013: Even in Young Adults, Binge Drinking May Harm Circulation
Study of college students found changes that could lead to future heart troubles

April 22, 2013: HIV Drugs May Help Protect Young Patients' Hearts: Study
Far from harming the cardiovascular health of infected children, drug cocktails may give benefit

April 18, 2013: Hard Physical Labor May Boost Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke: Studies
Researcher says higher mental stress, lower income could be factors

April 17, 2013: Could Turtle Gene Findings Aid Human Health?
The slow-moving reptiles might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say

April 16, 2013: Heart Scarring May Be More Dangerous Than Thought, Study Suggests
Anomaly in a cardiac pumping chamber shows up on EKG and is tied to higher heart failure rate

April 11, 2013: Unemployment's Toll Can Be Heartbreaking
Resulting stress, anxiety, bad habits may lead to cardiovascular trouble

April 11, 2013: A Survivor's Story From the Job Loss Front
'Fight hard and fast to get past the anger,' and don't forget to keep healthy habits

April 08, 2013: Compound in Red Meat, Energy Drinks May Have Heart Disease Link
Gut bacteria break down carnitine into another substance that damages blood vessels, study finds

April 01, 2013: Follow-Up Care After Chest Pain Called Crucial
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death

March 26, 2013: Modest Cardiac Benefit From Chelation Therapy Not Enough to OK Use: Experts
New study shows slight effect, but arduous 'leaching' treatment has side effects, doctors say

March 22, 2013: Physically Fit Docs More Likely to Prescribe Exercise, Study Finds
Boosting physicians' fitness might have trickle-down effect for entire population, experts say

March 22, 2013: FDA Proposes Tighter Regulation of Public Defibrillators
Agency isn't recalling the cardiac-arrest devices, but wants to require pre-market approval

March 21, 2013: Excess Salt a Factor in 2.3 Million Deaths Annually Worldwide
Study finds overconsumption may have contributed to 15 percent of heart-related fatalities in 2010

March 19, 2013: Anxiety, Depression May Triple Risk of Death for Heart Patients: Study
Researcher recommends stress-reducing measures

March 14, 2013: Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers say

March 13, 2013: Breast Cancer Radiation Has Long-Term Heart Effects: Study
But expert says cancer-fighting benefits outweigh heart-disease risks

March 13, 2013: Relatives Who Witness Loved One's CPR Fare Better: Study
Researchers found they were less likely to suffer PTSD, depression or anxiety later

March 12, 2013: Quitting Cigarettes Cuts Heart Risks, Even If You Gain Weight
Long-term study shows cardiac-health benefits in kicking the habit despite added pounds

March 12, 2013: FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic
Some may develop fatal heart rhythms when taking azithromycin, agency says

March 12, 2013: Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggests

March 11, 2013: Bypass Patients Fare Equally Well With or Without Heart-Lung Machine
Three studies find no differences in outcomes, even for the frail or elderly

March 11, 2013: Obese New Mothers May Have Higher Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Large Danish study looked at young women who'd recently given birth

March 11, 2013: Niacin Won't Help, May Harm Heart Patients: Study
Taking the B vitamin offered no benefit in lowering cardiac deaths or heart attacks, researchers say

March 11, 2013: Drug May Ease Angina in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Ranexa shows effectiveness, especially in patients with poor blood sugar control, study finds

March 11, 2013: Katrina, Other Crises Boost Heart Attacks: Studies
Research pins cardiac problems on severe stress

March 11, 2013: New Drugs Might Give Heart Patients an Edge
Cangrelor, Inspra and inclacumab seem to improve outcomes in company-funded trials

March 11, 2013: Study: Mega Vitamins Won't Help After Heart Attack, Chelation Treatment Might
But modest gains from arduous 'leaching' therapy aren't enough to OK it at this time, study author says

March 11, 2013: Was Heart Disease the Mummies' Real Curse?
Study finds 'hardening of the arteries' widespread throughout history, showing it's not just a modern ill

March 08, 2013: Health Tip: Do I Need a Cardiac Stress Test?
Reasons why it may be performed

March 05, 2013: Scans That Gauge Heart Scarring May Spot High-Risk Patients
Advanced MRI could become aid in guiding cardiovascular treatment, study authors say

March 04, 2013: HIV May Raise Risk of Heart Attack
Study found 48 percent higher chance of heart trouble

February 28, 2013: Blocked Heart Arteries May Be Key Risk Factor for Stroke
The more calcium inside vessels, the higher the odds for the brain attacks, study found

February 28, 2013: Babies Born to Obese Women Show Thicker Arteries: Study
This could be a very early signal of cardiovascular issues, Australian researchers say

February 27, 2013: Sibling's Death May Boost Your Own Risk of Dying From Heart Attack: Study
Stress, unhealthy coping methods can follow after losing a brother or sister

February 27, 2013: Niacin-Statin Combo May Cause Side Effects for Heart Patients
Study found that about one-quarter of participants dropped the vitamin due to adverse effects

February 26, 2013: Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart
It beat a low-fat eating plan in helping high-risk people avoid cardiovascular problems

February 20, 2013: Injected 'Hydrogel' May Help Repair Failing Hearts
Testing in pigs shows it serves as platform for growth of healthy tissue; human trials are planned