February 08, 2012: Generic Drugs Easing Out-of-Pocket Medical Costs in U.S.
But meds remain a significant burden for those with low incomes, chronic illnesses, 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 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 30, 2012: Blood Pressure Differences Between Arms Could Signal Heart Risk
Peripheral vascular disease may lead to stroke or early death, researchers say

January 27, 2012: Positive Reinforcement May Help Patients Take Their Meds
Upbeat thoughts plus education boosted adherence among blacks with high blood pressure, study found

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: 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 11, 2012: Even When Silent, Irregular Heartbeat Linked to Stroke Risk
Study found people with pacemakers experienced atrial fibrillation without realizing it

January 09, 2012: Short Delay in Treating Blood Pressure Safe for Diabetics: Study
But other experts disagree, saying the best solution to hypertension is prompt drug therapy

December 20, 2011: Edarbyclor Approved for High Blood Pressure
Condition affects about 1 in 3 Americans

December 20, 2011: Treating High Blood Pressure May Add Years to Life
Study found those who took blood pressure meds lived a day longer for every month of treatment

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

December 15, 2011: Poor Lifestyles Harming U.S. Heart Health: Report
Comprehensive update shows Americans gaining weight, eating more junk food, exercising less

December 14, 2011: Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Wearing CPAP mask during sleep improved blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar in study patients

December 07, 2011: Many Kids Seen in ER Have High Blood Pressure
Could mean children are scared and upset, but may signal more serious issues, researchers say

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

November 22, 2011: ER Visits for Energy-Drink Ills Soar in U.S.
Many patients combined the caffeine-loaded beverages with alcohol, other drugs, report finds

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 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

October 31, 2011: Life in U.S. Not Always a Plus for Immigrants' Health
Obesity, hypertension, diabetes soar for Hispanics the longer they live in United States, study finds

October 25, 2011: Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
Hormones may set stage for weight gain in kids who don't get enough shut-eye, researcher says

October 24, 2011: Could HPV Raise Women's Risk for Heart Disease?
Study suggests a link, but more research is needed

October 20, 2011: U.S. Diet Still Has Too Much Salt, CDC Warns
Efforts needed to cut the 75% of dietary sodium that comes from processed foods, restaurant meals

October 19, 2011: Hypertension, Not Blood Pressure Drugs, Linked to Birth Defects
Study found medications did not raise risk any further

October 18, 2011: Fewer Patients Hospitalized for Heart Failure, U.S. Study Finds
Number of cases is down, but there are still too many, expert says

October 13, 2011: U.S. Heart Disease Rates Keep Falling: CDC
But certain populations still lag behind trend, especially in the South, experts warn

October 12, 2011: Where Folks Live Plays Role in Health Disparities: Study
Race seems to matter less than living in a poor community, researchers say

October 11, 2011: Study Suggests Origins of Pregnancy-Linked High Blood Pressure
Father's cells inside the placenta trick mother's immune system, research says

October 07, 2011: Is Female Hormone Disorder Tied to Familial Heart Risk?
Various forms of heart disease seen in parents of polycystic ovary syndrome patients, study says

October 04, 2011: Overweight Kids at Greater Risk for High Blood Pressure
Paves the way for hypertension in adulthood, researchers say

September 29, 2011: 1 in 4 U.S. Adults Treated for High Blood Pressure: Report
Treatment costs associated with the condition topped $47 billion in 2008

September 26, 2011: More Frequent Doctor Visits May Benefit Diabetes Patients
Quicker control of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol might reduce complications, study says

September 23, 2011: Antioxidants Not Behind Red Wine's Healthy Effect on Heart: Study
No effect seen when people drank polyphenols in dairy-based drinks, researchers say

September 13, 2011: Statins Don't Raise Risk of Brain Bleeds After Stroke: Study
Guidelines call for them to prevent future strokes, but not all experts agree

September 13, 2011: Newly Found Gene Mutations May Aid Heart Treatments
The gene variants are involved in high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, study says

September 13, 2011: U.S. Seeks to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
New program hopes to get more Americans to live healthier lives

September 13, 2011: Blacks Develop High Blood Pressure a Year Ahead of Whites
New research shows those with pre-hypertension progress more rapidly without lifestyle changes

September 07, 2011: Meds Better Than Stent for Preventing Second Stroke: Study
Findings will result in fewer brain stenting procedures, expert says

September 01, 2011: Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors may be to blame, researchers say

September 01, 2011: Potatoes May Be Good for the Heart After All, Study Says
But not if they're fried or doused in high-fat sour cream, butter and cheese

August 29, 2011: Poor Sleep, High Blood Pressure?
Study found older men who got less 'deep sleep' had higher risk of hypertension

August 17, 2011: Inflammation From Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heart Disease
But treating both inflammation, factors contributing to heart disease can lower risk, study shows

August 12, 2011: Patients Taking Antipsychotics Urged to Get Routine Physicals
These meds linked to risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, researchers say

August 08, 2011: CPAP Therapy Most Effective for Sleep Apnea, Experts Say
Strong evidence supports use of machine that pumps air through mask worn during sleep: review

August 05, 2011: Smoking Linked to Raised Risk of Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
Current smokers have double the risk of this serious health problem over those who never smoked

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