May 24, 2013: Could Statins Raise Diabetes Risk?
Some popular brands associated with high blood sugar levels in study, but odds of problems are low

May 23, 2013: Statins May Hamper Workout Results
Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

May 14, 2013: Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study
Finding might reassure women considering the procedure, researcher says

May 13, 2013: How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
Prompt recognition and treatment offer best chance of full recovery

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 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: Cholesterol Drugs Might Boost Kidney Cancer Survival
Study finds statin medications tied to lower death risk after nearly 4 years of follow-up

May 01, 2013: Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment

May 01, 2013: Mediterranean Diet Benefits Heart, Even Without Weight Loss: Study
Healthy eating helped men lower bad cholesterol

April 16, 2013: Higher Heart Rate Tied to Earlier Death, Even in Fit People
Findings suggest a second look at what range is considered normal, researcher says

April 09, 2013: Gene May Double Risk of Alzheimer's in Blacks
But expert says actual increase is 'modest' and many other factors contribute to disease

April 04, 2013: Brisk Walking Equals Running for Heart Health: Study
Distance rather than speed reaps the benefits, researchers say

April 01, 2013: Statin Side Effects Often Manageable: Study
People who quit may do better with different type or dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs

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 19, 2013: Stroke Before Age 50 Linked to Raised Risk of Early Death
Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the odds

March 18, 2013: What's Good for the Heart May Also Prevent Cancer
Healthy lifestyles do double duty against 2 major disease groups, study finds

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: 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: TV Ads for Statins May Drive Overtreatment
But viewers who might benefit aren't the ones asking for prescriptions, study suggests

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

March 07, 2013: Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Reason for link between teeth, gums and heart health is still unclear, researcher says

March 07, 2013: Cholesterol Levels May Vary By Season
Brazilian study doesn't necessarily mean that heart attack or stroke risk rises in winter

March 01, 2013: Volunteering May Boost Teen Heart Health
Study found those who did charity work had lower body fat, cholesterol levels than those who didn't

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: 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 21, 2013: U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
Experts credit healthier fare at schools, information campaigns for the turnaround

February 15, 2013: More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
But large U.S. government study shows there's a lot of room for improvement to prevent complications

February 07, 2013: Stars Strut in Red to Bring Awareness to Women's Heart Health
Annual celebrity-studded fashion show reminds women heart disease is their No. 1 killer

February 06, 2013: Study Ties Gene to Dangerous Heart Valve Deposits
Severe calcium build-up in aortic valve can block blood flow to body

February 06, 2013: Re-Analysis Refutes Diet Guidelines Favoring Vegetable Fats
Choosing products like safflower oil may be less heart-healthy than believed

February 04, 2013: Boomers' Health Fails to Measure Up to Parents'
Study finds higher rates of chronic disease, disability and lower self-rated health

February 01, 2013: Friday Is 'National Wear Red Day' for Women's Heart Health
Annual event urges Americans to don red to spread awareness of the No. 1 killer

January 30, 2013: Vegetarianism May Cut Heart Disease Risk By Third: Study
Lowered blood pressure, cholesterol levels may be the key, researchers say

January 30, 2013: Drug OK'd for Deadly Genetic Condition Tied to Cholesterol
Kynamro can be used when the body can't eliminate 'bad' cholesterol, FDA says

January 18, 2013: Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger
Smoking, high blood pressure especially dangerous for those with subarachnoid hemorrhage

January 18, 2013: PTSD Can Hamper Drug Treatment for Stroke Survivors: Study
These patients less likely to take prescribed medications that could prevent second stroke

January 15, 2013: Migraine With Aura May Raise Risk of Heart Trouble
Study found only high blood pressure was a greater predictor of heart attacks, strokes and blood clots

January 04, 2013: Health Tip: Should I Be Screened for Prediabetes?
Who's at risk

January 02, 2013: Juxtapid Approved for LDL Cholesterol Condition
Disorder affects about 1 million in U.S.

December 13, 2012: Yo-Yo Dieting Can Hurt the Heart, Study Finds
Older women who lose weight and then regain it may raise their risk of cardiovascular trouble

December 12, 2012: U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report
While there's been improvement, Americans still need to get off the couch and eat right

December 03, 2012: Healthy Diet May Prevent Additional Heart Trouble
Study found patients who ate more vegetables, fruits and fish lowered their chances of heart attack, heart failure, stroke

November 28, 2012: Supplements of Red Wine Antioxidant Don't Help Obese Men
Study should put claims of health benefits to rest, experts say

November 28, 2012: Statins Plus Exercise Best at Lowering Cholesterol, Study Finds
Moderate exercise reduced death risk even without drugs, but not as much

November 12, 2012: No Need to Fast Before Cholesterol Blood Test: Study
Results are similar whether patients eat beforehand or not, experts say

November 07, 2012: Statins May Cut Risk of Death From Cancer, Study Suggests
Cholesterol-lowering drugs might benefit cancer patients, but more research is needed

November 07, 2012: Pregnancy Hormone Shows Promise as Heart Failure Drug
Study suggests synthetic version of human relaxin 2 could cut overall death risk

November 06, 2012: Could an Aging Face Reflect an Unhealthy Heart?
Eyelid fat deposits, thinning hair seemed to predict cardiovascular woes, study found