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

January 27, 2012: Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens
Study finds high consumption associated with early signs of diabetes, other health issues

January 25, 2012: Optimal Heart Health Starts Early: Study
No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'

January 13, 2012: Statins Cost Four Times More in U.S. Than in U.K.
Use of generic versions of the cholesterol-lowering drugs in Britain may be a factor, study says

January 09, 2012: Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women
But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs

December 22, 2011: Health Tip: Improving Your Cholesterol
Here are some suggestions

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 01, 2011: First Generic Lipitor Approved
Widely used statin drug helps lower bad cholesterol

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 18, 2011: Does Psoriasis Thwart the Benefits of 'Good' Cholesterol?
Chronic skin condition may be associated with changes in HDL composition, researchers say

November 16, 2011: Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds

November 16, 2011: Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
Researchers say type AB raised chance of attack by 26%, but there's no proof of cause-and-effect

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: No Benefit From Niacin for Heart Patients in Study
The vitamin may increase stroke risk, researchers find

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

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

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 07, 2011: Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
Previously approved meds combined in one tablet

October 05, 2011: 3 Hours of Exercise Weekly Can Cut Men's Heart Risks
Study found lowered risk related to higher levels of 'good' cholesterol

September 14, 2011: Erectile Dysfunction May Be Linked With Cardiovascular Trouble
Independent risk factor for heart disease, stroke and death, researchers say

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 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

August 29, 2011: Health Tip: Why Do I Have High Cholesterol?
Factors that raise your risk

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 08, 2011: Hospitals Vary Widely in Rate of Heart Procedures: Study
Rate of finding blockage that requires action stretches from 23% to 100%

August 05, 2011: Children's HIV Drugs May Cause High Cholesterol
Strategies are needed to protect infected kids from long-term cardiovascular harm, researchers say

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

July 28, 2011: Painful Gout Afflicting More Americans: Study
More than 8 million adults now have the inflammatory joint disease, perhaps linked to rising obesity rates

July 27, 2011: Implantable Device May Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
But complication rate was relatively high and FDA approval may be years away, researchers say

July 26, 2011: Heart Disease Prevention May Save Billions Annually in U.S.
Current costs of $450 billion a year aren't sustainable, nation's heart experts say

July 25, 2011: Blood Test May Better Predict Diabetics' Heart Risk: Study
But refining the risk may not change clinical practice, expert says

July 21, 2011: FDA Approves Blood Thinner Brilinta for Heart Patients
Another option alongside Plavix, but should not be taken with higher doses of aspirin

June 27, 2011: Diabetic Girls May Have Heart Risk Factors
Study authors not clear on why, but urge doctors to watch teens closely

June 21, 2011: High-Dose Statins May Increase Diabetes Risk
But heart benefits still outweigh potential downside, study authors say

June 16, 2011: HRT May Reduce Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Hormone treatment may have some protective effect in postmenopausal women, researchers say

June 14, 2011: Diabetics May Be at Greater Risk for Second Stroke
But lowering cholesterol with statins reduces their odds for cardiovascular events, researchers say

June 13, 2011: Medical Groups Update Heart, Blood Pressure Care Guidelines
Measures tweak standards last changed in 2005

June 09, 2011: Vytorin Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Large Study of Kidney Patients
Cardiovascular trouble reduced as much as 25 percent by cholesterol drug in this high-risk group

June 02, 2011: Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Not Pose Risk to Arteries
Short-term studies found no harm to vascular health

May 25, 2011: Daily Four-Drug Combo Pill Halves Heart Disease Risk: Study
Low cost, better adherence are pluses, but side effects could be problem, experts say

May 25, 2011: Combo of Paxil, Pravachol May Raise Blood Sugar
As many as 1 million Americans may take the antidepressant and statin together, researchers say

May 24, 2011: Health Tip: The Dangers of Having High Cholesterol
It raises your risk of a host of diseases

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

May 20, 2011: Experts Say Cholesterol Screenings Should Start in Childhood
They hope early testing will lead to diet, lifestyle changes and more successful treatment

May 17, 2011: Gene Variation May Explain Some Female Infertility Cases
Mutation leads to low levels of pregnancy hormone, study says