February 09, 2012: More People Need Training in Lifesaving Epinephrine Use, Advocates Say
Parents, educators, caregivers, friends can respond to severe food allergies

February 07, 2012: Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-in-Hand': Researchers
Cardiac condition raises the risks of falls and may contribute to bone-density loss

February 07, 2012: Quitting Smoking May Halve Risk of Oral Health Problems
Smokers four times more likely to develop oral conditions, such as mouth cancers, gum disease, 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 06, 2012: New Scoring Method May Help Predict Stroke Outcome
Study reveals quick way to identify those who will respond well to clot-buster alteplase

February 03, 2012: Many Stroke Victims Still Don't Get Treated Fast Enough: Study
Researchers found response times haven't improved since 2005

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 02, 2012: Some Stroke Survivors Can't Recognize Fear, Anger in Others
Damage to forebrain can impair ability to read certain facial expressions, study finds

February 02, 2012: Married Men Seek Help for Stroke Sooner Than Their Wives
Men called 911 in less than a half hour, while women waited well over an hour, study finds

February 02, 2012: Stroke Can Impact a Child's Language, Hand-Eye Coordination
Problems lingered 10 months after the stroke, research finds

February 02, 2012: New Anti-Clotting Drug May Cut Brain Bleeding Risk: Study
People with abnormal heartbeat taking Xarelto were less likely to bleed out than warfarin patients

February 02, 2012: Efforts to Reduce Stroke in Kids With Sickle Cell Working: Study
Ultrasound screening, regular blood transfusions have helped reduce strokes in those with the blood disorder

February 02, 2012: Lack of Sunlight May Raise Stroke Risk
Study found those who got less exposure were more likely to suffer an attack

February 01, 2012: Many Hispanics Don't Call an Ambulance For Stroke: Study
That may be one reason why they tend to do worse afterward than whites, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Worrying Too Much Might Raise Your Risk for Stroke
Study found a personality trait called 'harm avoidance' also marked by self-doubt, fatigue

February 01, 2012: Experimental Drug Might Beat Aspirin in Preventing Repeat Strokes: Study
It's not yet FDA-approved, but apixaban cut clot risk caused by abnormal heartbeat

February 01, 2012: Clot-Busting Drug May Work for Those Who Have Strokes While Asleep
Study found if symptoms, scans showed early signs of attack, tPA produced good results

February 01, 2012: Adult Children of Stroke Sufferers May Show Signs of Brain Aging, Too
Offspring may experience physical, mental changes that can precede stroke

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

February 01, 2012: Infections Might Raise Stroke Risk in Children: Study
However, parents should note that incidence is rare, researchers say

February 01, 2012: Sleep Apnea May Be Tied to 'Silent' Strokes, Study Finds
Other research also suggests rapid memory loss may be linked to a fatal brain attack

January 31, 2012: When Mom-to-Be's Overweight and Smokes, Risk for Birth Defects Rises
This combination more than doubled odds of heart damage in newborn, study finds

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

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

January 27, 2012: Health Tip: Preparing for a Stress Test
To check heart function

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

January 25, 2012: Frying With Olive, Sunflower Oil OK for Heart, Study Finds
Type of cooking oil determines fried foods' link to heart disease, death risk

January 23, 2012: Narcissism Especially Bad for Men's Health, Study Says
Traits such as entitlement, exploitativeness may raise levels of stress hormone

January 23, 2012: Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System
Conflict fires up molecules related to inflammation, researchers report

January 19, 2012: Stroke Patients With Delirium Have Worse Prognosis
Study found longer hospitalizations, greater risk of death

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 17, 2012: Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit
Cangrelor has potential to reduce clot risk with low bleeding problems in heart patients, study finds

January 16, 2012: Pediatricians Split on Heart Tests Before Kids' ADHD Meds
About 15 percent order EKGs; recent studies say drugs don't pose heart risk

January 16, 2012: Endovascular Graft Approved for Tears of Aorta
The body's largest artery

January 11, 2012: Marathoners at Slim Risk of Cardiac Arrest
10-year study found distance running safe for most participants

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

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

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 09, 2012: Kids Who Need Heart Surgery May Fare Better at Busier Hospitals
Higher-volume centers had lower death rate for patients with complications, study finds

January 05, 2012: Heart Failure, Diabetes Might Be Linked by Protein
Although 'p53' helps suppress tumors, new study finds negative effects

December 28, 2011: Doubt Cast on Use of Genetic Test Before Plavix
Research review suggests test won't help docs determine who would benefit from heart drug

December 21, 2011: Health Tip: Manage Stress
Too much can harm your heart

December 20, 2011: Screening Alone Not Enough to Prevent Sudden Death in College Athletes
Testing of all athletes, not just Division I players, and safe training methods required, researchers say