June 18, 2013: Every Minute Counts for Stroke Victims, Study Confirms
Quick treatment improves odds for survival and mobility, researchers find

June 17, 2013: Statins Plus Certain Antibiotics May Set Off Toxic Reaction: Study
Harmful effects in older patients include muscle, kidney damage, researchers say

June 17, 2013: Health, Not Age, Affects Benefits of Implanted Heart Device: Study
Issue is important to growing number of elderly living with heart disease, researcher says

June 12, 2013: Grueling X-Country Ski Race May Affect Heart Rhythm
Arrhythmia more common among frequent racers, study finds

June 11, 2013: Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
Study findings bolster suspected link between sleep disorder and heart-related death

June 10, 2013: More Doctors Starting to Favor 'Wrist Route' to Heart: Study
Using groin pathway for artery-opening procedures is more dangerous, researchers say

June 07, 2013: Heart Device 'Shock' Anxiety May Hamper Sex Life
Study found more sexual dysfunction among men, women with implanted defibrillators

June 07, 2013: What to Do When Lightning Strikes
Planning for the worst may be the best protection, experts say

June 07, 2013: Poor Sleep May Worsen Heart Woes in Women, Study Finds
But lack of shuteye doesn't seem to have same effect on inflammation levels in men

June 06, 2013: Low Breast-Feeding Rate Linked to Early Deaths, Illnesses: Study
Cost to U.S. is $17 billion a year, researchers say, but experts question findings

June 05, 2013: Irregular Heartbeat May Speed Memory Loss in Seniors
Study found that people with atrial fibrillation showed mental declines at earlier age than those without heart condition

June 05, 2013: Alzheimer's Drugs May Benefit Heart, Study Finds
Fewer heart attacks, deaths for patients taking cholinesterase inhibitors

June 05, 2013: Blacks With Certain Gene Need Lower Doses of Warfarin: Study
More than 40 percent have the variation, which affects their response to the common blood thinner

June 03, 2013: Cholesterol Drugs Linked to Muscle, Joint Problems: Study
But heart benefits of statins outweigh risks, expert says

May 30, 2013: Advanced Heart Failure Still Kills 1 in 3 Within Three Years: Study
But treatment advances have reduced overall deaths over past two decades

May 30, 2013: Transfusions With Heart Surgery Might Raise Infection Risk
Delicate balance exists between treating anemia, avoiding side effects from infusion of red blood cells, study says

May 30, 2013: PTSD After Heart Attack Linked to Poor Sleep
Problems with shut-eye may increase along with rise in stress disorder symptoms, study says

May 29, 2013: One in 600 Flights Involves Medical Emergency, Study Says
Physician passengers assist in nearly half of cases

May 24, 2013: Monday Best Time for Hospitalization With Heart Failure, Study Says
Death rates appear to rise and fall depending on day of week, season, research suggests

May 22, 2013: Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

May 22, 2013: Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

May 20, 2013: Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says
But each patient must make decision with doctor's input

May 20, 2013: Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says
But benefits of 'bronchodilators' tend to outweigh risks, specialist adds

May 20, 2013: Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart
Both pollution sources associated with hardening of arteries, study suggests

May 17, 2013: Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds
By 50, arteries stiffen, increasing risk of death from heart disease, researchers say

May 17, 2013: Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices
Comparison of 18 offices finds wide range of success in tackling smoking, cholesterol, blood pressure

May 16, 2013: Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk
Study of black Americans found link between having these restaurants nearby and being overweight

May 16, 2013: Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too
Although risk is still low, Australian study found it nearly doubled for depressed women in their 40s and 50s

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 15, 2013: Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says
It's never too late to start, researchers find

May 14, 2013: Costlier Heart Device May Not Be Worth It, Study Suggests
Dual-chamber implanted defibrillators had more complications than single-chamber models

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

May 14, 2013: Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
Polluted air can lower organ's filtering ability, new research suggests

May 10, 2013: Estrogen Levels Tied to Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Study
Tests reveal higher concentration of the sex hormone in women and men

May 10, 2013: Obesity Crisis May Be Fueling Big Jump in Sleep Apnea Cases
Researcher calls troubled sleep an 'uncalculated cost' of America's weight epidemic

May 09, 2013: Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart
Even not-so-loud sounds seemed to raise people's heart rate in small study

May 09, 2013: Wireless Pacemaker Shows Promise in Early Study
Device implanted directly in the heart, but questions remain about long-term use, safety

May 08, 2013: Money Motivates Weight Loss -- One Step at a Time
Obese adults embrace walking program to avoid hike in insurance premiums, study finds

May 07, 2013: Programming Implanted Defibrillators to React More Slowly Might Be Safer: Study
Unnecessary shocks from the heart devices are often distressing, come with their own risks, experts say

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

May 03, 2013: Mild Hyperthyroidism Tied to Higher Death Risk
Danish study did not prove a cause-and-effect link, however

May 02, 2013: Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots
Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk

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

May 01, 2013: Antibiotic Azithromycin Won't Harm Healthy Hearts: Study
Researchers found no increased death risk in those free of cardiovascular disease

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

May 01, 2013: Antidepressants May Hasten Bypass Recovery, Study Finds
Mental health, pain improve sooner, researchers say

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 30, 2013: Kcentra Approved to Stop Severe Bleeding in Heart Patients
Can be given faster than plasma

April 30, 2013: Many Stroke Patients Don't Call 911, Study Finds
Ambulance can speed diagnosis and lifesaving treatment