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

January 10, 2012: Asian-Americans More Apt to Die in Hospital After Heart Attacks
However, program to improve health care reduced disparity

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: New Blood Thinner Linked to Higher Heart Attack Risk
But benefits of Pradaxa still outweigh risks for those with atrial fibrillation, experts say

December 27, 2011: New Blood Test May Rule Out Heart Attacks More Quickly
More sensitive troponin screen made the call in three hours, instead of 12-16 hours

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: Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report
Government task force held off on specific dose recommendations

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

December 13, 2011: Angioplasty Safe at Hospitals Without On-Site Surgery: Review
In-hospital death, emergency bypass no more likely in non-specialty centers, 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

November 28, 2011: Heart Attack Severity May Depend on Time of Day
In study, early morning hours were the worst time

November 28, 2011: Low-Cal Diet Cuts Fat Around Heart in Obese People: Study
That led to improved heart function, researchers said

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 21, 2011: Hypertension in Young Adulthood May Mean Trouble Later On
Higher blood pressures linked to more deaths from cardiovascular and heart disease

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

November 14, 2011: Shock Fear May Curb Sex for People With Heart Devices
Anxiety that cardio defibrillator will fire at wrong time inhibits sexual activity, study finds

November 14, 2011: Sugar-Sweetened Drinks May Pose Heart Risks to Women, Study Suggests
Problems can emerge even if no weight gain is evident, researcher says

November 14, 2011: Too Few Doctors Screen Young Athletes for Hidden Heart Trouble
Study of Washington state physicians, high school officials shows not enough are asking the right questions

November 11, 2011: New Guidelines Urge Cholesterol Check for All Kids Ages 9 to 11
Recommendations a shift from testing only children with family history of heart disease

November 10, 2011: 'Mini-Strokes' Linked to Earlier Deaths
The risk is highest among older people and those with a history of heart problems

November 03, 2011: Rx for Heart Patients: Healthier Living, Medication
New guidelines on managing heart disease also call for cardiac rehab

October 27, 2011: Many Young Adults Unaware They're Developing Heart Disease
Waist size predicts fatty buildup in arteries better than weight, study 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 11, 2011: Lasers Safe for Removal of Pacemaker Wires in Elderly: Study
The procedure, already used in younger patients, helps avoid open-heart surgery, researchers note

October 05, 2011: Smokers Have Heart Attacks Earlier Than Nonsmokers
And women are more likely than men to need emergency treatment 6 months later, study finds

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

October 04, 2011: Overnight Stay May Not Be Necessary for Stenting: Study
Researchers say doing artery-opening procedure on outpatient basis saves money, is just as safe

September 27, 2011: Childless Men May Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
Study suggests infertility may explain the link

September 19, 2011: Global Toll of 'Non-Communicable Diseases' -- $47 Trillion by 2030
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say

September 16, 2011: U.N. Summit Seeks to Tame 'Non-Communicable Diseases'
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year

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 12, 2011: Heart Devices Like Pacemakers Linked to Infections
Complications from these devices put patients at greater risk for death, study suggests

August 30, 2011: U.S. Offers Health-Care Pamphlets in Spanish
They summarize benefits, risks of heart medications, other health issues

August 30, 2011: Heart Attack Damage Not Reduced by Adding Balloon Pump to Angioplasty
But some patients with rapid deterioration might still benefit from it, researchers say

August 29, 2011: New Blood Thinner May Outperform Warfarin for Irregular Heartbeat
People with atrial fibrillation fared a bit better when taking experimental drug apixaban, study found

August 22, 2011: Infections Among Those With Heart Devices Has Doubled: Study
Researchers suggest growing number of sicker patients explains the increase

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 16, 2011: The Fattier Your Heart, the Greater Your Heart Disease Risk
Study links buildup of this hidden fat to heart threat, even in people without symptoms

August 10, 2011: Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study
Herceptin especially likely to raise the odds in patients with a history of heart disease or diabetes

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 11, 2011: Study: Potassium Boosts Heart Health, Salt Harms It
Combo of high sodium, low potassium called 'double whammy' for cardiovascular risk

July 08, 2011: California's Rural Elderly Have High Rates of Chronic Illness
Their urban, suburban counterparts enjoy better health, researchers find

June 21, 2011: Delays in Hospital Transfers for Heart Attack Patients May Raise Death Risk
Study stresses the need to get to centers that can clear blockages quickly

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

June 03, 2011: Mental Illness Linked to Greater Risk of Death After Heart Attack
Study found patients are also less likely to receive lifesaving treatments

May 24, 2011: Cooked Right, Fish Can Help a Woman's Heart
Study found eating it broiled or baked reduced risk of heart failure by 30%

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 23, 2011: Younger Docs More Likely to Prescribe Drugs for Heart Disease: Study
But their patients are not better off than those of older docs who stress lifestyle changes

May 23, 2011: Blood Pressure Drug Helps Those With Mild Heart Failure
Inspra reduced cardiovascular complications, including irregular heart rhythm