May 17, 2013: Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That
Experimental app shaves critical seconds off smartphone transmissions of EKG images, study says

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

April 11, 2013: Unemployment's Toll Can Be Heartbreaking
Resulting stress, anxiety, bad habits may lead to cardiovascular trouble

April 11, 2013: A Survivor's Story From the Job Loss Front
'Fight hard and fast to get past the anger,' and don't forget to keep healthy habits

March 12, 2013: FDA Renews Heart-Risk Warning for Antibiotic
Some may develop fatal heart rhythms when taking azithromycin, agency says

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

March 04, 2013: Heart-Healthy Habits in Childhood May Prevent Future Disease
Keys are better food choices, more physical activity and no secondhand smoke, doctor says

February 26, 2013: Another Study Says Mediterranean Diet Good for the Heart
It beat a low-fat eating plan in helping high-risk people avoid cardiovascular problems

February 19, 2013: Racial Gap Persists in Women's Heart Health Knowledge: Survey
While awareness has increased for everyone, minorities still lag behind, researchers say

January 31, 2013: Marriage May Cut Heart Attack Risk for Both Spouses
Finding lends support for vow to take 'in sickness and in health'

January 30, 2013: Yoga May Help With Common Heart Rhythm Disorder
Small study found it reduced episodes of dizziness, shortness of breath for patients with atrial fibrillation

January 21, 2013: Study Links Long-Term Aspirin Use With Vision Loss
But risk of macular degeneration doesn't outweigh drug's heart benefits, experts say

November 26, 2012: Cardiac Screening for All Young Athletes Carries Big Price Tag: Study
More than $10 million to save one life in U.S., but critic asks why it needs to cost so much

November 13, 2012: Meditation Might Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Blacks
Small study looked at Transcendental Meditation

November 06, 2012: Walk Your Way to a Longer Life, Study Says
Physical activity after age 40 can increase life expectancy by up to 7 years, researchers find

November 05, 2012: Could Cholesterol Treatment Fight Repeat Heart Attack?
Intravenous therapy aims to clear arteries of buildup

November 05, 2012: Study Tallies Economic Fallout From Workers' Heart Attacks
About $8,200 found in worker expenses, $52,000 in employer long-term disability costs

October 09, 2012: State Regulations Tied to Drop in Common Heart Procedure
Critics worry that the push for good outcomes may reduce access to care for sickest patients

October 03, 2012: Study: Blood Tests for Inflammation Could Help Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke
But the tests would uncover risk in relatively few people, evidence review finds

September 28, 2012: New Defibrillator Implanted Just Under the Skin
But it's still designed to correct an irregular heartbeat

September 27, 2012: Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
U.S. health officials say this year's vaccine protects against two new strains

September 20, 2012: Year of Taking Risky Blood Thinners May Be Unnecessary After Stent Surgery
Studies suggest it might be safe to stop double anti-platelet therapy sooner

September 06, 2012: Cholesterol Screenings Up, But Certain Groups Still Lag: CDC
Younger, less-educated adults and Hispanics not as likely to get blood levels tested

July 30, 2012: New Guidelines Say No to Screening EKGs for Low-Risk Patients
Recommendations mirror those issued in 2004 because science hasn't changed, experts say

July 20, 2012: The Health Benefits, and Risks, of Alcohol
Moderate consumption may help the heart, but perils also exist

July 19, 2012: 2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis
Proper nutrition, exercise are key factors that must be part of any diet plan, health experts say

June 07, 2012: 9 in 10 Blacks With High Blood Pressure Have Early Heart Disease
Images showed many had the beginnings of heart disease even though they had no symptoms

June 06, 2012: Ultrasound May Detect Heart Disease Earlier in Arthritis Patients
Study suggests common diagnostic methods underestimate risk for those with rheumatoid arthritis

June 05, 2012: Statewide Program Improved Heart-Attack Survival: Study
North Carolina patients were transferred more quickly to hospitals that perform lifesaving procedure

May 16, 2012: Study Links Antibiotic to Slight Rise in Heart Patients' Death Risk
But the finding for azithromycin needs to be confirmed, expert says

May 15, 2012: U.S. Task Force Issues Blood Pressure Guidelines
Patients do better when they receive care from a team of health professionals

May 11, 2012: Sex After Heart Attack? Doc's OK May Be Key
However, study found that most patients don't discuss topic with a physician

May 10, 2012: Stem Cell Study Shows Promising Results Against Heart Failure
Injecting patient's 'enhanced' bone marrow into damaged heart improved symptoms

May 07, 2012: Living Near Major Roads May Shorten Heart Attack Survival
The closer patients lived to interstates, the greater their risk of dying within 10 years, study finds

May 04, 2012: Today's Kids May Be Destined for Adult Heart Disease
Solution lies in instilling healthy habits, not adding medication, experts say

April 24, 2012: Study Explores Fish Oil's Healthy Effect on Heart
Researchers rule out one possible explanation

March 27, 2012: Widespread CPR Training Could Boost Heart Attack Survival Rates
In Danish study, bystander assistance made difference between life, death for many patients

March 27, 2012: Defibrillator Implantation May Be Riskier for Underweight Patients
Study suggests reasons may include frailty, other health conditions

March 27, 2012: Cardiac Cocktail Delivered by Paramedics May Save Lives
Study found giving it early to heart attack patients halved cardiac arrest rates, death risk

March 26, 2012: Showing Patients Images of Their Clogged Arteries a Powerful Wake-Up Call
They were more likely to take statins, lose weight afterwards, studies find

March 21, 2012: New Blood Test May Predict Heart Attack
In small study, high levels of misshapen cells from vessel walls spelled trouble

March 20, 2012: Adrenaline Therapy for Cardiac Arrest Linked to Worse Outcomes
In short-term, drug still helps restore the pulse, study found

February 28, 2012: FDA Adds Safety Warnings to Statins
But side effects, like increased blood sugar, don't outweigh the cholesterol drugs' benefits, agency says

February 21, 2012: Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don't Have Chest Pain
Misinterpreting symptoms may be a reason why women face higher in-hospital death rates, researchers say

February 14, 2012: Stem Cell Treatment Might Reverse Heart Attack Damage
Patients' own cardiac stem cells reduced scarring in preliminary study

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