May 19, 2013: Sleep Apnea in Seniors Tied to Alzheimer's in Study
Connection appeared strongest among thinner people, researcher says

May 17, 2013: Alcoholics Who Smoke May Face Early Brain Aging
Small study didn't find effect in former or never-smokers

May 17, 2013: Teen Bullies May Turn to Crime as Adults
Long-term study followed working-class British males

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

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 17, 2013: Health Tip: Don't Smoke for a Better Smile
Cigarette use stains teeth

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: Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
4 out of 5 adults have household bans, but millions of people still breathe secondhand smoke, CDC says

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 15, 2013: Yoga May Help Ease High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
Numbers were lowered when people engaged in a few sessions per week

May 15, 2013: People With High Blood Pressure May Crave Salt
It's important to resist these cravings, study author says

May 15, 2013: Cellphone Calls During Blood Pressure Readings May Skew Results
Interruption can cause spike in systolic pressure, study found

May 14, 2013: Metformin Won't Aid Breast Cancer Survival in Diabetics
Study counters prior research suggesting the medicine might help cancer patients

May 14, 2013: No Drop in Teens' Use of 'Smokeless' Tobacco
Lower taxes on products like chew, snuff may be a factor, study says

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: CDC Guidelines Could Cut Bloodstream Infections From Dialysis
Since 1993, hospitalization rates have increased 51 percent for these patients, researchers say

May 14, 2013: Most Americans Should Eat Less Salt: Report
But too little salt may also cause health problems, report authors add

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

May 14, 2013: 'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
Partial smoking bans still left study participants with signs of tobacco exposure

May 13, 2013: How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts
Prompt recognition and treatment offer best chance of full recovery

May 13, 2013: Healthy Lifestyle May Offset Job Stress, Study Finds
Risk for heart disease rises when workers drink, smoke or overeat

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: Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say
American Heart Association cites stress-busting, dog-walking benefits of companion animals

May 09, 2013: Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds
Vegetables that contain nicotine may offer some protection, research suggests

May 09, 2013: Swimming Pools May Pose Hazard for People With Heart Devices
Electricity from pools' lighting systems might interfere with implanted defibrillators, case studies show

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: 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

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: For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Small study suggests infants of women who take supplements have lower risk of wheezing

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: Cholesterol Drugs Might Boost Kidney Cancer Survival
Study finds statin medications tied to lower death risk after nearly 4 years of follow-up

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 02, 2013: Health Tip: Avoid Emotional Eating
Meditation and regular exercise are excellent alternatives

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: Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says
Yet no clear evidence the program improves diabetes, high-blood pressure, other ills, at least in early years of enrollment

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: How Weight-Loss Surgery Improves Diabetes Control
Key hormones, amino acids altered during digestion, study finds

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: Women Smokers More Likely to Get Colon Cancer Than Men: Study
Just a few cigarettes a day raises their risk, researchers say