Apixaban appears safer, easier to use than warfarin, but just as effective, researchers say
Learn how to handle emotional, financial and physical pressures of the season, cardiologist suggests
Using the so-called 'performance-enhancing' hormone can harm health, experts warn
Diuretics can hurt lean patients, researchers say
But discuss with your doctor first
Study found patients who ate more vegetables, fruits and fish lowered their chances of heart attack, heart failure, stroke
Study found increased mortality for people with atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat
Even early stage thyroid trouble could help spur atrial fibrillation, study suggests
Multiple job losses are as harmful as smoking and chronic disease, study finds
Small study looked at Transcendental Meditation
'Energy harvester' would be powered by heart's beating, but more research needed
And exercise didn't seem to lessen the effect, new study shows
They were more likely to have complications, die after the heart rhythm devices were implanted
Research suggests cooling body to 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit might improve survival, protect brain
Study suggests synthetic version of human relaxin 2 could cut overall death risk
Study found hardening of the arteries more common in women with more miscarriages
Latest data from small study suggests therapy could fight heart failure, but larger trials are needed
Researchers say even well-educated users don't seem to realize the dangers of the drug
Eyelid fat deposits, thinning hair seemed to predict cardiovascular woes, study found
Early study found that clots might not be prevented in some, while others could face bleeding risk
Study found little difference in outcomes whether patient's own cells were used or not
Intravenous therapy aims to clear arteries of buildup
Study finds both low-carb and low-fat diets help overweight people reduce inflammation
But that doesn't mean longer-term use won't help the heart, experts say
Mouse and human trials show nonpharmaceuticals have beneficial effect
5-year rates of death, heart attack higher for patients who underwent stenting, research shows
Major trial with more than 11 years of follow-up shows no benefit for heart attack, stroke
But this is the first rigorous study of chelation therapy and more research is needed, experts say
Early study adds to evidence supporting sleep's importance in preventing disease
Review found no difference in severe cardiac events between kids taking, not taking meds
Significant cuts seen in heart attacks, strokes, asthma
Findings based on 50 cancer survivors who were followed for 25 years
Researchers found that those who were vaccinated had fewer heart attacks, strokes
Quitting before brain attack occurs cuts chances of second stroke, heart attack or death
Most recent research suggests short-term use OK for younger menopausal women, but not for older women
People with the condition seem to suffer less damage to heart from nonfatal attack, researchers suggest
High blood pressure, high cholesterol are other danger signs for peripheral artery disease in men
Concerns follow reports that Monster beverages may have been linked to five deaths in recent years
They can be different than in men
Procedure cut blood pressure, other causes of stroke, heart attack, study says
That could spell trouble for their future health, study says
Review of data finds too much chair time doubles odds for diabetes, heart disease and death
Timing of hormone therapy seems to be key, with younger women seeing benefit
Critics worry that the push for good outcomes may reduce access to care for sickest patients
Heart attacks, falls bring many hunters to the emergency room
One expert, however, says beta blockers have proven benefits
Apixaban was better at preventing stroke in patients with heart rhythm disorder
Fruits and vegetables particularly good sources of the substances
Studies suggest it might be safe to stop double anti-platelet therapy sooner
Demanding work, little control over decision-making boosts risk for heart attack, study suggests