Mouse and human trials show nonpharmaceuticals have beneficial effect
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
It found no 'statistically significant' advantage in taking supplements, but at least one expert disagrees
Sleep disturbance could lead to greater risk for heart attack and high blood pressure, researchers say
NSAIDs include drugs such as ibuprofen, naproxen/Aleve, and Celebrex
Younger, less-educated adults and Hispanics not as likely to get blood levels tested
Finding is controversial since common practice is to cease efforts early when patients fail to respond
Study authors say these 'silent' attacks raise the risk of dying just as much as recognized ones
Disrupted medication deliveries may have played a role
Those who started on drug therapy alone were more likely to later need urgent stent placement
Study finds risk of cardiovascular death highest in those with 'central obesity'
Review shows no difference between atenolol, metoprolol in warding off heart attack or stroke
Common conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's less likely
Appear to be far less toxic than tobacco cigarettes, researcher says
In patients who were not getting bypass surgery or stents, results and risks were equal
And men more susceptible than women to psychological problems, study finds
One releasing biolimus showed better outcomes than bare metal stents
But experts say coronary artery calcium scans, best at predicting disease, have drawbacks
Symptoms can be subtler than in men, experts say
TNF blockers, other older treatments seemed to cut risk compared to topical meds in study
But industry and some health experts say the food may not be so dangerous
Cardiac enzyme data may enhance diagnosis, but some experts say more study is needed
Insurance status seems to be a better predictor of survival than race, researchers say
No major difference in outcomes of coronary artery bypass graft with minimal or large leg incisions
Early evaluations can catch related developmental problems, experts say
Review found chances of trouble increased most for those working nights
But benefit for low-risk patients isn't clear as test increases cost and radiation exposure