Study found people exposed to higher levels showed more thickening of vessels
Study of college students found changes that could lead to future heart troubles
Far from harming the cardiovascular health of infected children, drug cocktails may give benefit
Researcher says higher mental stress, lower income could be factors
The slow-moving reptiles might offer clues about stroke and heart attack recovery, researchers say
Anomaly in a cardiac pumping chamber shows up on EKG and is tied to higher heart failure rate
Resulting stress, anxiety, bad habits may lead to cardiovascular trouble
'Fight hard and fast to get past the anger,' and don't forget to keep healthy habits
Gut bacteria break down carnitine into another substance that damages blood vessels, study finds
High-risk patients who saw doctor within month of ER visit reduced risk for heart attack, death
New study shows slight effect, but arduous 'leaching' treatment has side effects, doctors say
Boosting physicians' fitness might have trickle-down effect for entire population, experts say
Agency isn't recalling the cardiac-arrest devices, but wants to require pre-market approval
Study finds overconsumption may have contributed to 15 percent of heart-related fatalities in 2010
Researcher recommends stress-reducing measures
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers say
But expert says cancer-fighting benefits outweigh heart-disease risks
Researchers found they were less likely to suffer PTSD, depression or anxiety later
Long-term study shows cardiac-health benefits in kicking the habit despite added pounds
Some may develop fatal heart rhythms when taking azithromycin, agency says
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggests
Three studies find no differences in outcomes, even for the frail or elderly
Large Danish study looked at young women who'd recently given birth
Taking the B vitamin offered no benefit in lowering cardiac deaths or heart attacks, researchers say
Ranexa shows effectiveness, especially in patients with poor blood sugar control, study finds
Research pins cardiac problems on severe stress
Cangrelor, Inspra and inclacumab seem to improve outcomes in company-funded trials
But modest gains from arduous 'leaching' therapy aren't enough to OK it at this time, study author says
Study finds 'hardening of the arteries' widespread throughout history, showing it's not just a modern ill
Reasons why it may be performed
Advanced MRI could become aid in guiding cardiovascular treatment, study authors say
Study found 48 percent higher chance of heart trouble
The more calcium inside vessels, the higher the odds for the brain attacks, study found
This could be a very early signal of cardiovascular issues, Australian researchers say
Stress, unhealthy coping methods can follow after losing a brother or sister
Study found that about one-quarter of participants dropped the vitamin due to adverse effects
It beat a low-fat eating plan in helping high-risk people avoid cardiovascular problems
Testing in pigs shows it serves as platform for growth of healthy tissue; human trials are planned
Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they're well-versed on the disease, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds
British study followed 150,000 patients after discharge from hospital
While awareness has increased for everyone, minorities still lag behind, researchers say
Houston research tracked peaks in ozone, pollution levels
Study can't prove cause-and-effect, but supports link between people and the environment
Study finds patients who survive heart attacks, pneumonia aren't just returning as inpatients soon after
Strategy would greatly reduce deaths from stroke and heart attack, experts say
Those who spent over 11 hours in emergency department more likely to be traumatized months later: study
Annual celebrity-studded fashion show reminds women heart disease is their No. 1 killer
Severe calcium build-up in aortic valve can block blood flow to body
Study found this holds true even with latest cardiac procedures
Annual event urges Americans to don red to spread awareness of the No. 1 killer