After feeding, snake blood has high levels of enzymes that protect the heart
Million Hearts initiative aims to reduce strokes, heart attacks by 1 million in five years
Patients doing so had better heart health than those on a morning schedule, study shows
Trouble sleeping may increase risk as much as 45 percent, researchers say
Study suggests a link, but more research is needed
Findings suggest clot-preventing measures should be considered in this patient group, researchers say
Number of cases is down, but there are still too many, expert says
But certain populations still lag behind trend, especially in the South, experts warn
The procedure, already used in younger patients, helps avoid open-heart surgery, researchers note
And women are more likely than men to need emergency treatment 6 months later, study finds
Study suggests infertility may explain the link
Study showed increased chances of bleeding for those taking SSRIS, antiplatelet meds after heart attack
No effect seen when people drank polyphenols in dairy-based drinks, researchers say
Five genes added to the list of many already known to affect risk of coronary artery disease, study says
Program has potential for those who have suffered mild brain attack, but experts urge more study
Effect only lasts up to 6 hours, seems to affect mainly those already at risk, study suggests
Often, slowdown comes during patient transfers to another hospital, study finds
Study found those on Medicaid, Medicare fared worse than those with private insurance
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year, experts say
Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and lung disease kill 36 million people every year
Researchers find an association, but don't prove 'cause and effect,' study says
Independent risk factor for heart disease, stroke and death, researchers say
Study of seven U.S., Canadian cities finds disparities in both countries
Imaging technology suggests novel treatment may help prevent some heart disease, researchers say
Hormonal changes not linked to fatal heart attacks in older women, researchers say
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors may be to blame, researchers say
But some patients with rapid deterioration might still benefit from it, researchers say
Researchers suggest growing number of sicker patients explains the increase
Coordinated efforts by hospital staff across the United States led to the improvement, report says
Study finds post-op survival rises for those in committed relationships
Scan may help predict which patients deemed at moderate risk would benefit from statins: study
Study links buildup of this hidden fat to heart threat, even in people without symptoms
Researchers hope findings will help families with end-of-life decision-making
Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.
Researchers warn this could translate into worse outcomes
Up to 94% say they are comfortable using the drug tPA, compared to 73% in 2000, study finds
Taking the meds after a brain blockage was linked to fewer heart problems in those under 50: study
Poor areas often lack places for survivors to be active, study finds
And the benefits are greater for women than for men, researchers say
Victims who are black, very obese or have high blood pressure at higher risk of death, study finds
CDC researchers say these conditions are largely preventable
But complication rate was relatively high and FDA approval may be years away, researchers say
But experts still say your parent's health provides important clues about your risks for both
But refining the risk may not change clinical practice, expert says
Eliquis does not reduce heart attacks, stroke or death in high-risk patients, researchers find
Another option alongside Plavix, but should not be taken with higher doses of aspirin
Discontinuation was tied to 60 percent rise in risk for nonfatal attacks, researchers say
Within 6 hours of first signs of chest pain, 75 percent got medical help, study says
But more research needed, experts say, citing several limitations with the trial
NSAIDs, which include ibuprofen, aspirin and other meds, might hike risks for heart patients, researchers say