Abnormal electrical patterns more common in black football players, but they aren't necessarily dangerous, experts say
Survey finds less than 25% sure they could perform CPR, use automated defibrillator
Method gauges distribution of mineral in arteries rather than amount
More than half don't see themselves at any increased risk, researchers find
Low doses of gas found in car exhaust provides anti-inflammatory effects in lungs
It makes better control possible, heart experts say
Ratio of 'good' to 'bad' cholesterol determined chances of trouble in postmenopausal women, study shows
But increased cardiovascular risk less certain, researchers find
One therapy works, while another doesn't, studies find
Patients admitted to a hospital on Thursdays or Fridays have longer stays, study found
One drug should be used more often and the other not at all, researchers report
Type 1 patients did better than those having kidney replacement alone
Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note
Studies found having ED increased risk in diabetic men
Nashville, St. Louis, and Detroit bring up the rear, survey says
They experience higher heart rates and more demand for oxygen, study found
Problems surface at younger age than in people who didn't have cancer as children, study finds
The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial
Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds
Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find
Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say
Studies find they might add to traditional risk factors
And childhood obesity is a key culprit, study says
Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts
FDA says manufacturer of Trasylol now removing remaining stock of drug from U.S. market, following new data on increased death risk.
Experts note doses of the blood-pressure drugs given in the study were probably too high
In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought
Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used
Doctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices
Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds
Uncovering molecular underpinnings could lead to new, genetically targeted therapies
Long-term study, involving women, deals another blow to homocysteine theory
Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of organ failure, study says
Same kind of palliative care may be needed, researcher says
Small study found they attributed symptoms to stress, indigestion and fatigue
Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks
Don't neglect your emotional needs
Remote screening cut hospital readmissions, provided timely intervention
Aerobic workouts, counseling therapy boosted physical ability, lessened melancholy
New cells were coaxed into becoming three kinds of cardiac cells
But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse dangers for overweight
Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers
Helps doctors evaluate heart attack risk
Pneumonia, arrhythmias, poor blood flow blamed for almost 2 of every 3 admissions
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat
FDA delay in acting on heart hazards might have put some in jeopardy, researchers say
A 12% solution increased levels of antioxidants, researchers say
Genes associated with elevated CRP levels play role in metabolic syndrome, studies say
High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those with chronic disease