Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims
But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke
Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women
Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life
CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook
When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds
Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications
Study finds farm-raised fish has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids
Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea
Amount that may be beneficial for men is not good for women, study says
But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds
Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says
Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds
Could improve current assessments, report says
Older age of American moms may be behind increase in cases, experts say
Reduce heart attack risk and blood pressure, studies show
Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years
Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says
Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks
But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say
Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds
But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows
They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds
Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say
But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests
More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes
From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes
But the test's cost may still be prohibitive, experts say
The chest pain is most likely in younger males, study finds
Study found eating fruits, veggies, whole grains most protective against heart disease
Study is among the first to show such an effect from a nutrient, experts say
Expression of particular gene can help regenerate multiple tissue types
Routine measurement could be a vital indicator for treating narrowing of lung arteries
The virus, medications, or both might be the culprit, experts say
Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say
Controlling heart rate is key when heart failure, irregular heartbeat combine, study finds
Low levels of the hormone could boost death risk, researchers say
For those over 50, high systolic pressure is by far the greater threat, experts say
Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says
Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds
It significantly lowers cholesterol, researchers say
European program shows improvement in diet and other factors
Less daytime napping, fewer complaints of insomnia predicted a healthier life, study finds
Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts
Measurement is inexpensive, simple to perform, yields instant result, study says
Daily care of teeth, gums keeps risk of bacterial disease in valves at bay
Study finds improvement for both genders over 25-year period
Findings suggest current dietary requirements need to be increased
Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening
But experts say controlling glucose levels is key for most diabetics