Study of women identifies important risk factor
But study of overweight patients found lifestyle changes may prevent complications such as kidney failure, eye damage
Study found the practice, first widely initiated in 1998, is reaping benefits for young patients
And that can pose serious psychological challenges, researcher says
Study found many older patients showed signs of damage, even without full-blown stroke diagnosis
Advocates say AMA's move will boost resources to fight weight-gain epidemic, but others question decision
Quick treatment improves odds for survival and mobility, researchers find
MRI study found higher risk of future stroke, heart attack
Controversial decision comes after a second look at major data review focused on heart risks
Controlling blood pressure is most important, large U.S. study found
Study found that people with atrial fibrillation showed mental declines at earlier age than those without heart condition
More than 40 percent have the variation, which affects their response to the common blood thinner
Review found chances were greatest in those who took NSAIDs and had a history of cardiovascular disease
An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says
For older patients with hypertension, heart failure, different problems will likely cause death, study finds
Emotional stress can harm cardiovascular health, experts say, so boosting mental resilience may be key
Prompt recognition and treatment offer best chance of full recovery
American Heart Association cites stress-busting, dog-walking benefits of companion animals
Smoking, diabetes, other things that harm physical health linked to poorer mental function, study says
Ambulance can speed diagnosis and lifesaving treatment
Danish study found overweight males in their 20s had worse health in middle age
Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests
Study looked at whether adults eventually had a stroke and compared areas where they had lived
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
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
Single strand may yield evidence about heart-harmful hormone levels in seniors, researchers say
Anomaly in a cardiac pumping chamber shows up on EKG and is tied to higher heart failure rate
Efforts at language impaired when function has to shift to the right side of the brain, researchers say
Gut bacteria break down carnitine into another substance that damages blood vessels, study finds
Modest dietary changes would reduce risk of stroke, heart disease, studies confirm
Study found the pain is also related to greater disability
Study looked at factors like blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Simple measures include adding fruits, veggies to your diet, experts say
Boosting physicians' fitness might have trickle-down effect for entire population, experts say
Study finds overconsumption may have contributed to 15 percent of heart-related fatalities in 2010
Majority taking in double the recommended amount, increasing their health risks
Study authors stress that improved diet, quitting smoking can minimize the odds
Hospitals' use of vena cava filters varies widely, probably because evidence is lacking of benefit
'Survivorship care plans' might help people cope with quality-of-life concerns, study suggests
Case study describes man whose only clear symptom was not realizing his messages were garbled
Large Japanese study didn't prove cause and effect, however
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers say
Long-term study shows cardiac-health benefits in kicking the habit despite added pounds
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
Ranexa shows effectiveness, especially in patients with poor blood sugar control, study finds
Cangrelor, Inspra and inclacumab seem to improve outcomes in company-funded trials