CT scans after 20 years show healthier arteries, study says
Study eases concerns about the use of the anesthetic in non-cardiac procedures
Prior research suggesting that excess weight may offer protection called flawed
Noninvasive transcranial therapy had effect on arm movements, researchers say
Study cites problems with availability, affordability
Injectable toxin helped thwart atrial fibrillation, researchers report
Storage duration didn't influence complications, death rate
Treatments may need to be gender-specific, study suggests
Higher death rates apparent even with equivalent medical care
HDL cholesterol seems to change, and might encourage plaque build-up, research suggests
Those with demanding jobs and little control seem most vulnerable, researchers found
People who process alcohol slowly also saw improvements in blood sugar levels, study says
While few differences were found, compliance with guidelines is poor overall
Lack of knowledge can affect outcomes, chances of second strokes, survey authors say
Chronic skin disorder linked to increase risk for heart attack and stroke
Researchers say goal is to reduce hospital admissions, medical costs
Study suggests at least 45 minutes of daily activity necessary to lower risk by 20 percent
High-power workouts improved blood vessel function, researchers say
Study finds heavier boys face even greater odds of future trouble
Starting treatment around onset of menopause seems to lower threat to heart, study says
Plant-based regimens can boost fatty acids that lower your risk for diabetes, heart disease, study says
Including weather and strong emotions
Austrian researchers find telltale signs of heart disease in newly diagnosed cancer patients
Those who are least active face added health risks even if they exercise, study finds
Kids benefit from being taught good food and exercise habits, study reports
More likely to be hospitalized for related leg problems as well as heart disease, heart attack, study finds
Learning how to manage stress effectively might help, experts say
Added sugars raise risk of heart troubles, stroke, experts say
Study finds taking medication at night cut risk of blood sugar disorder in half
Brain injury, diseases can easily disrupt this area that helps control behavior, study finds
Finds no link between beverage and increased odds of atrial fibrillation
After surviving cardiac arrest, only one in four let doctors know their wishes, study finds
Risk was particularly high for women who had more than one health problem during pregnancy, study suggests
Sequencing technology has enabled scientists to ID genetic source of some conditions
Agriculture also accounts for significant proportion, study says
Fine toxic particles are absorbed deep into lungs and blood, researchers say
Research showed racial survival differences were greatest among the richest
Studies find up to a 40 percent greater risk of coronary problems in females
In small study, continuous positive airway pressure reduced nerve activity that causes heart ills
Heart-disease preventive may simultaneously reduce colon cancer risk, task force suggests
Aggressive treatment cut rates of heart attack, heart failure and stroke by one-third, deaths by one-quarter
This kind of exercise might also improve diabetes control, researchers say
Researchers find a link but not cause-and-effect relationship
Research review might reassure concerned cardiologists
Additional training improved detection of heart murmurs and accompanying conditions, study finds
Smoking, high blood pressure and cholesterol can age this vital organ, CDC says
Smaller portions could lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, even in low-risk people
Effect was strongest for those without other risk factors for atrial fibrillation, but more study needed
But more study needed to determine what strategies might cut those risks
Researchers eye earlier detection of decline