The more you smoke and the longer you smoke, the greater the risk of damage
Decades-old documents show researchers were paid to influence scientific thinking, researchers say
Risk was 8 times higher for those who suffered a brain attack than for those who didn't, study found
Review links atrial fibrillation to increased risk for heart and kidney problems, not just stroke
Study isn't cause for alarm, cardiologist says, but hormone could be more 'toxic' than thought
Once a week or more may take toll, study finds, but at least one cardiologist questions the findings
Metformin appears to have cardiovascular benefits, researchers report
Injecting drugs boosts the risk of infective endocarditis
Smartphones can help keep you on track with lifestyle changes
But, the pricier devices do lead to fewer repeat heart procedures
Study finds there's lots mothers-to-be can do to help ensure they deliver at full-term
Canadian study found that structural problems saw biggest declines
While number of cancer drugs rose, development of new heart medicines stalled, study finds
Finnish study finds even moderate exercise lowers odds of early death
If a relative has had an aortic dissection, you could too, study says
Experimental treatment helped new brain cells grow
Unhealthy eating on the road linked with early signs of artery clogging, study says
Researcher says study highlights a connection between the gut and the cardiovascular system
Finding even more pronounced if blood flow to brain has been affected, study suggests
Study finds people who are active and eat well have fewer brain effects linked to the disease
Study suggests doctors reconsider their use in the absence of heart attack, heart failure
Lack of dietary choices tied to early signs of heart disease
Risk of high-temperature trouble rises with age and chronic health issues, experts warn
Lower risk of dying from heart disease if mom and dad lived past 70, study suggests
DASH eating plan brings blood pressure down, and seems to relieve inflammatory joint problem
Gains against heart disease and stroke, especially in Western Europe, likely behind the shift
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Most don't eat right or get enough exercise, and the American Heart Association warns of problems ahead
High levels of physical activity linked to lower risk for two cancers, diabetes, heart disease and stroke
Tapping toes, other movement when sitting for long periods may help benefit blood vessels, study suggests
Panel does recommend screening kids for obesity starting at age 6
Researchers cite aging populations, diet, inactivity and lack of preventive care
Study finds association between inactivity and heightened odds for diabetic retinopathy
Sleep disorders may increase the risk of stroke, new study finds.
'Danger zone' for women earlier than thought, study finds
Study participants may have been too sick to benefit from the medication, diabetes expert says
But it does raise diabetes risk, research with twins found
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Exposure to radiation might explain Apollo astronauts' rate of heart problems, researcher says
Damaging effects from marijuana smoke last three times longer than tobacco's, rat study finds
Risk of dying dropped almost one-quarter over 7 years in those who got the vaccine
Study finds small advantage, but only if you get there quickly
Reducing the risk of heart disease in young women.
By cutting down on hidden sodium sources, agency hopes to reduce America's overall intake
People with more schooling tend to have less heart failure, study suggests
Risk factors improved after just 10 days of sugar restriction, study finds
High blood pressure is the most important controllable risk factor
Risk of high-temperature trouble rises with age and chronic health issues, experts warn
To curb diabetes, researchers urge serious weight-loss efforts
Preliminary finding points to need for careful screening of cardiac patients, researcher says