Food companies will likely need to petition government before using partially hydrogenated oils
Program can be especially helpful for minority patients, researchers noted
Phone apps get trained volunteers to cardiac-arrest victims before ambulance, researchers say
But don't stop taking proton pump inhibitors based on this study, expert says
Study suggests delay in restarting drugs leads to more complications
But study showed it's not enough to prevent related deaths
For black women, study finds risk is doubled among those with lowest income
But those with three or four heart risk factors may benefit from getting beta-blockers
Research seems to question current recommendations regarding alcohol consumption
It can help lower blood pressure and cholesterol
But the lung condition not tied to raised stroke risk in these patients
Fewer unhealthy signs are needed before black women's risk starts to rise, study finds
Study finds link between childhood victimization and adult health problems
Statins and fibrates both drop chances by about one-third, study suggests
Metabolic syndrome, which includes high blood pressure and obesity, increases with age, researchers say
Stroke, death more common at some centers than others
Researchers say smartphone apps can work for atrial fibrillation screening
People who are most active soon after getting heart device tend to live longer, researchers find
Study of Olympic prospects finds 'large prevalence' of defects
Researchers found decrease was linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature death
Odds of a brain attack remained elevated after mental health symptoms improved, study finds
Patients report less chest pain, better quality of life after heart procedure
Altered activity could explain why some diseases are worse in some months than others, researchers say
Regular physical activity seems to put off age-related increases in men by up to 15 years
Fast identification of brain attacks leads to better outcomes
But exact reason why isn't known, experts say
Weight gain, early death noted in study of older adults
About one-quarter have high levels of this heart-disease related blood fat, but experts say many people still at risk
Pregnancy, migraines and hormone therapy put women at increased risk, researchers say
Study found victims were less likely to die within 90 days when treated at more advanced facilities
Suggestions for dealing with this double whammy
Review found it was tied to early death risk in those with irregular heartbeat, heart failure
But doctors stress that there isn't enough research yet back up that conclusion
Study found it not only saved lives, but also boosted chances survivor could return to work
Off-label use of Lariat resulted in handful of cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
Study finds similar results whether or not hospital has switched to electronic records
No differences seen in basic measurements for those with chronic cardiac disease
Neurologist suggests healthier lifestyle, treatment of heart conditions to help prevent brain attack
Study finds survival difference of about one year between high- and low-performing hospitals
Study finds they worry less about weight, diet than whites, and have better cardiac profiles
Managing stress as important as lowering blood pressure to prevent heart attack, expert says
If approved, medications could be used by people who don't respond to statins
Study suggests chemotherapy, radiation can damage the heart for decades to come
But one expert questions the controversial findings
It increases the risk of heart disease
Usage doesn't always comply with national guidelines
Researchers recommend sleep disorder screening for patients with atrial fibrillation
When heart can't pump enough blood
In study, almost 30 percent of people with atrial fibrillation didn't use Pradaxa as instructed
Researchers say medications can cause bleeding, and may be unnecessary for those at low risk of stroke