Recommended outpatient treatment reduces risk of recurrence
Aggressive treatment seemed well-tolerated and worth greater expense, studies found
And improve heart health
Online training aims to make sure those hospitalized get treatment to prevent dangerous blood clots
Study compares 'on-' and 'off-pump' procedures
Study findings on Repatha are 'reassuring,' but expert wants longer follow-up
But researchers stress too much alcohol can increase risk of early death
The good, the bad and the ugly
Small Chinese study found lower stress hormone levels in those who used indoor air cleaners
And, the increased risk lasts for at least 5 years, study finds
And, the worse the kidney problems, the greater the odds of the heart condition, researchers say
They're four times more likely to need more time in intensive care, three times more likely to be readmitted
Study suggests so, but heart expert questions the finding
Stroke rates are declining significantly in men, but not in women, study finds
Neck arteries are narrower than those of wealthier children, study says
Explanations for the disparity aren't clear
Difference stems from resuscitation, researchers report
New evidence review reconfirms patient guidelines
But the research only found an association, not cause-and-effect connection
Of greatest importance are diabetes, blood pressure and smoking, researchers say
New method may aid doctors in assessing harms, benefits of anti-clotting drugs
Country-wide comparison finds geography, age and gender affect who gets cholesterol-lowering meds
Large study serves as warning for stroke survivors who are prescribed cholesterol-lowering meds
Researchers suspect food quality may account for the difference
Study found odds for mental decline still higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
Internet-fueled movement has heart experts concerned about potential consequences
But losing a few pounds might help decrease the damage, cardiologist suggests
Following lifestyle recommendations in young adulthood pays off later, study says
Study found those exposed to dust cloud also more prone to develop asthma
These crises tend to be more frequent on certain days, seasons, study finds
Study shows a link between on-the-job hours and atrial fibrillation, but couldn't prove cause-and-effect
Bacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countries
Other causes of death claim the lion's share of funding
Researchers aim to identify vulnerable patients before damage becomes irreversible
Influential panel urges doctors to talk to low-risk adults about lifestyle
Device helped with sleep apnea, but didn't cut deaths from cardiovascular causes, study finds
Black men are twice as likely to die, so prevention is crucial, researcher says
Adherence to the American Heart Association guidelines may help prevent stroke, study finds
More research is needed, but doctors should warn patients, researchers say
Hormone-based meds linked to higher blood sugar and 'bad' cholesterol levels in small study
'Extraordinary reduction' seen among middle-aged adults after enactment of health care law
New research debunks other studies suggesting that medications used to treat ulcers, reflux cause mental decline
Persistent mental distress increases risk of death in heart patients, study finds.
Doctors should assess mental health at routine cardiac visits, study authors say
Researcher now probing whether more severe cases of the skin disorder increase odds of heart problems
They're likelier to prescribe blood thinners than primary care doctors, study finds
Most employees are untrained in first aid and CPR and don't know where to find lifesaving equipment
Income inequalities when young appear to have lifelong effects, research suggests
It kills more than all cancers combined, but study says many overlook the risk
Study found they face health risks from continued exposure