Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Health - November 5, 2009
Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study
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Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
Health - November 3, 2009
But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped
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Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
Health - October 29, 2009
But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection
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Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
Health - October 28, 2009
Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says
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Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
Health - October 27, 2009
Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say
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Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Health - October 26, 2009
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show
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Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart
Health - October 23, 2009
Study shows it reduces inflammation associated with heart disease
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Heart Failure Treatment Underused
Health - October 20, 2009
Two-thirds of patients in U.S. hospitals fail to get recommended therapy, study finds
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Fish Oil Supplements Don't Help Depressed Heart Patients
Health - October 20, 2009
Those who took them with antidepressant fared same as those who didn't
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Heart Test Deemed OK Before Kidney Transplant
Health - October 15, 2009
Coronary angiography does not harm kidneys and helps guide decisions, study finds
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Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise
Health - October 9, 2009
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says
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Stretching Test May Reveal Arterial Stiffness
Health - October 9, 2009
Flexibility exercises belong in cardiovascular workout, experts say
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Simple Test Might Detect 'Silent' Heart Disease
Health - October 2, 2009
Even better, calcium scans don't lead to unnecessary tests, researchers say
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Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
Health - October 2, 2009
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
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Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds
Health - October 1, 2009
Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery
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Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
Health - September 30, 2009
Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say
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Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure
Health - September 30, 2009
Benefits confined to heart attack, other types of cardiovascular disease
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Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
Health - September 29, 2009
Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows
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Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Health - September 28, 2009
Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say
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Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Health - September 24, 2009
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too
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Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Health - September 23, 2009
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself
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Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
Health - September 23, 2009
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds
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Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack
Health - September 21, 2009
Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows
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Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease
Health - September 18, 2009
CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests
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Angina Often Affects Quality of Life
Health - September 18, 2009
New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests
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