People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
People with a "hardening" of the abdominal aorta are at increased risk for heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Poor sleep appears to contribute to the progression of heart disease in women by raising their inflammation levels, but this effect was not seen in men, researchers say.
Poor sleep appears to contribute to the progression of heart disease in women by raising their inflammation levels, but this effect was not seen in men, researchers say.
People who take high doses of common painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) face a greater risk for heart problems, a new analysis shows.
People who take high doses of common painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) face a greater risk for heart problems, a new analysis shows.
Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.
Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.
There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there's an app that may help doctors save your life if you're having a heart attack.
There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there's an app that may help doctors save your life if you're having a heart attack.
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.
At least 10 percent of severe genetic heart defects are caused by new gene mutations that were not passed down from patients' parents, a new study finds.
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.
The widening American waistline may be feeding an epidemic of sleep apnea, potentially robbing millions of people of a good night's rest, a new study suggests.
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators.
With summer approaching, researchers caution that swimming pools may pose a risk to patients with irregular heartbeats who've received implantable defibrillators.
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports.
More than one-third of people having a stroke don't call 911, even though that's the fastest route to potentially lifesaving treatment, a new study reports.
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.
Men who are obese in their early 20s have a significantly increased risk of dying or of having serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease by the time they reach age 55, a new long-term study indicates.
Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests.
Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests.
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.
In what may seem a surprising finding, kids in a new study who ate more often over the course of a day were less likely to be overweight than their peers who ate the traditional three squares.
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.
A drug called amiodarone that's widely used to treat heartbeat irregularities might raise a patient's risk of cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.
A compound found in red meat and added as a supplement to popular energy drinks promotes hardening and clogging of the arteries, otherwise known as atherosclerosis, a new study suggests.
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.
Reducing dietary salt intake and boosting levels of potassium would prevent millions of deaths from heart disease and stroke worldwide each year, according to three new studies.
New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease.
New research out of Japan shows a potential link between male baldness and an increased risk for coronary heart disease.
Several factors that increase the risk of blood clots in women during or after pregnancy are outlined in a large new study.
Several factors that increase the risk of blood clots in women during or after pregnancy are outlined in a large new study.
Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds.
Adult diabetes patients who don't understand basic health information are less likely to continue taking newly prescribed antidepressants, a new study finds.
A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests.
A simple breath test may be able to tell if you are overweight or will be in the future, a new study suggests.
A new formula to predict a woman's final menstrual period could help menopausal women fight bone loss and reduce their heart disease risk, a new study reports.
A new formula to predict a woman's final menstrual period could help menopausal women fight bone loss and reduce their heart disease risk, a new study reports.
Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests.
Stress in mothers before and during pregnancy may boost the risk of congenital heart defects in their children, more new evidence suggests.
To improve the quality of lifesaving devices called automated external defibrillators, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed Friday that the seven manufacturers of these devices be required to get agency.
To improve the quality of lifesaving devices called automated external defibrillators, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed Friday that the seven manufacturers of these devices be required to get agency approval.
A widely used antibiotic may increase the risk of heart problems in patients with lung conditions, according to a new study.
A widely used antibiotic may increase the risk of heart problems in patients with lung conditions, according to a new study.
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.
People who take high doses of popular cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be more likely to develop kidney problems, a new study suggests.
Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests.
Black Americans who take vitamin D supplements may significantly lower their blood pressure, a new study suggests.
A simple blood test conducted annually in your primary care doctor's office might be a first step in preventing heart failure, a new study suggests.
A simple blood test conducted annually in your primary care doctor's office might be a first step in preventing heart failure, a new study suggests.
Obese children hospitalized for certain serious illnesses may have a higher risk of dying than thinner patients, a new research review suggests.
Obese children hospitalized for certain serious illnesses may have a higher risk of dying than thinner patients, a new research review suggests.
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Obese young women who have recently given birth have a greatly increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to a new study.
Unwrapping the mysteries of the leading killer of modern-day humans, researchers have found evidence of heart disease in ancient mummies from around the globe.
Unwrapping the mysteries of the leading killer of modern-day humans, researchers have found evidence of heart disease in ancient mummies from around the globe.
A study found that daily high doses of vitamins and minerals did nothing to improve patient outcomes when it comes to heart attacks but there was a hint that controversial "chelation" therapy might.
A study found that daily high doses of vitamins and minerals did nothing to improve patient outcomes when it comes to heart attacks but there was a hint that controversial "chelation" therapy might.
In the search for better medicines to safely help heart patients, clinical trials testing three new drugs appear to offer some promise.
In the search for better medicines to safely help heart patients, clinical trials testing three new drugs appear to offer some promise.
New studies suggest that severe stress caused by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and fallout from the Greek financial crisis boosted the risk of heart attack for people living through those crises.
New studies suggest that severe stress caused by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and fallout from the Greek financial crisis boosted the risk of heart attack for people living through those crises.
The drug Ranexa (ranolazine) may help reduce chest pain in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
The drug Ranexa (ranolazine) may help reduce chest pain in people with type 2 diabetes, a new study finds.
Television ads for cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lead to overdiagnosis of high cholesterol and overtreatment with the drugs, according to a new study.
Television ads for cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may lead to overdiagnosis of high cholesterol and overtreatment with the drugs, according to a new study.
The first five patients to try a new, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure dropped an average of more than 45 pounds in six months, researchers report.
The first five patients to try a new, minimally invasive weight-loss procedure dropped an average of more than 45 pounds in six months, researchers report.
Carrying around excess body weight, particularly in early adulthood, can result in a dangerously enlarged heart later in life, a new study finds.
Carrying around excess body weight, particularly in early adulthood, can result in a dangerously enlarged heart later in life, a new study finds.
Heart patients who have an implantable defibrillator known as a CRT-D and who unintentionally lose even a few pounds fare worse than those who do not lose weight, according to a new study.
Heart patients who have an implantable defibrillator known as a CRT-D and who unintentionally lose even a few pounds fare worse than those who do not lose weight, according to a new study.
Insomnia may triple the risk of developing heart failure, a large new study from Norway suggests.
Insomnia may triple the risk of developing heart failure, a large new study from Norway suggests.
If your heart doesn't beat correctly, you can get an electronic pacemaker and live happily ever after -- or at least until it wears out and you need another one.
If your heart doesn't beat correctly, you can get an electronic pacemaker and live happily ever after -- or at least until it wears out and you need another one.
Score another heart-health win for the Mediterranean diet.
Score another heart-health win for the Mediterranean diet.
Exposure to smog is linked to higher death risk among people admitted to the hospital for a heart attack.
Exposure to smog is linked to higher death risk among people admitted to the hospital for a heart attack.
A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Women eating a high-calcium diet and taking calcium supplements adding up to more than 1,400 milligrams a day may be running nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease, a large Swedish study suggests.
Women eating a high-calcium diet and taking calcium supplements adding up to more than 1,400 milligrams a day may be running nearly twice the risk of dying from heart disease, a large Swedish study suggests.
Enduring dietary wisdom -- that polyunsaturated vegetable fats are better for your heart -- may be turned on its head by a fresh analysis of a nearly 50-year-old study.
Enduring dietary wisdom -- that polyunsaturated vegetable fats are better for your heart -- may be turned on its head by a fresh analysis of a nearly 50-year-old study.
A new report warns that popular energy drinks such as Red Bull and Rockstar pose potential hazards to teens, especially when mixed with alcohol.
A new report warns that popular energy drinks such as Red Bull and Rockstar pose potential hazards to teens, especially when mixed with alcohol.
Marriage appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks for both men and women, according to researchers in Finland.
Marriage appears to reduce the risk of heart attacks for both men and women, according to researchers in Finland.
