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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease 11-19-2009

Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables

For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best 11-19-2009

Procedure cuts diagnosis time and costs, study finds

Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble 11-19-2009

Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds

Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart 11-19-2009

But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds

Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings 11-19-2009

Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care

Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure 11-18-2009

Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke

Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart 11-18-2009

Separate study finds stem cell therapy improves exercise capacity in patients with enlarged hearts

New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination 11-18-2009

Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say

Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys 11-18-2009

Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives

Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study 11-18-2009

Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease

Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement 11-18-2009

Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find

Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke 11-18-2009

Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds

Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation 11-17-2009

Baked or boiled beats fried or dried for heart health, researchers say

Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3 11-17-2009

Oil from engineered beans might help reduce heart attacks, researchers say

Heart Failure Drug May Help More in Higher Doses 11-17-2009

Study finds increase lowers chance of hospitalization or death

Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner 11-17-2009

Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say

Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health 11-17-2009

Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem

Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk 11-17-2009

Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers

Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women 11-17-2009

All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds

Stem Cells May Improve Heart Bypass Results 11-17-2009

Patients who had bone marrow transplant with surgery did better, study finds

The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease 11-17-2009

Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world

Viagra Helpful for Children With Heart Defect 11-17-2009

Pumping ability improved with sildenafil in study group

Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate 11-16-2009

Study suggests interaction between Prilosec, Protonix and blood-thinners such as Plavix

Elderly Treated Less Aggressively for Heart Attack 11-16-2009

Hospitals less likely to follow guidelines for patients 80 and older, study finds

Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease 11-16-2009

But further trials are needed to prove this conclusively, researchers say

Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke 11-16-2009

But risk is highest for women with aura, researchers find

Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks 11-16-2009

People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says

Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks 11-16-2009

For those who've had an attack already, stressful games raise blood pressure, study finds

Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding 11-15-2009

Dabigatran etexilate does well in trial of atrial fibrillation patients

Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts 11-15-2009

Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds

Families Could Benefit From Gene Tests in Sudden Cardiac Death Victims 11-15-2009

Identifying mutation in deceased cuts costs for evaluating risk in relatives, study shows

Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health 11-15-2009

When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests

New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker 11-15-2009

Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers find

Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients 11-15-2009

Pumping coolant into the nose right away seems to prevent brain damage, study finds

Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia 11-15-2009

It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or Niaspan

Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men 11-15-2009

Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially prone

Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier 11-11-2009

Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find

For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better 11-11-2009

Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds

Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots 11-10-2009

Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients

Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier 11-10-2009

Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say

Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes 11-10-2009

But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship 11-10-2009

Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization 11-10-2009

Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people

No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug 11-09-2009

Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds

Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure 11-09-2009

Result may be left atrial enlargement, study finds