Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some

They offer guidelines for drug therapy that could harm digestive tract

But it's not clear if the popular extract would be effective in humans

But Italian researchers warn only the lowest-risk patients can benefit

They had 32% more microbleeds in several different areas, study finds

Small study finds their levels correlate with cardiovascular trouble

Compression ultrasound similar to more expensive whole-leg color ultrasound, study finds

50% reduction in risk seen 2 years later in Canadian study

However, treatment does not slow disease progression, researchers say

Preoperative use was well-tolerated without adverse respiratory effects, study finds

They face twice the risk of second cardiac event 1 to 2 years later

Large study found younger women taking it for a longer time did have higher risk

That raises risk of death from hemorrhagic stroke, researchers say

Device approved in Europe, still in clinical trials in U.S.

Procrit, Aranesp already bear warning labels due to cancer concerns, experts note

Estimates of fluid in body compared favorably to results of invasive procedure, study finds

Those greater than 13 millimeters in width twice as likely to burst, study finds

Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

Small number of patients taking them will experience damage, experts say

Intensive medical treatment can prevent stroke, study says

Study says drug therapy better option for 95% of patients, since stroke risk is low

Study finds it could add $10,000 to treatment 'without significant gain' in quality of life

Death rate lower than for bare-metal devices, study shows

Fivefold difference in 10 North American sites

More smoking, hypertension, diabetes may explain statistics, study says

Patients on statin medications 30% more likely to experience trouble, study finds

Reasons for slowed time to treatment remain unclear, experts say

Researchers pinpoint what level signals danger

They face 69% increased risk for heart disease, 56% risk of ischemic stroke, study finds

Approaches could supplement other therapies to treat the condition, study says

Technique accurately found bleeding within walls of diseased carotid arteries

Poor manufacturing conditions at 2 plants to blame, agency says

Young adults with the common congenital heart defect don't have worse outcomes, study says

But condition doesn't hasten hardening of arteries, researchers say

The strategy might someday help humans recover from similar events, scientists say

No more effective than other drugs, increased stroke risk, study finds

tPA can be safely given beyond the current 3-hour limit, international researchers find

And that lack of knowledge could cost you your life

Those who eat this way reduce risk of many illnesses by almost 10%, study says

Researchers study interaction of mouth bacteria and blood cells

Acts against destructive free radicals, researchers say

Particles can cripple heart's electrical functioning, researchers say

Study finds the therapy can be given in tandem with clot-dissolving drug

12 years sooner for the most obese, new research finds

Angioplasty with stenting and endarterectomy successful in preventing ipsilateral stroke

But this makes build-up more vulnerable to future bursts, researchers find

Moderate drinking appears to be beneficial, but doctors are cautious

Atorvastatin as beneficial in those over 65 as in younger patients, study says

But the shocks they produce can signal danger, researchers say

Bryostatin may also work in patients with Alzheimer's and traumatic injury, study says

Review results are reassuring, one cardiologist says

Artery-opening device emits drug from a biodegradable polymer

Study found a small but significant reduction in deaths; parallel study on cholesterol-lowering statin found no beneficial effect.

Study found telmisartan offered slight benefit for those unable to take ACE inhibitors

And patients with dementia face a more than 3-fold danger, study finds

Warfarin could cut stroke risk by 67%, but patients and doctors say drug is hard to manage

Function improved even after conventional therapy, study found

Clinicians use 7 simple variables to gauge in-hospital mortality after coronary intervention

More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says

Patients may need to be on telmisartan longer to see positive effect, researchers say

Aphasia is like a prison, but new research offers hope of escape

It details risk factors for recurrent blood clots

But the agency says patients can still take the cholesterol-lowering drug

Findings may lead to novel drug targets for stroke, infectious diseases, study says

Brain attacks can even happen in the womb, and new guidelines address issue

New analysis shows no effect from statin meds, which include Lipitor, Crestor

At least 20% of adults are obese in every state except Colorado

Provides noninvasive way to identify plaques, improve effectiveness of therapy

In fact, new study hints they might be hazardous

Doing so may require lifestyle changes

Though procedure is used less often, it reduces bleeding problems, study finds

Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce closing of heart arteries, study shows

In animal study, effect on those with metabolic syndrome was seen within days

High dose of tirofiban plus standard therapy had lower overall mortality, study finds

There's a nine-fold increase for two packs a day, study finds

Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say

Benefit disappears within three years, study finds

Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says

Disease may contribute to neuronal damage, brain atrophy, study suggests

Quitting smoking, eating properly and exercising protects your brain, study finds

Not all overweight in metabolic danger, but waist size a factor even in the normal-weight

They don't use CRT pacing devices as they should or follow published guidelines, study finds

Higher adiponectin levels may indicate underlying disease, study finds

Regular consumption had little effect on LDL levels, study finds

Study rules out the effect of one genetic variation

Abnormal beating a marker for those most likely to die suddenly, study says

Even in high-risk cases, Danish study finds rate similar to that of kids in general population

Globules around organ more dangerous than thick waist or high body mass, study suggests

Less than quarter of victims get to hospital quickly enough to limit damage, study shows

As America grows older, that's an average of 4 a year per person, CDC report says

Triples mortality rate while still in hospital, study finds

Walking a few blocks or gardening protects against the abnormal heartbeat, study finds

But the finding certainly isn't any reason to start or continue smoking, researchers say

More than 2 a day for men, 1 for women, increases odds of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes

And that can mean missed care, fading health, earlier death, experts say

Rather than drugs, they urge early lifestyle, dietary changes

Using audio, imaging, telemedicine proves superior tool for decisions in remote areas

But it's unclear whether treating the breathing disorder cuts the danger, one expert says

Physical symptoms of the mood disorder are linked to thickening arteries

The variant seems important for those who have headaches with aura, researchers say

Tear in the aorta is unpredictable and often fatal, researchers say

Transplant drug cyclosporine limits injury from blood rushing back to heart, researchers say

Study finds it promotes growth of healthy tissue after heart attack

Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers

Study urges national, international standards to ensure safety, reliable results

Long-term omega-3 consumption appears to combat some traditional risk factors, study finds

But researchers note risk dissipates quickly once smoking spouse quits

In one study, use of statin medications halved the risk

With obesity rising, troubled nighttime breathing will become even bigger problem, AHA warns

Tripled in past 26 years, government report shows

Researchers find autoantibodies that block potentially fatal pregnancy complication

Working with pigs, doctors almost double revival time after hearts stopped beating

Large study found the longer person had heart trouble, the worse their performance

British researchers identify variant that increases risk of myopathy at high doses

Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes

Health service delivery may be a factor is lowered use of beta blockers and statins

Latest multi-country study shows troubled cholesterol drug no better than placebo at easing cardiovascular events in targeted patients

Tracking 2 proteins might be more precise than cholesterol readings, experts say

Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say

Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims

Experts note symptoms and treatment of these youngest patients differ from adults

Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk

One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says

But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke

CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook

Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life

Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women

Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications

When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds

Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds

When you have heart failure

Study finds farm-raised fish has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids

Amount that may be beneficial for men is not good for women, study says

Reduced core body temperatures could limit deaths from heat stroke, study says

Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea

But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds

Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds

Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says

Could improve current assessments, report says

Impact has yet to be felt, since type 2 course may take 10 years to show, study says

Older age of American moms may be behind increase in cases, experts say

Major study suggests slimming down, quitting smoking would boost average life span by 1.3 years

Reduce heart attack risk and blood pressure, studies show

Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says

It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find

The Xience stent helps prevent arteries from re-clogging

But ECG use controversial because of cost, number of false positives, study says

Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks

Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds

But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say

But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows

They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds

As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn

Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds

Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds

But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact

Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say

No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds

It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests

Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition

More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes

But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests

Insulin resistance increases and arteries malfunction years later, researchers say

From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes

The chest pain is most likely in younger males, study finds

But the test's cost may still be prohibitive, experts say

It might extend the effectiveness of clot-busting tPA, researchers say

Study found eating fruits, veggies, whole grains most protective against heart disease

Study is among the first to show such an effect from a nutrient, experts say

Expression of particular gene can help regenerate multiple tissue types

Italian study found poor reflexes, unstable posture, weakened hands warned of trouble

Routine measurement could be a vital indicator for treating narrowing of lung arteries

Bosentan slowed decline linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension, study found

The virus, medications, or both might be the culprit, experts say

Certain DNA raises the odds of this cluster of heart risk factors, experts say

Controlling heart rate is key when heart failure, irregular heartbeat combine, study finds

Low levels of the hormone could boost death risk, researchers say

For those over 50, high systolic pressure is by far the greater threat, experts say

For women, especially, the brew could boost heart health, study finds

Drugs increase risk of death among elderly patients with dementia, agency says

Those with highest levels at almost twice the risk, regardless of diabetes, study finds

They have poorer control of risk factors, less likely to get cholesterol-lowering meds

Dysfunction could be the 'portal' to heart problems, vascular disease, type 2 diabetes, study says

It significantly lowers cholesterol, researchers say

European program shows improvement in diet and other factors

Less daytime napping, fewer complaints of insomnia predicted a healthier life, study finds

Mouse experiments might lead to new target for treating high cholesterol, researchers say

Subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by bleeding in space around the brain, study reports

Measurement is inexpensive, simple to perform, yields instant result, study says

Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts

Study finds improvement for both genders over 25-year period

Daily care of teeth, gums keeps risk of bacterial disease in valves at bay

Findings suggest current dietary requirements need to be increased

Finding could speed new tissue-engineered stem cell bypass procedures, study says

Those 55 to 75 with type 2 disease have same odds for condition, regardless of screening

Endovascular procedures have lower death rates than those units using open surgery, study finds

But experts say controlling glucose levels is key for most diabetics

One-year death rate nearly halved in Dutch study

Study finding contradicts conventional wisdom

Statistical survey indicates doctors need to be more clear in explaining realities

Still faces radiation, chemotherapy treatments for what doctors say is a life-threatening malignant glioma

Abnormal electrical patterns more common in black football players, but they aren't necessarily dangerous, experts say

Survey finds less than 25% sure they could perform CPR, use automated defibrillator

Still faces radiation, chemotherapy treatments for what doctors say is a life-threatening malignant glioma

Mice given BH4 had lower production of toxic free radicals from hypertension, study finds

Suggestions for how to manage

Patients face 30% risk of dying within month, study finds

Problem-solving therapy could also make a difference, study shows

More than half don't see themselves at any increased risk, researchers find

Method gauges distribution of mineral in arteries rather than amount

Despite symptoms, many Americans fail to seek lifesaving treatment

Low doses of gas found in car exhaust provides anti-inflammatory effects in lungs

Researchers analyze different proteins in progression of risk factors as subjects aged

Ratio of 'good' to 'bad' cholesterol determined chances of trouble in postmenopausal women, study shows

It makes better control possible, heart experts say

Canada's TELEHEALTH program improved conditions for patients in rural and remote areas

Type 1 patients did better than those having kidney replacement alone

Patients admitted to a hospital on Thursdays or Fridays have longer stays, study found

Here's what the American Heart Association recommends

But increased cardiovascular risk less certain, researchers find

One therapy works, while another doesn't, studies find

The condition produces inflammation, potential cardiovascular problems, study says

He returns to Cape Cod home while doctors determine treatment plans for malignant brain tumor

One drug should be used more often and the other not at all, researchers report

White men more likely to have operation before emergency procedure is needed

Condition can lead to heart attack and stroke, researchers note

Cancer drug interferes with abnormal cell growth seen in pulmonary hypertension

Doctors find malignant glioma in tests after seizure

Studies found having ED increased risk in diabetic men

Nashville, St. Louis, and Detroit bring up the rear, survey says

Treating obstructive apnea could cut chances of early death, studies find

They experience higher heart rates and more demand for oxygen, study found

His carotid artery was cleared of a partial blockage last fall

Problems surface at younger age than in people who didn't have cancer as children, study finds

Some not clear on risks of problems, two surveys find

Prevention is as important as intervention, specialists say

The cholesterol-lowering drugs showed some benefits in preliminary trial

After hospital, they're twice as likely to be injured, so prevention strategies are key

Pills, supplements have potentially dangerous ingredients, lack warning labels, study finds

No benefit seen for prehypertensive people in morning use, researchers report

Studies find they might add to traditional risk factors

Low dose tPA dissolved masses 2 to 3 times faster, dramatically boosting survival

FDA says manufacturer of Trasylol now removing remaining stock of drug from U.S. market, following new data on increased death risk.

Especially for women, heavy consumption tied to arterial stiffening, enlarged hearts

And childhood obesity is a key culprit, study says

Experts note doses of the blood-pressure drugs given in the study were probably too high

Study finds higher levels of protein that increases levels of damaging blood fats in users

Study suggests dirty air may be even more dangerous than previously thought

Study finds signs of trouble show up even when statins, blood pressure meds are used

Study finds little more than half of patients were checked, only 39% met treatment goals

Risk for retinal vein blockage more than doubles when these conditions go untreated

In study with mice, drug prevented heart failure in those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Doctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices

Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds

Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic devices, study finds

Uncovering molecular underpinnings could lead to new, genetically targeted therapies

Long-term study, involving women, deals another blow to homocysteine theory

Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of organ failure, study says

Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5 years of stopping

Cilostazol also resulted in fewer brain bleeds than aspirin, study finds

Don't neglect your emotional needs

Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks

Same kind of palliative care may be needed, researcher says

Small study found they attributed symptoms to stress, indigestion and fatigue

Aerobic workouts, counseling therapy boosted physical ability, lessened melancholy

Remote screening cut hospital readmissions, provided timely intervention

Eighty percent of high blood pressure-related deaths occur in poorer nations, study shows

Electromagnetic fields seem to cause drop in heart rate variability, researchers report

New cells were coaxed into becoming three kinds of cardiac cells

Helps doctors evaluate heart attack risk

But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse dangers for overweight

Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers

Toxins' effect on heart health may be worse than thought, study suggests

FDA delay in acting on heart hazards might have put some in jeopardy, researchers say

Timing of hormone therapy did not matter, study finds

Pneumonia, arrhythmias, poor blood flow blamed for almost 2 of every 3 admissions

Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat

Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for serious disease

A 12% solution increased levels of antioxidants, researchers say

Money makes less of a difference after 65, study finds

Genes associated with elevated CRP levels play role in metabolic syndrome, studies say

High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those with chronic disease

When transplanted into mice, they improved heart function, researchers report

Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk

Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood flow to heart, study finds

But doctors want more data, and device not yet approved for use in U.S.

As the number of heart surgeries has declined, so has death rate, study finds

HeartMate II helps weakened heart for those awaiting transplant

Has same effect as beta blocker drugs in 40% of blacks, study finds

Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests

Called a 'box lesion,' it helps isolate electrical impulses causing irregular heartbeat

But study also finds survival rates similar, no matter when admission occurred

Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct cause

But the absolute risk to patients remains very low, expert says

No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study shows

Those going to hospital on weekend faced 13.4% lower chance of recovery, study finds

Suggested questions to ask your doctor

But doctors are divided on whether supplements are a good option

Study found women with risk factors who took it early in menopause did not have diminished vessel function

Are you at risk?

Avoiding food during religious holidays such as Ramadan increased risk almost 3-fold

Retinopathy more than doubled the risk of heart problems, study found

Progenitor cells may not follow same pathways, researchers say

Estrogen may prevent advanced macular degeneration, study finds

Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk, studies find

Toxic byproduct of plaque formation wreaks havoc on heart, lungs and liver, study suggests

Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big dividends later

Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying

Study did see modest tie between displeasure, peripheral artery disease

Harness offers partial support as patients re-learn to walk

Test for adults with muscle-thickening disorder may also identify children at risk

Three-year follow-up of study shows similar results

Moderate regimen saw heart output, breathing improve, researchers say

But jury still out on whether it makes difference in high-risk groups, study finds

Caffeine, green tea, tart cherries may fight MS, cancer and heart disease, studies suggest

Cardiac threat more than 3 times higher for those with advanced disease, study contends

French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks

Rodent study finds higher levels of estrogen replacement proved more dangerous

Multi-drug regimens, dose timing, adherence to therapy all matter, heart association says

Aggressive action is safe and may cut risk of disability, death, study finds

At-risk patients need care to avoid heart disease, cancer, task force report says

FDA reviewing safety profile of abacavir, didanosine

But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe, critics say