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Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills07-23-2008

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

Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found07-23-2008

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

Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks07-22-2008

Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes

Kidney Patients Less Likely to Get Heart Attack Meds07-21-2008

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

Vytorin Fails to Lower Heart Valve Problems07-21-2008

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

A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?07-18-2008

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

Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab07-18-2008

Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say

Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment07-17-2008

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

New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released07-17-2008

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

Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk07-17-2008

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

U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow07-17-2008

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

Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure07-16-2008

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

Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition07-14-2008

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

For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat07-14-2008

Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life

Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off07-14-2008

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

Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes07-14-2008

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

Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes07-14-2008

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

Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients07-11-2008

Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds

Health Tip: Monitoring What You Drink07-11-2008

When you have heart failure

Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart07-11-2008

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