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