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• May 8, 2008

  Early poverty may impair heart's nighttime rest
  A person's blood pressure normally drops during the night, but his or her socioeconomic status in childhood appears to influence how readily this occurs in adulthood, new Canadian research shows.
• Group wants FDA to pull J&J birth control patch
  A U.S. advocacy group is urging the Food and Drug Administration to pull Johnson & Johnson's birth control patch from the market after studies found an increased risk of dangerous blood clots.

• May 7, 2008

  Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
  Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5 years of stopping
• Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
  Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of organ failure, study says

• May 6, 2008

  Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
  Cilostazol also resulted in fewer brain bleeds than aspirin, study finds

• May 3, 2008

  Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control
  Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks

• May 2, 2008

  Most high blood pressure in developing world-study
  More than 80 percent of high blood pressure disease occurs in the developing world, and mostly among younger adults, researchers said on Thursday in a report that belies the image of hypertension as a disease of harried, overfed rich people.

• May 1, 2008

  Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries
  Eighty percent of high blood pressure-related deaths occur in poorer nations, study shows

• April 29, 2008

  Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
  But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse dangers for overweight
• Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk
  Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated with dangers
• Doses of high blood pressure drugs needed in winter
  Some hypertensive patients may need to take higher doses of medication during winter months to control their high blood pressure, a Mexican study suggests. The findings were presented here at the XV Argentine Congress of Hypertension.

• April 25, 2008

  Healthy diet cuts teens' blood pressure
  Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a teen version of the so-called DASH diet, results of a new study suggest.

• April 24, 2008

  Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications
  Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk

• April 23, 2008

  Soy protein beneficial in type 2 diabetics: study
  A diet rich in soy protein appears to have a lasting beneficial effect on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type 2 diabetes and kidney disease, Iranian researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care.
• Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
  Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood flow to heart, study finds

• April 22, 2008

  World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues
  Researchers creating a map of human metabolism around the world have found compounds in urine that point to some surprising differences affecting blood pressure, based not on genes but on what people eat and their gut bacteria.
• Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
  Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests

• April 18, 2008

  Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease
  Vitamin D may protect against an artery disease in which fatty deposits restrict blood flow to the limbs, researchers said on Wednesday.

• April 16, 2008

  Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke
  Avoiding food during religious holidays such as Ramadan increased risk almost 3-fold
• Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure
  Are you at risk?

• April 15, 2008

  High Blood Pressure May Be Buffer Against Headaches
  But experts stress that hypertension should still be treated
• New Benefits From Old Heart Measures
  Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk, studies find

• April 12, 2008

  Meditation technique can lower blood pressure
  Practicing a particular type of meditation twice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of existing research on the technique.

• April 11, 2008

  High blood pressure hard on the aging brain
  High blood pressure is associated with worse brain function than normal blood pressure in people aged 60 and older, according to a report by doctors at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC.

• April 10, 2008

  Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
  Aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure helped reverse heart disease in people with diabetes, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

• April 8, 2008

  New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
  Multi-drug regimens, dose timing, adherence to therapy all matter, heart association says

• April 6, 2008

  Strenuous exercise may raise clot risk in elderly
  Elderly individuals who engage in strenuous exercise, such as jogging, are at increased risk for developing blood clots, which can have serious consequences, according to the results of a new study. Still, the authors assert, the benefits of moderate or strenuous exercise in elderly individuals likely outweigh this risk.
• Stress won't boost risk of pregnancy complication
  Being stressed out during the first half of pregnancy may be unhealthy, but it won't increase a woman's risk of developing a serious complication known as preeclampsia, Dutch researchers have found.

• April 5, 2008

  Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes
  Aggressive action is safe and may cut risk of disability, death, study finds

• April 2, 2008

  Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery
  But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe, critics say

• April 1, 2008

  Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those Over 60
  High blood pressure, smoking, genetics determine where they occur
• Two Drugs Better Than One for High Blood Pressure
  Pairing ACE inhibitor with calcium channel blocker beat pairing it with diuretic; Celebrex study finds dose related to heart risk
• Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack
  Danger level same as non-diabetics who already have had a heart attack, study says
• Elderly Can Benefit From High Blood Pressure Treatment
  Lowering pressure significantly reduces risk of stroke and heart failure for those over 80, study finds
• ACE Inhibitor as Effective as More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
  Study focused on more than 17,000 people with coronary artery disease or diabetes

• March 27, 2008

  Toxic Sewer Gas Induces Suspended Metabolism in Mice
  Heart rate dropped 50% while maintaining blood pressure

• March 25, 2008

  High Blood Pressure Runs in Families
  Long-term study firms up link between parents' hypertension, kids' lifetime risk

• March 22, 2008

  Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
  Creates more stress, biomarkers for diabetes, heart disease than in males

• March 21, 2008

  Happy Marriage, Happy Heart
  Study finds contented mates enjoy lower blood pressure

• March 19, 2008

  Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
  Monitoring white matter levels may assist early identification of walking problems

• March 14, 2008

  Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks
  The worse the symptoms, the higher the chances of trouble, study shows
• Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
  Finding might help spot high-risk cases in developing countries

• March 12, 2008

  Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts
  Caregivers were stressed, ate poorly, study found

• March 11, 2008

  Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
  Inappropriate treatment with beta blockers, other meds also increases odds, study finds
• Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
  Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of cerebral infarction

• March 6, 2008

  Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
  Preliminary study results encouraging; it would only be needed a few times a year
• Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those With High Blood Pressure
  Study says tobacco use may further damage already weakened vessels

• March 3, 2008

  Stress Can Help Trigger Stroke
  Study found a clear association, but no such link for depression

• February 29, 2008

  Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
  But these side effects are rare and benefits still outweigh risks, experts say

• February 28, 2008

  Mortality after a blood clot remains high
  About one in four patients in a population-based study who were treated for blood clots in major blood vessels died within 1 year after their initial diagnosis, a mortality rate that investigators say is not much better than was observed in the 1980s.
• Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
  Findings in mice show curcumin reduces heart enlargement and lowers odds of organ failure

• February 27, 2008

  Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure
  Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests.
• Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
  Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart disease, study finds

• February 25, 2008

  Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications
  Exposure, especially to herpes, linked to high blood pressure, preterm births, study finds

• February 22, 2008

  New Stroke Therapies Show Promise
  Clot buster works longer than thought, lowering blood pressure limits damage, and vacuum device sucks up clots safely for 8 hours
• Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
  Cognitive powers decline faster among those who have a higher chance of brain attack
• Cutting down on salt could help kids stay trim
  Gradually reducing the amount of salt in processed foods could help fight childhood obesity, UK researchers say.
• Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
  Education, wealth play big part in downward trend, study suggests

• February 20, 2008

  High BMI linked to death from stroke
  Among men who've suffered a stroke, the likelihood of dying from the stroke is increased if their body mass index (BMI) puts them in the overweight range; BMI is not a factor in stroke mortality for lean men, according to a large Chinese study.
• Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
  Study finds both went up simultaneously in recent decades

• February 19, 2008

  Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
  Too many don't have their blood pressure under control, researchers say
• Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
  More patients would take recommended medications, study says

• February 18, 2008

  Single pill helps controls BP, cholesterol
  In African-Americans with poorly controlled high blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol, treatment with a single pill containing a blood pressure-lowering drug and a cholesterol-lowering drug may prove particularly useful, researchers say.
• Therapy, support help heart patients quit smoking
  Counseling and self-help programs can help people with heart disease quit smoking, according to a review of published studies.

• February 13, 2008

  Airport noise instantly boosts blood pressure
  Living near an airport isn't just irritating, it is also unhealthy, researchers said on Wednesday, in a study that showed loud noise instantly boosts a sleeping person's blood pressure.
• Sutent cancer drug causes heart failure in some
  Fifteen percent of patients who took Sutent, a pill used to treat kidney and stomach cancers, developed heart failure, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
• Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
  But Sutent's benefits may still outweigh its risks for many patients, experts say

• February 12, 2008

  Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
  More must be done to help people living near major flight hubs, researchers say
• High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women
  State-by-state survey also found prevalence rate among men not as low as should be
• Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
  Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits

• February 11, 2008

  Few with high blood pressure follow diet advice
  Americans with hypertension (high blood pressure) today are less likely than they were 10 years ago to follow a diet that can help them to control or even lower their blood pressure, new research suggests.
• Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change
  A one-year follow-up study of patients with heart disease found that few are meeting recommendations for fruit, vegetable and fiber intake, and they were eating a "disturbing" amount of trans fat, Dr. Yunsheng Ma and colleagues from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester found.

• February 8, 2008

  Social support impacts blood pressure: study
  Older adults who lack support from family and friends may be at heightened risk of abnormal blood pressure regulation, new research suggests.

• February 7, 2008

  Stress, high blood pressure tied to birthweight
  Pregnant women with both high stress levels and high blood pressure may be at increased risk of having an underweight baby, a study suggests.
• Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics
  Among high-risk type 2 diabetics, an intensive intervention with multiple drug combinations and behavioral modification has sustained benefits, a Danish study shows.
• Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's
  Preliminary study finds some benefit from calcium channel blockers
• High blood pressure pill may cut Parkinson's risk
  People taking a widely used group of drugs to treat high blood pressure known as calcium channel blockers also appear to be cutting their risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to results of a study published Wednesday.

• February 6, 2008

  Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S. says
  GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia was not to blame for heart deaths in a trial to see if treating diabetes would reduce heart disease, U.S. government-funded researchers said on Wednesday.
• Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications
  Black women also less likely to have blood pressure under control, study finds

• February 4, 2008

  Blood pressure tied to black men's kidney risks
  Uncontrolled high blood pressure may help explain why kidney disease often progresses more quickly in African- American men, new research suggests.

• February 1, 2008

  Vitamin D deficiency tied to higher blood pressure
  Low blood concentrations of vitamin D may be associated with higher blood pressure in whites, indicating a risk of developing hypertension, or high blood that requires medical treatment, researchers report. However, this relationship was not noted among blacks.
• Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men
  Just 2 or more beverages a day increased chances by 85%, study finds

• January 31, 2008

  Weight loss drug safely used in high-risk patients
  Sibutramine, which is marketed under the trade names Meridia and Reductil, appears safe and possibly effective for weight management in patients at a high risk for heart attack and stroke -- for whom the drug is usually not recommended -- according to a report in the European Heart Journal.
• Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
  German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during 2006 World Cup matches

• January 30, 2008

  Weight loss by diet or exercise benefits heart
  Shedding excess pounds may restore some of the heart's youth, whether the weight loss comes from eating less or exercising more, the results of a small study suggests.

• January 29, 2008

  Costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the U.S.
  The costs of caring for elderly people with diabetes, a growing population, are threatening to overwhelm the system designed to pay for their medical care, according to a new analysis of Medicare claims.

• January 28, 2008

  Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
  Drugs as good or better than others in treating both conditions
• Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications
  A person's gene profile seems to dictate reponse, study finds
• Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure
  Patients taking Nexavar need to be monitored closely, study says

• January 22, 2008

  Nexavar significantly boosts hypertension risk: study
  Bayer AG and Onyx Pharmaceutical Inc.'s key cancer drug Nexavar significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.

• January 21, 2008

  Study supports periodic re-certification for doctors
  The time elapsed since a primary care physician's last board certification correlates with a decline in the quality of care provided to patients, according to a study published today.
• High blood pressure predicts diabetes in women
  Women who have high blood pressure (BP) or increasing BP are up to three times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than women with low blood pressure, new research suggests. This effect is independent of excess weight and other conditions that are known to predispose people to cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

• January 18, 2008

  High BP-obesity link varies among Africans: study
  Excess fat may not be the only factor that increases the risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) among obese people of African descent, according to an international research team.

• January 17, 2008

  Immune Therapy May Help Some Heart Failure Patients
  But it's nowhere near ready for general use, experts caution
• Small brain bleeds tied to blood pressure
  Brain "microbleeds," small bleeding sites in the brain detected with MRI that usually cause no immediate symptoms, are associated with an increase in blood pressure in patients who already have high blood pressure or "hypertension," new research suggests.
• Cholesterol Drug Zetia Doesn't Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
  Results might also pertain to Vytorin, which contains Zetia, experts say

• January 14, 2008

  Minor leg injury a risk factor for blood clot
  Common minor injuries to the leg, such as torn muscles and ankle sprains, increase the risk of developing a blood clot in a vein, a condition known as "venous thrombosis," during the ensuing month, according to the results of a large study reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

• January 11, 2008

  Heart risk factor control worse in diabetic women
  Deaths from cardiovascular disease are declining among men with diabetes, but not women, and poorer control of blood pressure and cholesterol levels may be to blame, a new study suggests.
• Activity important in people with leg artery disease
  The death rate in people who suffer from reduced blood flow to the legs and a cramping leg pain when walking is lower in those who engage in some moderate physical activity than in those who are basically sedentary, a study indicates.

• January 10, 2008

  Priming Heart Before an Attack Could Limit Damage
  Animal study shows preconditioning cardiac cells helps organ better tolerate loss of blood flow

• January 8, 2008

  Lowering Co-Pays on Some Drugs Help Fight Chronic Diseases
  Study found patients started using preventive medicines more often
• Health Tip: Low-Sodium Meals
  Suggestions to lower your salt intake

• January 7, 2008

  Vitamin D deficiency tied to heart attack
  Vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of heart attacks and stroke in middle age, the results of a new study suggest. The risk seems to be greatest among people with high blood pressure.

• January 2, 2008

  New Cancer Drug Boosts Blood Pressure
  But doctors say sunitinib's benefits outweigh its risks

• December 28, 2007

  Drinking alcohol may keep leg arteries healthy
  In the elderly, moderate alcohol consumption may protect against leg artery disease, a condition in which the arteries in the legs become narrowed or clogged with fatty deposits, reducing blood flow to the legs.

• December 27, 2007

  High Blood Triglycerides Linked to Stroke Risk
  Boosted concentrations of these fats doubled the odds, researchers say
• Brief bouts of confusion raise stroke, dementia risk
  Experiencing brief episodes of amnesia or confusion increases a person's risk of suffering a stroke or developing dementia, a new study hints.

• December 26, 2007

  Neuroticism hard on the heart: study
  Neurotic people are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, while being extroverted seems to protect people from dying from respiratory illness, UK researchers report based on a study they conducted.
• Bacon, hot dogs could damage the lungs
  Men who smoke may be increasing their risk of developing emphysema and chronic bronchitis if they eat lots of cured meat, new research shows.

• December 25, 2007

  High BP tied to disability in older adults
  Uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension) raises the risk of disability in older adults, according to a new report.

• December 20, 2007

  Normal BP pattern restored in kidney patients
  In "nondipper" patients with chronic kidney disease, individuals who don't experience the normal decline in blood pressure at night, changing the dose of one antihypertensive drug between morning and evening can restore the normal circadian rhythm, the results of a pilot study suggest.

• December 14, 2007

  New Cancer Drug Tied to Heart Problems
  Sutent linked to hypertension, heart events in patients battling stomach cancer

• December 13, 2007

  High Blood Pressure Key Factor for Cardiovascular Disease
  Only one-third to one-half of those getting treatment reach their target levels, survey finds

• December 12, 2007

  Amount of Exercise Key to Lowering Kids' Blood Pressure
  Study finds total levels of activity more important than intensity

• December 11, 2007

  Rivaroxaban better than Sanofi's Lovenox
  Experimental drug rivaroxaban works better than the standard treatment with enoxaparin to prevent blood clots in patients following hip replacement surgery, a late stage study has shown.
• Stimulants for ADHD may cause mild heart symptoms
  The use of stimulants by children and teenagers with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be to blame for an increased number of visits to the emergency room or doctor's office because of heart-related symptoms, but deaths or serious heart complications are rare, according to a study from Florida.
• High blood pressure ups risk of mental decline
  People with a history of hypertension (high blood pressure) appear to be at increased risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, a condition that involves difficulties with thinking and learning, investigators at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons report.
• Sticking with sleep apnea treatment cuts BP
  New research suggests that people who suffer from the nighttime breathing disorder, obstructive sleep apnea, who also have high blood pressure could benefit from good compliance with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment.
• Hypertension Linked to Risk of Mild Cognitive Impairment
  Study suggests it may cause the effect through cerebrovascular disease

• December 6, 2007

  Single exposure to Taser appears harmless
  In healthy subjects, exposure to a 5-second electrical discharge from a Taser does not result in any significant changes that indicate increased physiologic stress, the results of a study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine suggest.
• Simple steps could have big health impact-studies
  Widespread efforts to cut salt intake, curb smoking and to ensure those at risk of heart disease take needed drugs could prevent millions of deaths each year, international researchers said on Tuesday.

• December 4, 2007

  US clears Novartis' youth high blood pressure drug
  Novartis said on Monday that U.S. regulators approved its drug Diovan to treat high blood pressure in children and adolescents aged 6 to 16.

• December 1, 2007

  Cholesterol seen tied to heart disease, not stroke
  Researchers aiming to establish whether high cholesterol raises the risk of stroke said on Thursday they were baffled by findings indicating lower cholesterol levels were not linked to reduced stroke deaths.
• High Blood Pressure Could Exacerbate Alzheimer's
  Slowed blood flow to the brain may be to blame, MRI study shows
• Cholesterol-Stroke Relationship Puzzles Researchers
  High blood-fat levels not always linked to higher stroke risk, studies show

• November 30, 2007

  US FDA debates stricter regulation of salt in food
  COLLEGE PARK, Md.(Reuters) - U.S. health regulators on Thursday debated a consumer group's bid to boost regulation of salt in food and revoke the ingredient's "generally recognized as safe" status.

• November 29, 2007

  Alzheimer's, high blood pressure linked in study
  Having high blood pressure reduces blood flow in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, making them more vulnerable to the effects of the disease, researchers reported on Wednesday.

• November 24, 2007

  Vein clots up risk of heart attack
  A blood clot in a person's vein nearly doubles the risk of heart attack or stroke within a year, a Danish study showed on Friday, providing strong evidence the three conditions are linked.

• November 22, 2007

  Aztec-derived grain may cut heart risks from diabetes
  People with type 2 diabetes may lessen their cardiovascular risk by eating a whole grain originating from the ancient Aztecs, researchers from the Canadian researchers suggest.

• November 21, 2007

  Pedometer Pushes People to Walk More
  More steps lead to lower blood pressure, more weight loss, study finds

• November 20, 2007

  Researchers Spot Link Between Heart Disease, Income
  As paychecks declined, blood markers of inflammation rose

• November 20, 2007

  High Blood Pressure Linked to Disability, Dementia
  Controlling hypertension might stave off problems of aging, studies suggest
• Heart Death Rates Worsening for Middle-Aged Adults
  Gains in the 1980s, 1990s have slowed or even been reversed, experts warn

• November 17, 2007

  Lowered BP after 'no salt added' diet
  Simply avoiding pre-salted foods and not adding salt to foods can result in a modest but statistically significant reduction in blood pressure, study findings suggest.
• Airplane noise tied to high blood pressure risk
  People who live near airports may have an elevated risk of high blood pressure due to noise pollution, a Swedish study suggests.

• November 13, 2007

  Smoking Boosts Blood Pressure in Women
  And that heightens the risk of heart attack and stroke, study says

• November 10, 2007

  Severe Urinary Problems Boost Death Risk in Older Men
  Those over 45 face an almost 24-fold increase in mortality, study says

• November 9, 2007

  Put down that fork: Being fat is still unhealthy
  Being overweight may not kill you, but it could lead to obesity, U.S. health experts cautioned on Wednesday in response to research suggesting that being a bit heavy does not raise the risk of death.
• Exercise reversed effects of heart failure: studies
  Daily exercise helped reverse some of the effects of heart failure, increasing the growth of new muscle cells and blood vessels that are often impaired in these patients, researchers said on Wednesday.

• November 8, 2007

  Spirituality Helps Older Black Women Beat Hypertension
  Drawing on their beliefs helped them stick to medication regimen, study finds

• November 7, 2007

  Energy drinks jolt blood pressure, study finds
  The increasingly popular high-caffeine beverages called energy drinks may do more than give people a jolt of energy -- they may also boost heart rates and blood pressure levels, researchers said on Tuesday.
• Kidney Disease Increasing in U.S.
  More obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure are driving the trend, study says
• Early HRT Protects a Woman's Heart
  But contraceptives heighten risk of arterial problems, studies find
• Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks
  Other research supports moderate drinking, fasting for cardio health
• Blood Pressure Vaccine Shows Promise
  A series of shots might protect for a lifetime, researchers say
• 'Empty-Calorie' Diet Tied to Preclinical Heart Disease
  Regimens heavy on fats, sweets boost the risk, researchers find
• Energy Drinks Could Pose Blood Pressure Risks
  Medicated heart patients might be in danger, study suggests

• November 6, 2007

  High blood pressure speeds Alzheimer's decline
  High blood pressure appears to hasten the decline in mental functioning that occurs in Alzheimer's disease, according to a report in the journal Neurology. Atrial fibrillation, a common heart beat disturbance, and chest pain, or "angina," seem to produce a similar effect.
• Artery disease rises among U.S. women
  More U.S. women are developing a type of artery disease that raises the risk of death from heart disease and stroke, researchers said on Sunday.
• Blood pressure harder to control in winter: study
  For people with high blood pressure, the condition can prove tougher to control in the winter, researchers said on Monday.
• Early Weight Gain Can Mean Heart Trouble Later in Life
  Children as young as 7 show signs of cardiovascular risk factors, study finds
• Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their Limits
  Studies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfect
• Blood Pressure Tougher to Tame in Winter
  Frigid temperatures may help keep vessels constricted, experts say

• November 5, 2007

  New Measures Improve Heart Care
  Programs that simplified treatment choices led to better outcomes, research shows
• Chocolate Has Sweet Effect on Blood Flow
  Arteries function better when the dark delight is consumed, study suggests
• Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart Failure
  Doctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests

• November 3, 2007

  Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
  Women need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after pregnancy
• Study Describes Molecules That Control Blood Pressure
  The finding involving proteins could lead to new treatments, researchers say

• November 1, 2007

  FDA approves combo eye drop for glaucoma
  U.S. regulators approved a new glaucoma treatment -- Combigan, an eye drop that treats the potentially blinding eye condition with two drugs that work through different mechanisms, Allergan Inc said Wednesday.
• Risk factors for diabetic kidney disease identified
  High blood pressure and high lipid levels, as well as longer disease duration, elevated glucose (sugar) levels, and male gender, are all significant risk factors for kidney disease in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a report in the current issue of Diabetes Care.

• October 28, 2007

  Blood pressure impacts type 2 diabetes risk: study
  Women with high blood pressure (hypertension) or increasing blood pressure are at increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes compared with women with low blood pressure, researchers from Boston report.

• October 26, 2007

  Blood Pressure Drug Might Work Against Alzheimer's
  It prevents formation of beta-amyloid clumps in mice, study says

• October 22, 2007

  Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts
  Much of the benefit comes from changes in blood pressure, inflammation
• US FDA to consider limits, labeling for salt
  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it would hold a hearing to consider a consumer group's petition that the agency tighten regulations and labeling for salt in food.

• October 19, 2007

  Sleep deprivation may raise women's blood pressure
  Women who regularly get fewer than 7 hours of sleep each night may have a higher risk of developing high blood pressure, a new study suggests.

• October 16, 2007

  Garlic May Ward Off Heart Woes
  It spurs a chemical linked to healthy blood vessels, study finds.

• October 12, 2007

  Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart Disease
  Study shows link between the breathing disorder, arterial trouble

• October 10, 2007

  Study shows persistent benefits of statin drug
  The heart benefits of taking statin drugs may last for years, even after the drugs are stopped, researchers reported on Wednesday.
• Low Lead Exposures Can Hurt Kidneys
  Rat study suggests it boosts blood pressure, damages cells
• Hypertension Triples Women's Diabetes Risk
  It does so outside of normal diabetes risk factors, such as obesity, study finds

• October 9, 2007

  Blood pressure and weight predict heart failure
  Higher blood pressure and body mass index (BMI) in mid-life appear to increase the risk of heart failure in later life, according to findings published in the medical journal Hypertension.

• October 8, 2007

  Loss of nitric oxide reduces banked blood benefit
  Soon after collection, banked blood begins losing nitric oxide, and since nitric oxide opens the body's small blood vessels, oxygen is prevented from reaching the body's tissues, according to the results of two studies published in the October 8th Early Edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

• October 5, 2007

  Hispanics benefit from equal access to care: study
  Results of a study demonstrate that high levels of blood pressure control can be achieved by Hispanic patients who have equal access to medical care and medication.
• Daytime, Nighttime Blood Pressure Both Important
  Study supports round-the-clock monitoring.

• October 3, 2007

  Clinic eyes neurological approach to coronary ills
  The Cleveland Clinic, the renowned heart center, is advancing a neurological approach to treat diseased coronary arteries -- research that could potentially replace drug-coated stents.

• October 2, 2007

  Drug Combo Helps Fight Marfan Syndrome
  Inherited condition can lead to sudden cardiac death

• September 28, 2007

  Weight Loss Can Control Hypertension
  A 6-month diet restored normal blood pressure, study finds.

• September 27, 2007

  Lack of "good" cholesterol always poses heart risk
  The amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood remains an important marker for heart disease regardless of how much "bad cholesterol" is lowered, researchers said on Wednesday.
• Fried Food Compounds May Harm Heart
  'AGEs' are produced in fatty foods at high heat, experts say
• Your risk of a blood clot on a flight - 1 in 4,656
  Dutch researchers said on Monday they had finally nailed down the absolute risk of getting a blood clot while sitting in a cramped airline seat -- one in 4,656.

• September 25, 2007

  Anger, chronic stress tied to heart disease
  For men with borderline-high blood pressure, an angry disposition may worsen the problem and raise the risk of eventual heart disease, a study published Monday suggests.
• 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
  They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer screening

• September 24, 2007

  Many adults in the dark about leg artery disease
  A survey shows that few people know about peripheral artery disease, or PAD, a dangerous vascular condition that affects roughly 8 million Americans.

• September 19, 2007

  Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
  Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly, researchers say.

• September 18, 2007

  Study Downgrades Gene as Heart Risk Factor
  Screening for variations in APO gene not warranted, researchers say.
• Sleep-disordered breathing risky for older men
  Older men who snore or have moments when breathing ceases or nearly ceases during sleep may be at increased risk for heart related problems, study findings suggest.

• September 17, 2007

  No heart health benefit seen for pet ownership
  A new study questions the idea that older people who own pets have healthier hearts than their pet-less peers.

• September 14, 2007

  Low-salt diet seen acceptable to many
  Adults may be amenable to lowering their salt intake, particularly in the context of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which is naturally low in salt, research shows.
• Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina
  Data re-analysis supports angioplasty, but not everyone agrees

• September 12, 2007

  Grassroots effort boosts women's activity levels
  A community-based program is an effective way to help women exercise more and it can also help reduce their blood pressure, researchers from Iran report.
• Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart
  It raises risks even if blood pressure, cholesterol factored out, study finds

• September 11, 2007

  Actos protects heart; study confirms Avandia risks
  The diabetes drug Actos cuts the risk of heart attack, stroke and death but raises the risk of heart failure, according to one study published on Tuesday, while a second confirmed disputed findings that rival Avandia raises heart risks.
• Blood pressure rising among US children: study
  Blood pressure levels among American children are on the rise, an alarming trend linked to climbing obesity rates that reverses decades of decline, researchers reported on Monday.
• Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients
  Homocysteine may be a marker, not a cause, of renal trouble, study suggests.

• September 9, 2007

  Saturated Fat: Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much
  Fatty meal has immediate, negative effect on heart health, research shows.

• September 7, 2007

  Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
  Screening, treatment of close relatives proposed.
• Doctor gender may matter in spotting heart disease
  A doctor's gender could determine how early heart disease is detected in women, researchers said Thursday.

• September 6, 2007

  Tooth loss linked to higher heart disease risk
  Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests.
• Cutting Salt Won't Affect Foods' Safety
  High-sodium processed foods are major contributor to heart trouble, researchers note

• September 4, 2007

  New trainee docs' work hours hasn't hurt patients
  The notoriously long hours worked in hospitals by newly graduated doctors, known as residents, were recently cut back in the U.S., and the move seems to have improved death rates for certain medical conditions at Veterans Affairs hospitals.
• Men and women may need different heart treatments
  In their hearts, it seems, men and women really are different.

• September 3, 2007

  Combo blood pressure pill cuts deaths in diabetics
  Giving people with type 2 diabetes a combination pill to lower blood pressure cuts their risk of heart attack or death, regardless of what their blood pressure was before treatment, scientists said on Sunday.

• September 2, 2007

  Blood Pressure Drug Combo Helps Diabetic Hearts
  Large, long-term global study shows diuretic plus ACE inhibitor reduced risk of dying from heart disease
• High blood pressure linked with fertility treatment
  The risk of developing high blood pressure during pregnancy (gestational hypertension) is higher in pregnancies resulting from infertility treatments compared with those resulting from spontaneous conceptions.

• August 31, 2007

  Advanced COPD a major disease worldwide
  The prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) is higher and stages of disease are more advanced than has previously been reported, according to findings from the Burden of Obstructive Lung Disease initiative.

• August 28, 2007

  Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids
  Children and teens with type 1 diabetes may be able to reduce their risk of future heart and blood vessel disease by taking part in regular exercise, German researchers report.
• Older men's blood pressure sensitive to alcohol
  Regular drinking is known to raise blood pressure in some people, but the effect may depend largely on age and cholesterol levels, a study of Japanese men suggests.

• August 27, 2007

  Coffee linked with high blood pressure risk
  The likelihood of having to start drug treatment to control high blood pressure, or hypertension, seems to be increased among coffee drinkers. However, researchers also found no relationship between how much coffee one drinks and increased risk of hypertension, whether one drinks one or eight cups or more per day.
• 'Good' Cholesterol Won't Help Heavy-Drinking Older Men
  Their high blood pressure stayed the same regardless of HDL level, study found
• Continued Statin Use Boosts Post-Stroke Outcomes
  Interrupting the drugs for even a few days can negatively impact recovery, study finds.

• August 25, 2007

  Make a New Assault on Salt
  Most Americans get far too much than is healthy, experts say

• August 23, 2007

  Treated hypertension not linked with breast cancer
  The rate of breast cancer among postmenopausal women with high blood pressure (hypertension) who are taking antihypertensive drugs is comparable with that seen the general population, researchers report, although there may be some risk associated with untreated hypertension.

• August 22, 2007

  Even a little exercise has health benefits: study
  A new study shows that even low levels of weekly exercise - below currently recommended levels -- has major health benefits. In the study, 30 minutes of brisk walking three days per week was enough to drive down blood pressure and improve overall fitness in a group of healthy sedentary adults.
• Drug That Lowers Resting Heart Rate Being Tested
  Slower heartbeat linked to better cardiac outcome, scientists report.

• August 21, 2007

  High blood pressure often missed in kids
  Most cases of high blood pressure in children and teenagers are not recognized or treated, investigators report in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
• Doctors Often Miss High Blood Pressure in Kids
  About three-quarters of cases went unnoticed, study found.

• August 17, 2007

  Whole grains may lower odds of high blood pressure
  Women who get plenty of whole grains in their diet may lower their risk of developing high blood pressure, a large study suggests.
• Sugary drinks may raise uric acid levels in men
  A higher intake of added sugars or sugar-sweetened drinks may lead to higher blood levels of uric acid in men, a study suggests.

• August 16, 2007

  Diet Still Important to Patients on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
  They don't see medications as a license to eat fatty foods, study finds.
• Plant compounds blunt menopausal effects in rats
  Women who enter menopause often develop high blood pressure, insulin resistance (a risk factor for type 2 diabetes), and memory loss. New research conducted in menopausal rats suggests that polyphenols - compounds found in grapes, soy, and kudzu -- may blunt some of these side effects associated with menopause.

• August 15, 2007

  Below-normal weight may confer health benefits
  Even among men and women with normal weights and who are physically active, there are "statistically significant and clinically important" health benefits from minimizing their body weight, new research shows.

• August 14, 2007

  Hypertension in pregnancy predicts weight gain
  Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy are more likely to gain weight over the following two decades than women who have uncomplicated pregnancies, a new study shows.
• Testosterone pills: How safe for aging men?
  Testosterone supplements may make aging men feel and look better, but the results of a study conducted in rats suggest that it could lead to kidney damage and worsen high blood pressure (hypertension).
• Short Bouts of Exercise Pay Off
  3 half-hour walks per week shed pounds, lowered blood pressure, study found
• Total Cholesterol, HDL Good Predictors of Heart Disease Risk
  There's no added benefit to measuring other lipids, researchers say.
• Guiding Kids to Better Diets Boosts Health
  Learning about saturated fat improved children's cholesterol, study found

• August 13, 2007

  Estrogen loss contributes to obesity, high BP
  The loss of estrogen that accompanies menopause contributes to the development of obesity and high blood pressure (hypertension), according to studies conducted in female rats.
• Pot Bellies Point to Heart Risk
  This kind of fat was strong indicator of trouble ahead, study found.

• August 10, 2007

  Obesity-Linked Woes Boost Kids' Lifetime Heart Risk
  'Metabolic syndrome' includes higher blood pressure, cholesterol

• August 9, 2007

  Age-related illness may lead to self-neglect
  Elderly people who display "self-neglect" behavior often suffer from common age-related ailments like depression, heart problems, and dementia, a new study shows.

• August 8, 2007

  Statins Might Ease Kids' Cholesterol Condition
  Familial hypercholesterolemia can greatly raise heart risks, experts say
• Antihypertension Drugs Help People Over 80
  Results were so good that a major trial was stopped early

• August 7, 2007

  Metabolic syndrome in kids ups adult heart risk
  Adults who had so-called metabolic syndrome when they were children have a substantially increased risk of having heart disease in their 30s, researchers report.
• Personality and artery disease predicts depression
  Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who have a type-D personality -- that is, a propensity to experience negative feelings without sharing them with others -- are at increased risk for impaired quality of life and depression, regardless of the severity of PAD, research shows.

• August 2, 2007

  Hostility, anger linked to chronic inflammation
  Men with high levels of hostility, anger and depression show increases in a key marker of inflammation over time, which may put them at greater risk of heart disease, a new study shows.
• Etoricoxib and naproxen effective for arthritis
  The COX-2 inhibitor etoricoxib and the older agent naproxen are both safe and effective for the treatment of arthritis, according to a report in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

• July 30, 2007

  Infant blood pressure high if mother smokes
  Very young infants, especially boys, who were exposed to tobacco smoke in the womb tend to have higher systolic blood pressure - the number on top of the reading -- than their unexposed counterparts, results of a study in the Netherlands suggest.
• Overweight women at risk of pregnancy complications
  The heavier a woman is before pregnancy, the greater her risk of a range of pregnancy complications, a large study suggests.
• U.S. vets' high-blood pressure tied to Agent Orange
  U.S. veterans exposed to the defoliant Agent Orange during the Vietnam War may face an increased risk of high blood pressure, an expert panel said on Friday, citing what it called limited but important evidence.
• Smoking During Pregnancy Boosts Baby's Blood Pressure
  And that rise might continue until later in life, experts say.

• July 27, 2007

  Doctor-dietitian duo aids weight loss
  Getting advice from both a dietitian and a physician at the same time helps in achieving and maintaining weight loss, according to a new report.
• Agent Orange May Boost Vietnam Vets' Hypertension Risk
  Federal report also revisits risks for a number of cancers.

• July 26, 2007

  Diesel Fumes Help Clog Arteries
  Researchers track the way particles trigger inflammation.

• July 24, 2007

  Low vitamin D levels tied to higher blood pressure
  As blood levels of vitamin D drop, blood pressure increases, according to findings from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III).

• July 23, 2007

  Soda linked to increased metabolic risk
  The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increased among middle-aged adults who regularly drink carbonated soft drinks, even soda that is calorie-free, new research suggests.
• Very Low Cholesterol May Bump Up Cancer Risk
  But the effect is small, and people shouldn't abandon lifesaving statins, experts agree.
• U.S. Heart Failure Program Is Saving Lives
  Nationwide hospital-based effort makes for better care, study finds

• July 20, 2007

  New Drug Combo Fights High Blood Pressure
  But cost, safety issues could keep Diovan, Tekturna from most patients, experts say.
• Health Tip: Risk Factors for Preeclampsia
  A sudden rise in blood pressure during pregnancy

• July 19, 2007

  High-intensity walking beneficial for elderly
  High-intensity walking helps elderly adults keep their blood pressure in check, maintain thigh muscle strength, and increase their exercise capacity, according to results of a study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings.

• July 17, 2007

  Trauma complication rates high among diabetics
  Diabetics hospitalized for trauma experience more severe complications than their non-diabetic counterparts, study results suggest.
• High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Cardiac Risk
  Findings could lead to changes in cholesterol testing.

• July 12, 2007

  Newer beta-blocker doesn't up weight in diabetics
  Unlike earlier beta-blocker drugs used to treat high blood pressure, the newer drug carvedilol does not cause weight gain in people with diabetes, according to findings from a new study.

• July 11, 2007

  Heart care sub par in older diabetics: study
  A low proportion of elderly individuals newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes receive heart-protecting drugs like aspirin, blood pressure-lowering drugs and cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a Canadian study.
• U.S.-born Hispanics may have poorer health than immigrants
  Hispanics born and raised in the United States may be in poorer health than new immigrants -- with higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
• Soy isoflavones alone may not help heart health
  Estrogen-like compounds in soy known as isoflavones cannot, on their own, improve blood sugar control or reduce heart disease risk factors in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes, UK researchers report.

• July 6, 2007

  Britons' risk of heart disease overstated-study
  The number of Britons at risk of heart disease may be overstated by 1.5 million, suggesting many could be receiving drug treatment unnecessarily, researchers said on Friday.

• July 4, 2007

  A statin soon after a heart attack beneficial: study
  Treatment with a statin drug after a person is hospitalized with a heart attack can reduce long-term mortality and prevent further heart events, Japanese researchers report.
• Dark chocolate may cut blood pressure
  Enjoying small amounts of polyphenol-rich dark chocolate daily appears to lower blood pressure, according to a report in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association.

• July 3, 2007

  Blood pressure drugs may keep arteries clean: study
  Blood pressure drugs beta-blockers can help keep arteries from clogging up, researchers said on Monday in a report that helps explain how the drugs prevent heart attack and sudden heart death.
• A Bite of Chocolate a Day May Keep Blood Pressure at Bay
  Limited amounts of dark chocolate lower blood pressure, German researchers report

• July 2, 2007

  Obesity link to high blood pressure has weakened
  It seems that the association between body mass index (BMI) and high blood pressure or hypertension has decreased since 1989, researchers say. The finding suggests that obesity may not have as much of an impact on heart-related disease as previously thought.
• Obesity drug has little effect on heart in teens
  When the weight-loss drug sibutramine, marketed under the brand names Meridia or Reductil, is used to treat obesity in adolescents, it is associated with small decreases in blood pressure and pulse rate, according to a new study.
• Molecule Signals Heart Disease in Early Stages
  Study found high levels of protein predicted development of cardiovascular trouble.

• June 29, 2007

  Late-starters can benefit from healthy habits: study
  Even in middle age, adopting a healthy lifestyle can lower the risk for heart disease and premature death within years of changing habits, researchers reported on Thursday.
• Lung Trouble May Raise Heart Risk
  Inflammation may be factor linking the two problems, study suggests
• Study Compares Drugs to Delay Preterm Birth
  A safer, newer med performs as well as an old standby, researchers say.

• June 22, 2007

  EU panel recommends approving Novartis's Tekturna
  Swiss drugmaker Novartis AG's high blood pressure treatment Tekturna has been recommended for approval in the European Union by a panel of experts.

• June 20, 2007

  Women Have Double the Risk of Mid-Life Stroke
  Study counters the notion that men are most vulnerable.

• June 18, 2007

  Vical says gene-delivery product succeeds in trial
  Vical Inc. on Monday said a trial of a product using its gene-delivery technology among patients with restricted blood flow to the limbs was so safe and effective that it was halted on recommendation of a safety and monitoring board, lifting shares 15 percent.
• US approves new drug for severe lung disease
  A new pill for a debilitating and often life-threatening lung disease won approval from U.S. health officials on Friday.

• June 15, 2007

  New COX-2 inhibitor may also lower blood pressure
  Lumiracoxib, developed by Novartis AG under the trade name Prexige, is a COX-2 inhibitor analgesic drug that has significantly better effects on blood pressure than the older generic drug ibuprofen, researchers said on Friday.

• June 14, 2007

  Blood Pressure Drop During Bypass Might Impair Thinking
  Reasons for the phenomenon aren't yet clear, researchers say
• Heart and Kidneys Share Tight Medical Bond
  When one system fails, so can the other, new research shows

• June 13, 2007

  Childhood growth tied to adulthood blood pressure
  Two distinct patterns of childhood growth may raise the odds of developing high blood pressure later in life, a new study suggests.

• June 12, 2007

  Exercise training helps control blood pressure
  Exercise training helps patients with high blood pressure, or "hypertension," control their heart rate and reduce their blood pressure, new research shows.
• Blood Pressure Trouble Leaves Eyes at Risk for Glaucoma
  Different types of hypertension cause different types of disease, study suggests

• June 11, 2007

  Heart Disease a Risk Factor for Alzheimer's
  Patients treated for vascular trouble had better cognition, study found.

• June 10, 2007

  U.S. Experts Publish Brain Health 'Road Map'
  It calls for better education, more research into Alzheimer's, other threats.

• June 7, 2007

  Home blood pressure monitoring deemed very useful
  For tracking heart risk, taking blood pressure readings regularly at home beats out measurements in the doctor's office, or even expensive 24-hour blood pressure monitoring with a portable recorder, according to a new study.

• June 6, 2007

  Researchers ID Genes for Some Common Diseases
  They include arthritis, diabetes, heart disease; finding could revolutionize medicine, expert says.

• June 4, 2007

  Omega-3 fats from food may lower blood pressure
  While research has shown that fish oil pills may lower high blood pressure, getting those heart-healthy fats from food might also help, a study published Monday suggests.
• Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Blood Pressure
  The nutrients are found in certain fish, nuts, seeds and vegetable oils

• June 1, 2007

  Heart Disease Marker May Predict Prostate Cancer's Course
  Patients with higher levels of C-reactive protein fared worse, study found.

• May 31, 2007

  For women, getting drunk boosts heart attack risk
  A new study provides yet more evidence that when it comes to alcohol and health, moderation is key.
• Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
  Adding half a cup to daily diet also cut 'bad' cholesterol, study finds
• High-carb diet linked to higher blood pressure
  Carbohydrate-rich diets are associated with slightly higher blood pressure than diets rich in monounsaturated fats, according to the findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

• May 29, 2007

  Soy nuts reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
  One half of a cup of soy nuts each day may work as well as anti-hypertension medication to lower blood pressure, a new study in postmenopausal women demonstrates.

• May 25, 2007

  Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
  Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar, cardio risk factors

• May 24, 2007

  Cell phone headaches all in the mind
  Exposure to the radiofrequency fields generated by mobile phones does not cause head pain or increase blood pressure, according to a Norwegian study. Instead, people who experience such symptoms do so because they expect that they will occur, the findings suggest.
• Diabetes complications frequently afflict elderly
  People who develop diabetes late in life often suffer from a range of diabetes-related complications, and their life expectancy is shorter than that of nondiabetic individuals of the same age, a new study shows.

• May 23, 2007

  Salty Diet May Raise Ulcer Risk
  Culprit bacteria prefer saline environment, study finds

• May 22, 2007

  Waist size tied to urinary symptoms in older men
  An expanding waistline in older men is associated with worsening lower urinary tract symptoms and poorer sexual function, according to research reported at the American Urological Association meeting in Anaheim.
• Sleep Apnea Could Raise Obstetric Risks
  Obesity-linked problem tied to diabetes, high blood pressure during pregnancy
• Could Viagra Put the Brakes on Jet Lag?
  Research with hamsters shows promise, but human trials are a long way off.

• May 21, 2007

  Trial of Blood Pressure Drug Offers Hopeful Early Results
  The medication combines two treatments to control the life-threatening condition.

• May 20, 2007

  Many With High Blood Pressure Shun Heart-Healthy Diet
  More people might comply if nutritious foods were cheaper, one expert says.

• May 17, 2007

  Aspirin May Cut Pregnancy Complication Risk
  Daily use lowers odds for the dangerous spike in blood pressure called preeclampsia.

• May 16, 2007

  Premature Babies Face Future Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure Problems
  But the threats can be managed through proper diet and exercise, study says.
• U.S. Women Lagging Behind Men for Cholesterol Control
  Doctors might underestimate the threat to females, researchers say.

• May 15, 2007

  Migraines May Heighten Risk of Vision Problems
  Study finds link among middle-aged people with history of the headaches.

• May 14, 2007

  'Light' Cigarettes Take Heavy Toll on Blood Flow
  Smoking them constricts vessels just as much as regular brands, study finds
• Anxiety Ups Death Risk in Heart Failure Patients
  Stressed-out had double the odds for poor outcomes, study found.
• Fish Oil-Exercise Combo May Boost Cardio Health
  Supplement plus workouts raise good cholesterol levels, study finds

• May 11, 2007

  Worksite Health Programs Boost the Bottom Line: Study
  Better control of diabetes, heart disease means more productive workers
• Many High-Risk Patients Going Without Anti-Clotting Drugs
  Study also finds regional differences across U.S.
• Is 1 Pill Better Than 2 for Heart-Disease Protection?
  Single pill could be cheaper and more effective, study says, but one expert questions the finding.

• May 10, 2007

  Younger Women Fail to Heed Heart Attack's Warning Signs
  Focusing on chest pain may not be enough, experts warn.
• Barbershops double as hypertension care centers
  Making barbershops a one-stop shop for a shave, haircut and blood pressure check may be an effective way to help black men with hypertension get treatment, a new study shows.

• May 9, 2007

  Racial disparities in treating cirrhosis persist
  Significant racial disparities exist in the treatment of patients hospitalized with cirrhosis and complications of portal hypertension, according to a report in the May issue of Hepatology.

• May 7, 2007

  Some heart drugs may slow mental decline with age
  Older people who take certain blood pressure-lowering drugs may also be protecting themselves from declines in memory and other brain function, research suggests.

• May 6, 2007

  Certain ACE Inhibitors Cut Elderly Dementia Risk
  Drugs able to cross blood-brain barrier cut mental decline by 50%, study found.

• May 4, 2007

  Blood pressure climbs along with weight
  A man's risk of developing high blood pressure rises along with his weight, even when it's within normal range, according to a new study.

• May 4, 2007

  Statin Helps Keep Second Strokes at Bay
  Lipitor study supports use of cholesterol-lowering drugs after attacks, experts say.

• May 3, 2007

  New Drug Could Help Fight Bleeding Strokes
  It's one element of new American Heart Association guidelines.
• Most Americans Don't Have High Blood Pressure Under Control
  The condition raises the risk of heart attack and stroke, study authors note.

• May 1, 2007

  Migraine during pregnancy ups risk of stroke
  Women who suffer migraine headaches while pregnant are at increased risk for suffering a heart attack, stroke or other "vascular" event, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology underway in Boston.
• Fewer Heart Patients Dying After Hospitalization
  Improvements in care are cutting heart failure, mortality rates, study finds.

• April 27, 2007

  Cervical abnormalities common in HIV-infected girls
  Sexually active teenage girls infected around the time of birth with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, are more likely to have cervical infections and abnormal Pap test results, new research shows.

• April 25, 2007

  Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Bring Mixed Benefits
  High-dose statins may not be worth the cost for some heart patients, study finds

• April 24, 2007

  Fish oil may preserve thinking ability in elderly
  High blood levels of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, may help preserve thinking ability in the elderly, according to the findings of two studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The results were particularly striking among subjects with high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels.
• New Angina Drug Fails to Cut Heart Attacks
  But ranolazine may still have a place in therapy, experts say.

• April 23, 2007

  CORRECTION: Low blood pressure in elderly linked to mortality
  Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who are 80 years or older is associated with lower five-year survival rates than their counterparts with blood pressure levels at or higher than treatment target levels, researchers report.

• April 22, 2007

  Campaign Offers Easy Steps to Cutting Diabetes Risk
  ADA's 'CheckUp America' program launches this week

• April 20, 2007

  Low blood pressure in elderly linked to mortality
  Aggressive treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension) in patients who are 80 years or older is associated with lower five-year survival rates than their counterparts with blood pressure levels at or higher than treatment target levels, researchers report.

• April 20, 2007

  Newer Form of Heparin Better at Preventing Clots After Stroke
  Enoxaparin cut the risk by additional 43 percent, study found.
• Unhealthy Young Adults Are Harming Their Hearts
  Weight gain, hypertension quickly damage arteries, study shows

• April 19, 2007

  Cut Your Salt Use and Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease
  It can also reduce your chances of dying from cardiovascular disease, study finds.

• April 18, 2007

  Health Tip: Some Drugs May React With Grapefruit Juice
  Speak with your doctor if you're taking any of these meds

• April 16, 2007

  Expansion of hypertension drug likely: FDA source
  Earlier use of Avalide to treat certain hypertension patients should win US approval, a Food and Drug Administration reviewer said in documents released Monday.

• April 13, 2007

  Women do as well as men with heart treatment
  Women benefit as much as men from therapies used to prevent coronary artery disease, even though women tend to have higher cholesterol and other factors that lead to clogged arteries, according to investigators at the Cleveland Clinic.
• Stroke Guidelines Focus on Critical First Hours
  Intravenous delivery of clot-busting drug still best treatment for patients, groups concur

• April 11, 2007

  Hot Flashes in Women Tied to Higher Blood Pressure
  Systolic/diastolic readings more than 10 points higher on average, study finds
• Monitoring Blood Pressure Is Everyone's Business
  May 17 marks World Hypertension Day, and the focus is on prevention, lifestyle changes.

• April 10, 2007

  Restless Legs Syndrome Boosts Heart Risks
  Repetitive nature of neurological disorder increases blood pressure, study says

• April 9, 2007

  Cocoa, not tea, calms blood pressure, study says
  Some may see a cup of tea as soothing but chocolate is more likely to lower one's blood pressure, German researchers reported on Monday.
• Why restless leg syndrome ups risk of heart disease
  The association that has been made between restless leg syndrome and heart disease may be mediated, in part, through repeated increases in nighttime blood pressure that occur with periodic leg movements, new research suggests.
• Dark Chocolate, But Not Tea, Takes a Bite Out of Blood Pressure
  Variety of studies supports both notions

• April 8, 2007

  Watch Out for Eye Trouble During Pregnancy
  Hormone changes and migraines can arise, affecting vision, experts say

• April 6, 2007

  Heart experts say Merck arthritis drug too risky
  Two prominent U.S. heart experts said studies of Merck & Co. Inc. arthritis drug Arcoxia revealed risks that should prevent its approval in the United States and that the drug posed unacceptable dangers in the 63 countries where it is already sold.
• Metabolic syndrome tied to cancer in black men
  Certain features of the metabolic syndrome are associated with an increased risk of developing prostate cancer in African-American men, according to a report in the journal Cancer.

• April 5, 2007

  Hot flashes linked to high blood pressure
  While past research has shown a link between menopause and high blood pressure, a new study suggests there is a relationship between hot flashes and high blood pressure, independent of menopausal status.

• April 3, 2007

  Molecule Could Hold Key to Cholesterol
  Discovery of blood vessel compound may lead to better treatments, scientists say.

• April 2, 2007

  Vitamin K May Help Clear Arteries
  Animal study finds it reduces buildup of calcium in vessels

• March 30, 2007

  Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
  Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies.

• March 29, 2007

  Blood pressure predicts stroke risk for all groups
  Systolic blood pressure is an important predictor of stroke risk among men and women and across racial groups, according to a report in the American Journal of Hypertension.

• March 27, 2007

  Diabetes, Hypertension Explain Blacks' Higher Risk for Heart Failure
  Controlling these two factors should lower disease rates, experts say
• High Trans Fat Intake Triples Heart Disease Risk
  Fast-food component is even more dangerous than suspected, study finds.
• Experimental Drug Controls Cardiac Patients' Blood Pressure
  Another study finds a quick way to spot cause of shortness of breath

• March 26, 2007

  Women docs do better at heart care: study
  To better tame your blood pressure and cholesterol, you may want to consult a woman doctor, according to a study presented on Sunday.
• Studies Highlight Pitfalls of Drug-Coated Stents
  For example, many patients don't take drugs that can ward off dangerous clots.
• Cutting-Edge Devices Assist Cardio Treatments
  Experimental technologies proving their mettle as powerful tools for docs

• March 21, 2007

  Heavy coffee drinkers show no blood pressure rise
  Coffee lovers who are in good health may have little reason to cut back, at least as far as their blood pressure is concerned, a new study suggests.

• March 19, 2007

  Britons take health warnings on salt to heart
  Britons are eating less salt, which is seen as a major contributor to strokes and heart disease, Britain's biggest killer, research data from the government's food safety watchdog showed on Monday.
• Quitting Smoking Rejuvenates Arteries
  10 years after last cigarette, vessels regain lost flexibility, study finds.

• March 16, 2007

  Marital support offsets ill-effects of job stress
  People in stressful jobs show a rise in their average blood pressure over one year if they have a poor relationship with their spouse, a new study shows. Conversely, people experiencing job strain who have good marital relationships saw their blood pressure fall by the same amount.

• March 15, 2007

  Blood Pressure Drugs May Fight Lung Cancer
  Mouse study suggests ACE inhibitors shrink tumors.
• Obesity's Ties to Heart Disease Still Unclear
  More research is needed, experts say, especially when it comes to gender differences

• March 13, 2007

  Exercise cuts young adults' hypertension risk
  Physically active young adults are less likely than their more sedentary peers to develop high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, a new study confirms.

• March 9, 2007

  Exercise in Youth Keeps Hypertension Risk Low
  Benefits extended past age 30, study found

• March 8, 2007

  Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health
  Changes in diet, society are boosting heart disease risk, study finds.

• March 7, 2007

  Rising Blood Sugar Means Rising Heart Risk
  The danger begins even before glucose climbs abnormally high, experts say

• March 5, 2007

  Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients
  Study finds more than 50% of subjects likely to die or be hospitalized for condition

• March 4, 2007

  Sleep Apnea Increasingly Tied to Heart Risks: Study
  Mounting data suggest causative role in cardiovascular disease

• March 2, 2007

  Mom's Smoking Raises Kids' Adult Heart Risk
  And Dad's secondhand smoke can cause long-term trouble, too, study finds.
• Hispanic Women's Hearts at High Risk: Study
  Contrary to popular wisdom, they develop signs of heart disease earlier than white women.
• Whole-Grain Cereals Cut Heart Risks: Study
  High-fiber breakfast not just for kids anymore, researchers say

• March 1, 2007

  One Family's Gene Defect May Help Explain Heart Disease
  Finding supports the notion of a 'metabolic syndrome,' scientists say.
• Drink a Little, Live a Little Longer?
  Another study suggests that light alcohol intake, especially wine, boosts health.

• February 28, 2007

  U.S. Efforts to Boost Medical Care for Poor Effective
  Health Disparities Collaboratives is having limited success, study finds.
• Education Works to Lower Patients' Heart Risk
  Simple intervention kept blood pressure, cholesterol levels down, study found

• February 26, 2007

  Common Painkillers May Cause Hypertension in Men
  Acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin might affect chemicals that help blood vessels relax.
• New Beta Blocker Drug Reduces Heart Risks
  Coreg cut heart attacks, strokes compared to older drug, company-funded study found.
• Study Crushes Garlic's Claim to Lower Cholesterol
  Neither the fresh or pill-packaged varieties brought LDL levels down.

• February 23, 2007

  Low Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
  Rate more than doubles when systolic reading falls below 120 mm Hg, study finds

• February 21, 2007

  Kids of U.S. Soldiers in Iraq Prone to Stress
  These youngsters may need special monitoring and care, researchers say

• February 20, 2007

  Blood Pressure Numbers Warn of Heart Rhythm Risk
  Difference between high and low readings can point to abnormal heartbeat, research shows.

• February 19, 2007

  High-Tech CT Scans Speed Diagnosis of Chest Pain
  Time and money was saved in 75% of ER cases, study finds.
• Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women
  American Heart Association recommendations now focus on a woman's lifetime risk.

• February 16, 2007

  Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor
  It will help more women get the help they need sooner, cardiologists say.

• February 8, 2007

  Majority of Americans Ignore Stroke Symptoms
  More than half of those affected didn't seek help, study finds.
• Better Control of Diabetes Could Reduce Stroke
  Most patients didn't manage their symptoms before attack, study found

• February 5, 2007

  High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Boosts Lifetime Heart Risk
  It's linked to hardening of the arteries in later life, study finds.

• February 2, 2007

  Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke
  Early signs of trouble seen in gene carriers

• January 30, 2007

  Chinese Herb May Lower High Blood Pressure
  Research with hamsters focuses on the active ingredient in danshen.

• January 27, 2007

  Calculator Helps Users Gauge Heart Attack Risk
  Online tool scores threat based on health, habits and lifestyle

• January 23, 2007

  U.S. Outperforms Europe in Managing High Blood Pressure
  American doctors treat earlier and switch drugs more often when needed, study finds
• Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Heart Risk: Study
  The syndrome includes factors such as obesity and high blood pressure.

• January 18, 2007

  Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk
  Treatment should be tailored to individual patients, experts say.

• January 12, 2007

  Inflammatory Genes Linked to Salt-Sensitive Hypertension
  If sodium handling goes awry, study says blood pressure spike persists long after it should

• January 8, 2007

  Brain Bleeds From Blood Thinner on the Rise
  Doctors need to weigh the risk of stroke vs. bleeding before prescribing warfarin, experts advise.
• Early Blood Pressure Problems Signal Heart Trouble
  Study of young American Indians found hypertension raised risk for enlarged heart
• Girls Most Likely to Gain Weight as Pre-Teens
  Report urges interventions before the age of 9 or 10

• January 6, 2007

  Boost Your Health With Spices
  Substituting herbs for salts and fats contributes to a better diet, expert says

• January 2, 2007

  Moderate Drinking Cuts Heart Attack Risk in Hypertensive Men
  But the finding isn't a reason to boost drinking rates, researchers say.

• December 28, 2006

  Heart Disease, Stroke Still Big Killers
  Latest U.S. statistics suggest obesity, smoking are largely to blame.

• December 27, 2006

  Nitrates May Explain Success of Blood-Pressure Diet
  Small Swedish study suggests leafy vegetables could be source of nutrient.

• December 23, 2006

  Healthy Hearts Never Take a Holiday
  Expert suggests giving yourself a present by watching alcohol and food intake year-round

• December 20, 2006

  Traditional Heart Risk Factors Outdo Biomarkers
  Researcher says newer measures not ready for primetime

• December 11, 2006

  More Americans Have Their Blood Pressure Under Control
  Researchers say several factors behind encouraging trend.

• December 6, 2006

  Blood Pressure Drug May Offset Alzheimer's Complication
  Anti-hypertensive appears to protect against cognitive decline, researcher says

• December 4, 2006

  Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than Girls
  Finding might explain why men are more prone to hypertension, experts say

• December 1, 2006

  Blood Levels of Uric Acid Predict Hypertension in Blacks
  Finding points to possible test, treatments, researchers say

• November 22, 2006

  New Blood Thinner Offers Safer Heart Attack Care
  Bivalirudin cut down on bleeding episodes, researchers found.

• November 17, 2006

  High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy Boosts Disease Risk Later in Life
  Threat of stroke, heart attack and midlife high blood pressure all increase, study finds.

• November 16, 2006

  Diabetes Dragging Down America's Health: Reports
  Increasingly, young people are suffering from the obesity-linked illness.
• Higher Resting Heart Rate May Boost Death Risk
  Odds rose with more frequent beats per minute, study found

• November 13, 2006

  Low-Carb Diet Can Be Heart-Healthy
  But get dietary fats from plant sources, not meat, experts say.

• November 10, 2006

  Blood Pressure Drugs Ward Off Kidney Disease
  ACE inhibitors help keep illness at bay, even in hypertensive patients

• November 9, 2006

  Cholesterol Control Boosts Lymphoma Survivors' Outcomes
  Cancer treatment leaves patients prone to heart disease, experts note

• November 7, 2006

  Malaria Drug May Fight Metabolic Syndrome
  Chloroquine is giving clues to the group of risk factors that harm the heart.

• November 1, 2006

  Device-Delivered Drugs Ease Severe Heart Failure
  Patients who were near death are living for years, British team says.

• October 25, 2006

  Viagra Helps COPD Patients Control Pulmonary Blood Pressure
  More than 11 million Americans have the breathing disorder.

• October 24, 2006

  Minorities Less Likely to Receive Care at High-Volume Hospitals
  This trend may indicate lower quality of surgical care, studies suggest.