msnbc.com: Heart health

Study: Stifling anger at work can be dangerous

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:14:57 GMT

Men who bottle up their anger at being unfairly treated at work are up to five times more likely to suffer a heart attack, or even die from one, than those who let their frustration show, a Swedish study has found.
Myocardial infarction - Heart disease - Health - Diseases & Conditions - Cardiovascular Disorders

‘Super X-ray’ rules out heart attacks faster

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:25:56 GMT

A new study suggests that a type of “super X-ray” can give a faster, cheaper way to tell whether a chest pain sufferer is really having a heart attack.

Myocardial infarction - Chest pain - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders

Permanent heart pump aids survival, study says

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:59:19 GMT

Doctors say that a new type of heart pump greatly improves survival of people with severe heart failure. It could become the first one of these devices to be widely used as a permanent treatment.
Heart failure - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders - Heart Disease

FDA says Prilosec can block benefits of Plavix

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:37:18 GMT

Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular heartburn medication can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and stroke.

Food and Drug Administration - Myocardial infarction - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Cardiovascular Disorders

Coffee lovers don’t face higher risk of heart ills

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:48 GMT

Contrary to findings from an earlier study, new research suggests that coffee lovers do not face an increased risk of heart failure.

What are the 10 healthiest cities for women?

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:02:30 GMT

Women everywhere are making healthy changes. Here is a list of the 10 healthiest cities for women.

Are you at risk for sudden death?

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:33 GMT

Heart attacks aren't just for older, overweight men with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Even if you work out and eat healthy, you could still be at risk.

Omega-3 deficiency may be hurting our hearts

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:43:35 GMT

A growing body of scientific literature touts the benefits of omega-3 supplementation. Studies show that these special fatty acids accumulate in the brain and can aid children with learning disabilities, reduce violence in prison, and even improve everyday mood.

Many doctors ignore heart drug guidelines

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:16 GMT

Most hospitalized heart failure patients are sent home without widely recommended inexpensive pills, despite a program to get more doctors to follow treatment guidelines, a study suggests.

Sperm donor passed on deadly heart defect

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:02:54 GMT

A sperm donor passed on a potentially deadly genetic heart condition to nine of his 24 children, including one who died at age 2 from heart failure, according to a medical journal report.

6 ways to keep your heart healthy

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:29:11 GMT

The cardiologist who created The South Beach Diet shares why healthy living is joyful living.

3 tests to predict your heart risk

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:29:37 GMT

Here are three new methods of predicting heart disease that are surprisingly simple and effective.

Smoking bans do protect nonsmokers' hearts

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:12:38 GMT

A major report confirms what health officials have long believed: Bans on smoking in restaurants, bars and other gathering spots reduce the risk of heart attacks among nonsmokers.

Scientists grow piece of heart muscle

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:18:37 GMT

U.S. scientists have grown a piece of heart muscle — and then watched it beat — by using stem cells from a mouse embryo, a big step toward one day repairing damage from heart attacks.

Fish may not lower risk of heart failure

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:53:08 GMT

Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids may be good for you, but it seems to offer little protection against heart failure, a new study suggests.

Minn. city's get-healthy effort called a success

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:29:04 GMT

An ambitious effort aimed at making an entire southern Minnesota city healthier has been called a success by the town's citizens.

Aging heart can be prevented, say scientists

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:42:04 GMT

Scientists in Japan said they have uncovered evidence that shows it may be possible to delay or prevent heart failure in humans.

Whole grains help keep blood pressure in check

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:17:48 GMT

Eating lots of whole grains could ward off high blood pressure, research shows.

Heparin’s safety improved, FDA says

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:40:33 GMT

The Food and Drug Administration is alerting doctors that a widely used blood thinner has been reformulated to improve its safety, though the change could open the door to dosing errors.

Infant heart defects linked to obese moms

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 21:53:04 GMT

Women who are overweight or obese when they get pregnant are more likely to give birth to children with congenital heart defects, according to a U.S. government study released on Thursday.

Study: Flu can cause heart attacks

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:01:40 GMT

Heart patients who catch the flu may have more to worry about than just a fever or the sniffles: the virus could also spark a heart attack, new research shows.