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Size vs. shape: What’s more important for heart health?

When it comes to heart health, body shape matters: A new study finds that having an apple-shaped body may increase the risk for heart disease in people with diabetes

Magnesium: the mineral you may be missing

Q&A with Dr. Manny: I recently read that magnesium may be good for your heart. But just how important is it? And how can I make sure I’m getting enough?

Vericel stem cell therapy cuts heart failure death, hospitalization, study says

A stem cell therapy developed by Vericel Corp helped reduce deaths and hospitalizations in advanced heart failure patients, according to data from a midstage study, potentially providing a treatment that could delay the need for heart transplants.

Huge global exercise contest shows healthy potential

CHICAGO (AP) -- A workplace exercise challenge using pedometers and social media in a global competition shows potential to improve health in a study involving almost 70,000 employees in 64 countries.

Statin, blood pressure drug slash health risk in those with hypertension

Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by taking a blood pressure medication as well as a statin cholesterol fighter, according to a large global study that could change medical practice.

New cholesterol methods needed in wake of failed drugs, heart researchers say

New ways of controlling cholesterol, including possibly directly injecting "good" HDL cholesterol into patients, need to be studied following the failure of promising treatments from Eli Lilly, Pfizer Inc and Roche Holding AG, according to top heart researchers.

Less-invasive heart valve implant outperforms surgery in study

A minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic heart valve is superior to open surgery for patients with an intermediate risk of complications, according to a study that could pave the way for wider use of the approach.

Bypass boosts survival in heart failure, 10-year study says

CHICAGO (AP) -- Heart failure patients with clogged arteries have a better chance of surviving 10 years if they get bypass surgery plus medicine rather than just drugs alone, according to an international study.

7 healthy habits may reduce heart failure risk

Adults who score well on the American Heart Association's (AHA) Life's Simple 7 checklist are less likely than others to develop heart failure, according to a new study.

Menopause hormone clot risk lower for vaginal creams and skin patches

Women who take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to ease menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats may have a lower risk of blood clots if they use estrogens applied vaginally or via skin patches, a Swedish study suggests.