heart attacks

While statins have been shown to cut the risk of heart attacks and strokes, about half of patients quit taking the medicine after a year.

One recent study shows that people stop statins for two reasons: They lack a clear understanding of how the medicines work, and they don't trust their health care providers.

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US scientists may have uncovered a reason why heart attacks and strokes occur most often in the early hours.

Aspirin should not routinely be used to prevent heart attacks in people with diabetes, Scottish researchers say.

Most men over 48 and women over 57 should take a daily aspirin pill to reduce the risk of heart attacks, UK researchers say.

A few drops of saliva could be the key to diagnosing heart attacks in the future. John McDevitt, chemistry and biochemistry professor, collaborated with researchers at UT and other universities to develop a nano-biochip that will tell patients about the condition of their hearts.

AP - A large study offers the strongest evidence yet that a diet the government recommends for lowering blood pressure can save people from heart attack and stroke.

Reuters - Lotrel, a pill combining two blood pressure drugs in one, was so effective at preventing heart attacks and other problems in a clinical trial that the study was stopped early, and its findings may change the way hypertension is treated, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

Rheumatoid arthritis patients could reduce a high risk of heart attacks with a gluten-free, vegan diet, a study suggests.