People taking the cholesterol-lowering drug should consult their doctor if problems arise, the agency says

But researcher adds it's still a good choice for losing weight

Major U.S. trial will enroll thousands to examine links between hypertension, Alzheimer's

As lifesaving devices increase, so do the number of heart attack survivors, Japanese study finds

Quickly leads to reduced risk of heart trouble, study finds

Determining sensitivity can prevent bleeding, clotting problems, study shows

More people taking Plavix before surgery died soon after than those using Brilinta, study finds

Many with severe peripheral arterial disease can avoid amputation, researchers find

That will increase their odds of survival, experts say

Adding Plavix didn't boost outcomes after 12 months, new study finds

In those with low levels to start, odds eased for diabetes, cardio woes, study found

Study confirms that impotence is a risk factor for heart trouble

New studies suggest promising new ways to ease atrial fibrillation

The effect might be strongest after menopause, mouse study suggests

Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds

New drug reduces LDL in people with rare genetic condition, researchers say

Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says

Findings could help spur change in how hypertension is treated, experts say

As economy wobbled, heart attacks seemed to rise, study suggests

Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters

And this could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, study suggests

Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say

Props open vessel that supplies blood to the legs

FDA calls for 'black box' warning to alert those who don't metabolize drug well

Big ups and downs in readings may call for specific treatments, experts say

Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts say

Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage

The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found

A common aftereffect of stroke

If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says