The discovery could form the basis for decisions on continuing life-support treatment

A new blood test that is done right at the patient's side could identify nearly three-fifths of people at low risk of experiencing a heart attack

Large NIH-funded study examined outcomes in the United States and Australia

A wearable ultrasound patch that non-invasively monitors blood pressure in arteries deep beneath the skin could help people detect cardiovascular problems

The jury is still out on whether people at moderate risk of a first heart attack or stroke should take daily aspirin to lower their risk

Measuring hand grip can help identify youths who could benefit from lifestyle changes to improve health, Baylor researcher says

For the first time, researchers have determined that Kawasaki Disease can be accurately diagnosed on the basis of the pattern of host gene expression in whole blood

The study also develops a genetic risk score for atrial fibrillation

A team of researchers has developed a drug-delivery system that allows rapid response to heart attacks without surgical intervention

PTSD may increase the long-term risk for stroke and heart attack in blue collar clean-up crews who worked in the aftermath of The World Trade Center plane attack on September 11, 2001