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Fish oil pills don't improve kids' braininess

Despite some evidence that taking fish oil pills during pregnancy can help children's brain development, a new study suggests...

More deaths when green doctors place neck stents

People about to undergo a controversial stenting procedure in the neck might want to check their doctor's credentials first,...

Food for thought: can fish lower your stroke risk?

People who eat fish a few times each week are slightly less likely to suffer a stroke than those who only eat a little or...

EU agency backs wider use of Pfizer's Prevenar

European regulators recommended approval of Pfizer Inc's Prevenar 13 vaccine for immunization of adults aged 50 years and...

Scientists find way to "disarm" AIDS virus

Scientists have found a way to prevent HIV from damaging the immune system and say their discovery may offer a new approach...

Vitamin D not tied to fibrillation

Despite some research linking low vitamin D levels to heart disease, a new study suggests that lacking D does not increase...

High cholesterol tied to Alzheimer brain "plaques"

Middle-aged and older adults with high cholesterol may have an increased likelihood of developing protein deposits in the...

Doctors often wrong about heart attack risks: study

Your doctor may be wrong about your risk of suffering a heart attack, at least if you're Spanish, suggests a new study. Researchers...

Failing erections may point to heart problems

Impotence could be a harbinger of heart disease in some men, according to a fresh look at the medical literature that found...

Study clouds picture on omega-3s and heart health

Eating fatty acids like those found in fish and certain plants may not prevent heart disease as well as previously believed,...

Grape seed shows small effect on blood pressure

Grape seed extract is marketed as a way to guard your heart health, but clinical trials so far suggest the supplement has...

Nutrient powder may fight anemia in kids

Sprinkling a vitamin- and mineral-packed powder onto young kids' food may help prevent anemia in countries where many people...

Drugs better than stents at preventing 2nd stroke

Inserting an artery-opening device into the brain to improve blood flow and prevent a second stroke likely does more harm...

Astra's Crestor drug fails to beat Pfizer's Lipitor

AstraZeneca Plc's key cholesterol drug Crestor failed to beat Pfizer Inc's Lipitor in a head-to-head clinical study, limiting...

Vitamin D levels tied to colon cancer risk

A new analysis of earlier research finds that both higher vitamin D intake and higher blood levels of the vitamin's active...

Separate paths lead to promising cholesterol drug

Discovery of one of the most promising cholesterol fighters in decades began in 1999 with Catherine Boileau, a Paris scientist...

Next big drug against cholesterol takes shape

A handful of drugmakers are racing to develop a new class of medicines they believe could be the biggest weapon against heart...

Many seniors leave the hospital without their meds

Seniors with chronic disease often leave the hospital without prescriptions for the medicine they were getting when they...

Diet alone helps lower bad cholesterol: study

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered "bad" cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that...

Roche "good" cholesterol drug shows early promise

An experimental drug from Roche designed to raise "good" HDL cholesterol has produced encouraging results in a small mid-stage...

Calories, sugar reduced in flavored milk for kids

Good news for milk-pushing moms this September: kid-favorite flavored milks will have less calories and sugar, according...

Study finds mother's fat harms embryo development

Exposing eggs to high levels of saturated fatty acids of the type commonly found in the ovaries of obese women and those...

Experts to hunt genes for China's high cholesterol

Scientists in Hong Kong are embarking on a study to identify genes that are responsible for high cholesterol and heart disease...

Scientists unravel genetic clues to MS

Scientists have found 29 new genetic variants linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) and say the findings should help drugmakers...

Heart test standards all over the map

U.S. hospitals vary widely in how they decide who's eligible for an invasive type of heart scan, according to a new study....

Pfizer interested in over-the-counter Lipitor: WSJ

Pfizer Inc is interested in selling a non-prescription version of its Lipitor cholesterol drug after it loses U.S. patent...

DHA in moms may help babies fight infection: study

Giving pregnant moms omega-3 fatty acid supplements might help prevent infection in their infants, suggests new research....

No need to fast before kids' cholesterol screening

Kids can safely skip fasting before cholesterol tests, according to a new study that aims to simplify widely used guidelines....

No clear link between statins and kidney cancer

The cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are not linked to an increased risk of kidney cancer, suggests a new study. But there...

What's the best exercise for heart health?

A combination of weight training and aerobic exercise might be the best prescription for overweight people at risk for diabetes...

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