A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin - drugs still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work. ...more

November 16, 2009

Hearts were pumping for a cause Saturday as thousands pounded the pavement at the Tampa Bay Start! Heart Walk at Raymond James Stadium. ...more

November 15, 2009

As Congress moves toward a historic decision on health reform, AARP has chosen sides: We are standing up for better health care for all Americans. ...more

November 12, 2009

A pair of events will help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Heart Institute at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point. ...more

November 4, 2009

Three Tampa Bay area schools are among just 114 nationwide being recognized for their fitness and nutrition programs. ...more

September 5, 2009

Can decreasing salt even a little improve your risk for heart disease, stroke and death? The answer is a resounding yes. ...more

March 25, 2009

Too much idle time, and you're boosting the odds you'll develop problems ranging from obesity to cardiovascular disease. ...more

March 25, 2009

Medical researchers are discovering a greater relationship between heart disease and vitamin D - a nutrient already linked to reducing certain cancers. ...more

March 12, 2009

She's taking on a physical event for charity, getting in shape and hoping to make the world a better place. ...more

March 4, 2009

Two years ago Laszlo Silagyi was diagnosed with heart disease and told he was in dire need of microvalve replacement surgery. ...more

March 4, 2009