Scotland's 2006 ban on smoking in public places cut the heart attack rate by 17 percent within one year, with non-smokers benefiting most, researchers reported on Wednesday.

A new study of Canadian teenagers has found that regular exercise helps teens control their blood pressure, regardless of their weight.

According to a new study, patients experience better management of their high blood pressure when doctors and pharmacists work together on their treatment than when doctors and pharmacists work alone.

People who suffer from chronic heart failure who take part in clinical trials for the condition fare better than heart failure patients who do not participate in clinical trials, a new study has found.

According to a new study, a new blood thinner called Brilinta may be more effective than Plavix at preventing death and further complications in heart attack patients who are in need of emergency procedures.

Researchers have found that an advertising campaign for the blood thinner Plavix may have cost U.S taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars.