Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions chief Dr. Roger S. Blumenthal says that an atherosclerosis test "misses a lot of women who should be more aggressively treated with medication and lifestyle changes."

Dr. Blumenthal tells Reuters Health explains that the Framingham risk estimation or "FRE" focuses on age and doesn't take into account family history or increased waist circumferences or lack of exercise

The New England Journal of Medicine

The journal accuses Merck of withholding information on "cardiovascular outcomes" prior to submitting its manuscript of the so-called Vigor trial

Early dietary interventions can improve blood-vessel function in boys.

The American Heart Association's journal Circulation, finds that a low-fat diet is associated with better endothelial function in boys

Early dietary interventions can improve blood-vessel function in boys.

The American Heart Association's journal Circulation, finds that a low-fat diet is associated with better endothelial function in boys

A study indicates that many children with serious congenital heart disease, who are usually prescribed to restrict their activity, can improve their cardiovascular function and exercise capacity through a cardiac rehabilitation program.

Researchers report that fifteen of 16 children participating in a 12-week rehabilitation program at Children's Hospital Boston showed significant gains in heart function