Large U.S. study followed people nearly 5 years to gauge their risk
But nearly half of patients aren't meeting goals for blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol
Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warn
Brazilian study doesn't necessarily mean that heart attack or stroke risk rises in winter
Use these tips to stick to healthy meals
Loss not as dramatic as with dieting, but weight stays off, researchers found
Results are similar whether patients eat beforehand or not, experts say
Intravenous therapy aims to clear arteries of buildup
CDC study suggests fewer trans fats in diet may have also played a role
Benefits of lifestyle changes go beyond weight loss for diabetes patients, researcher says