Donated Blood Won’t Transmit Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease
2016-06-27
Swedish study of nearly 1.5 million patients finds no increased risk when blood came from affected peopleContinue Reading
Aspirin Often Wrongly Prescribed for Atrial Fibrillation
2016-06-20
Blood thinners — not aspirin — dramatically cut the risk of stroke, researchers say
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3 Popular Diet Plans May Help Ease Type 2 Diabetes, Too
2016-06-10
They seemed to help, but researchers say more information neededContinue Reading
Superior Results for Myeloma Drug That’s Added Earlier in Treatment
2016-06-06
Response rate doubled for patients with this blood cancer, study findsContinue Reading
2 New Findings Offer Hope for Those With Severe Hemophilia
2016-05-25
One pinpoints when standard therapy works best, while the other uncovers the promise of a new drugContinue Reading
Drug Protects Lung Function in Kids With Sickle Cell: Study
2016-05-18
But many patients don’t get hydroxyurea because of fears about ‘theoretical’ cancer risk, experts sayContinue Reading
Is Daily Blood Thinner Needed for Irregular Heartbeat?
2016-05-06
Smartphone app may help some people with atrial fibrillation take drugs ‘as needed,’ study suggestsContinue Reading
Restoring Blood Flow Beats Exercise for Poor Leg Circulation
2016-05-05
Opening vessels could prevent new scarring in muscles, researchers sayContinue Reading
Restoring Blood Flow Beats Exercise for Poor Leg Circulation
2016-05-05
Opening vessels could prevent new scarring in muscles, researchers sayContinue Reading
Widely Used Heart Drug Tied to Dementia Risk
2016-05-05
Both warfarin and the atrial fibrillation it’s often used to treat may raise risk, study suggestsContinue Reading
Sleep Apnea May Raise Heart Risks in People With Pacemakers
2016-05-05
Study found the combo was linked to raised odds of irregular heartbeatContinue Reading
Health Tip: Are Your Feet Getting Enough Blood?
2016-04-14
Swelling may mean circulation problemsContinue Reading
FDA Approves Experimental Zika Test for Blood Donations
2016-03-30
But agency still asks those who’ve possibly been exposed to the virus to forgo giving blood right nowContinue Reading