‘Gut Reaction’ May Predict Cardiovascular Risk
2013-04-24
Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggestsContinue Reading
Blood Test May Catch Deadly Fungal Infection Quickly
2013-04-24
Test for Candida in bloodstream is not yet on marketContinue Reading
‘Off-the-Shelf’ Artificial Blood Vessels Show Promise
2013-04-24
They might be helpful for kidney failure patients on dialysis, animal study suggestsContinue Reading
Common Heart Meds May Boost Recovery From Non-Cardiac Surgeries
2013-04-23
Large study looked at possible protective effect of beta-blockersContinue Reading
New Strategy Helps Young Lymphoma Patients Avoid Radiation Treatment
2013-04-10
Approach resulted in high remission rates without the risks tied to radiotherapy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Despite Big Progress, Many Kids Have High Lead Levels in Blood
2013-04-04
Mineral has been linked to learning and behavioral problems, CDC saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Slumping Iron?
2013-04-03
Learn the warning signs of iron deficiency anemiaContinue Reading
Study Pinpoints Women at Risk for Blood Clots From Pregnancy
2013-04-02
Factors include age, disease history and weightContinue Reading
Certain Steroids May Raise Risk of Dangerous Blood Clots
2013-04-01
Large study of glucocorticoid drugs did not find higher risk for former users, howeverContinue Reading
Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
2013-03-14
Large Japanese study didn’t prove cause and effect, howeverContinue Reading
Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners: Study
2013-03-14
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers sayContinue Reading
Scientists Report Clues to Flu Shot’s Effectiveness
2013-03-13
When people fail to make enough white blood cells the vaccine is less protective, study findsContinue Reading
Blood Test Plus Targeted Care May Stop Heart Failure Before It Starts
2013-03-12
Coordination between primary care docs and cardiologists is key to prevention, study suggestsContinue Reading
Stored Donor Blood May Have Shorter Shelf Life Than Thought
2013-03-05
After 3 weeks cells’ ability to deliver oxygen fades, research suggestsContinue Reading