New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds
2012-12-10
Apixaban appears safer, easier to use than warfarin, but just as effective, researchers sayContinue Reading
No Proof That 'Doping' With EPO Gives Athletes an Edge: Review
2012-12-07
Using the so-called ‘performance-enhancing’ hormone can harm health, experts warnContinue Reading
Airport Security X-Rays May Damage Diabetes Devices
2012-11-21
Experts warn of malfunction potential for insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitorsContinue Reading
World Diabetes Day Designed to Raise Awareness
2012-11-14
366 million people now have the disease; estimates see 552 million cases by 2030Continue Reading
Loss of Key Blood Cell Gene Tied to Anemia, Animal Research Suggests
2012-11-07
Seniors, women of childbearing age and kids at greatest risk for the blood disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading
Standard Dose of Blood Thinner May Not Be Best for All Patients
2012-11-06
Early study found that clots might not be prevented in some, while others could face bleeding riskContinue Reading
Daily Aspirin May Help Those at Risk for Recurrent Blood Clots
2012-11-05
Data suggests a real benefit in warding off heart attack, strokesContinue Reading
Xarelto's Approval Expanded
2012-11-05
To include people with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolismContinue Reading
Controversial Alternative Heart Treatment Shows Hint of Benefit
2012-11-05
But this is the first rigorous study of chelation therapy and more research is needed, experts sayContinue Reading
With Diabetes, Boosting Exercise Should Be Done Safely
2012-11-01
Certain precautions can help reduce risk of dangerously low blood sugar, experts sayContinue Reading
Post-Flight Fainting May Signal Dangerous Blood Clot: Study
2012-10-22
Long-distance flights can increase people’s risk for pulmonary embolism, researchers sayContinue Reading
Blood or Bone Marrow Better for Stem Cell Transplants?
2012-10-17
Study found no survival differences, but blood cells may be associated with more chronic side effectsContinue Reading
Kids With Hemophilia Should Be Active, But Avoid Risky Sports: Study
2012-10-09
Non-contact activities safest, allowing children to enjoy exercise, experts sayContinue Reading