Damage to Tiny Blood Vessels in Brain May Raise Alzheimer’s Risk
2013-02-18
Finding could point to new targets for treatment, preventionContinue Reading
More Americans Successfully Managing Diabetes
2013-02-15
But large U.S. government study shows there’s a lot of room for improvement to prevent complicationsContinue Reading
First-Born May Be at Greater Risk for Diabetes, Hypertension
2013-02-12
Researchers think better flow of nutrients to the womb in subsequent pregnancies might explain whyContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy May Predict Later Ills, Study Says
2013-02-11
Even transient hypertension linked to heart and kidney disease, diabetesContinue Reading
Yoga May Help With Common Heart Rhythm Disorder
2013-01-30
Small study found it reduced episodes of dizziness, shortness of breath for patients with atrial fibrillationContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure in Kids May Be Less Common Than Thought
2013-01-29
U.S. study offers somewhat encouraging finding, but experts say it’s tough to pin down ‘correct’ rateContinue Reading
Uncontrolled Risk Factors Put Stroke Survivors in Danger
2013-01-18
Smoking, high blood pressure especially dangerous for those with subarachnoid hemorrhageContinue Reading
Fewer U.S. Patients Getting Weight Counseling From Doctors
2013-01-10
Study finds primary care visits now less likely to include such advice, despite rise in obesity ratesContinue Reading
Common Blood Pressure Drugs Might Lower Dementia Risk
2013-01-07
Older men on beta blockers were less likely to have brain abnormalities in studyContinue Reading
Helping Sleeping Moms-to-Be Breathe Easier May Benefit Baby
2013-01-05
Study finds that a treatment used in sleep apnea boosted healthy fetal movementContinue Reading
New Diabetes Guidelines May Lower Patient Medical Bills
2012-12-20
Fewer people will need blood pressure meds, while some should check blood sugar moreContinue Reading
Heart Health Worst in the South, Best in Northeast
2012-12-19
In large U.S. survey, Oklahoma ranked lowest while Washington, D.C., ranked highestContinue Reading
Intensive Lifestyle Changes Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay
2012-12-18
Weight loss, exercise brought remission to few and better health to many moreContinue Reading
Here's What Keeps Rudolph's 'Nose So Bright'
2012-12-18
Study shows tiny vessels pump warm blood there so reindeer can endure freezing temperaturesContinue Reading