Blood Thinners Overprescribed for Low-Risk Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2015-04-14
Researchers say medications can cause bleeding, and may be unnecessary for those at low risk of strokeContinue Reading
A Grateful Heart May Be a Healthy Heart
2015-04-13
Keeping a gratitude journal seems to reduce cardiac risk factors, study findsContinue Reading
Many U.S. Shoppers Choose Low-Salt Fare
2015-04-09
Survey found about a third opt for healthier grocery items, although experts say labels could be improvedContinue Reading
Genes May Leave Short People Prone to Heart Disease
2015-04-08
Researchers suggest a link between stature and cardiovascular riskContinue Reading
Stroke Patients May Face Increased Risk of Suicide
2015-04-08
Danger is greatest in first two years after the brain attack, Swedish researchers sayContinue Reading
Pouch in Heart May Trigger Unexplained Strokes: Study
2015-04-07
Researchers suspect it may allow clots to form, then travel to the brainContinue Reading
Are Heart Surgery Patients Losing Too Much Blood to Tests?
2015-04-07
Experts recommend limiting frequency of tests, using conservation measuresContinue Reading
Fit at 50? Cardiac Arrest During Exercise Unlikely, Study Finds
2015-04-06
Only 5 percent of attacks occurred during activities such as jogging or bicyclingContinue Reading
Fit at 50? Cardiac Arrest During Exercise Unlikely, Study Finds
2015-04-06
Only 5 percent of attacks occurred during activities such as jogging or bicyclingContinue Reading
Cooling After Cardiac Arrest May Help Preserve Brain Function
2015-04-06
Study finds reducing body temperature slightly tied to good mental outcomesContinue Reading
New Guidelines Would Greatly Boost Number of Young People on Statins
2015-04-06
Analysis finds 483,500 people aged 17 to 21 would get a cholesterol drug, based on NIH advisoryContinue Reading
Packaged Grocery Foods Often High in Salt, Study Finds
2015-04-02
Many cold cuts, pizza, packaged meals contain too much sodium to be labeled healthyContinue Reading
More People Dying of Heart Disease, Stroke Worldwide: Study
2015-04-02
Growing, and aging, population behind the trend, and death rate is actually droppingContinue Reading
Heart Groups Issue Updated Blood Pressure Guidelines
2015-03-31
Aim is more flexibility for those with heart disease, doctors sayContinue Reading