Are We Overdoing Salt Restrictions?
2014-08-13
Too little sodium can harm heart, study suggestsContinue Reading
Children Prescribed Growth Hormone May Face Stroke Risk Later: Study
2014-08-13
Parents should discuss pros and cons of treatment with their child’s doctor, researchers suggestContinue Reading
Common Irregular Heartbeat May Pose Risks for Surgery Patients
2014-08-12
People with atrial fibrillation have higher odds for stroke after an operation, study findsContinue Reading
For Heart Attack Survivors, More Exercise Isn’t Always Better, Study Says
2014-08-12
Excessive walking, running may lose protective effectContinue Reading
Women, Blacks Hit Harder by Heart Disease Risk Factors
2014-08-11
High blood pressure, diabetes play the biggest roles, new research reportsContinue Reading
Heart Medication Digoxin Linked to Higher Risk of Death for Some
2014-08-11
Increase seen in people with certain abnormal heart rhythms, study finds
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Doctors May Miss Out on Recommending Aspirin Therapy
2014-08-08
Lack of time, uncertainty about benefits among potential reasons why, expert saysContinue Reading
Mutant Gene Spurs Dangerous Heart Condition in Newfoundland Dogs: Study
2014-08-08
Ridge of abnormal tissue forms below the aorta, restricts blood flow and can cause sudden deathContinue Reading
Mental Decline Often Precedes a Stroke, Study Finds
2014-08-07
Study suggests assessing seniors’ memory, thinking skills to identify those at riskContinue Reading
Could Chiropractic Manipulation of Your Neck Trigger a Stroke?
2014-08-07
American Heart Association releases statement saying risk may be increased if artery wall is tornContinue Reading
Prisons That Bar Smoking May Boost Inmates’ Health: Study
2014-08-06
Rates of tobacco-related deaths 11 percent lower after long-term bans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Speedy Delivery of Clot-Busting Drug Helps Stroke Patients Avoid Disability
2014-08-06
Big review of the data shows the power of tPA, and the necessity of quick treatmentContinue Reading
Cholesterol Drugs’ Benefits Far Outweigh Side Effects, Review Finds
2014-08-05
But long-term use of statins may raise odds of diabetes among people with risk factors, experts sayContinue Reading
Statins May Aid Survival From Colon Cancer
2014-08-04
Taking cholesterol-lowering drugs was linked to a 29 percent reduction in risk of cancer death in studyContinue Reading