High Blood Pressure in Middle Age, Weaker Brain Later?
2014-08-04
Study shows a link, but it’s unclear if medications in midlife will ward off dementia
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Barbershops Join Fight Against High Blood Pressure in Black Men
2014-08-01
Novel partnership detects “silent killer” in more than one-third of those tested, study reportsContinue Reading
‘Ice Man’ Mummy May Have Been at Risk of Heart Disease
2014-08-01
5,000-year-old remains found in Alps glacier contain DNA indicating increased cardiovascular riskContinue Reading
Some Jobs Harder on the Heart Than Others, Report Finds
2014-07-31
But having to search for work may be just as stressful, unhealthy, researchers add
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Cholesterol Drugs May Speed Healing After Surgery
2014-07-31
Statin therapy may affect inflammatory response and help wounds recover, researchers sayContinue Reading
Big Jump in Doctor’s Office Visits for Young Adults With Diabetes
2014-07-31
Overall, 1 in 10 consultations in the U.S. now involves a person with the illness, CDC saysContinue Reading
No TV or Obesity, But Ancient People Still Had Heart Disease
2014-07-31
Mummy study shows that, just like today, inflammation spurred blood vessel blockagesContinue Reading
Heart Attack Patients Treated at Night, Weekends May Have Worse Outcomes
2014-07-29
Timing of arrival at ER affects how quickly an angioplasty is done, research showsContinue Reading
Early Hormone Therapy May Be Safe for Women’s Hearts
2014-07-28
Hormone replacement started soon after menopause wasn’t linked to hardening of the arteries in studyContinue Reading
Pacemakers Common for Those With Dementia and Irregular Heartbeats
2014-07-28
Study couldn’t explain why more dementia patients had operation, though families’ wishes likely a factorContinue Reading
Inflammatory Muscle Disorder May Raise Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
2014-07-28
Patients with polymyalgia rheumatica may be more likely to develop vascular disease, study showsContinue Reading
Healthy Habits May Help Childhood Cancer Survivors Avoid Chronic Ills
2014-07-28
Lifestyle choices influence long-term outcomes, researcher saysContinue Reading
Routine Pulse Check May Prevent Second Stroke, Study Says
2014-07-23
Patients, relatives can get reliable results, researchers findContinue Reading
Study Casts Doubt on Costly Treatment for Leg Clots
2014-07-22
Catheter-directed thrombolysis may carry higher risk of bleeding than conventional treatment, researchers sayContinue Reading