Stroke Rates Declining Among Seniors, Study Shows
2014-07-15
But, rate of brain attacks among those younger than 65 unchangedContinue Reading
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Likely Saves Money, Study Finds
2014-07-15
American Heart Association recommends self-testing; research says it benefits patients and insurersContinue Reading
Surgery Soon After Stroke Can Be Risky: Study
2014-07-15
Best to wait at least nine months after stroke to have elective procedure, researchers advise
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Don’t Judge a Pill by Its Color
2014-07-14
Study finds people may stop taking heart medications if the drug’s appearance changesContinue Reading
Even Moderate Drinking Might Raise Odds for Irregular Heartbeat
2014-07-14
But the finding held true for wine and liquor only, not beer, researchers noteContinue Reading
High Blood Pressure May Protect the Very Old From Dementia
2014-07-14
But it’s too early to recommend any change in treatment, researcher saysContinue Reading
Poor More Prone to Leg Circulation Trouble
2014-07-11
Focus is needed on treatment and education about condition that limits leg circulation, researchers sayContinue Reading
A Little Alcohol May Not Be Good for Your Heart After All
2014-07-11
New gene-focused review suggests that cutting down on drinking is always heart-healthyContinue Reading
Stress, Depression May Boost Stroke Risk, Study Finds
2014-07-10
Anger didn’t seem to have an effect, researchers notedContinue Reading
Older Adults Can Safely Donate a Kidney, Study Finds
2014-07-09
No greater risk for heart disease, diabetes or death among donors, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Painkillers May Raise Heart Risks for Older Women: Review
2014-07-08
Class of drugs that includes naproxen linked to increased chance of heart attack, stroke, but finding not conclusiveContinue Reading
Severe Obesity Cuts Up to 14 Years Off Life: Study
2014-07-08
As weight climbs, so do related deaths from heart disease, diabetes and cancer, researchers sayContinue Reading
Choosing Heart Healthy Habits
2014-07-08
Dropping unhealthy habits as a young adult may reverse the progression of heart disease, study finds.
Experts Reject Routine Screening for Narrowed Neck Arteries
2014-07-07
Widespread testing in healthy adults would lead to too many unnecessary follow-up procedures, panel saysContinue Reading