Less Salt Use Tied to Drop in U.K. Heart Deaths
2014-04-14
Deaths from stroke also fell in the 8-year study from EnglandContinue Reading
Protecting Children From Poison Emergencies
2014-04-12
Safety, treatment advice for parents from the American Academy of PediatricsContinue Reading
A Doctor’s ‘People Skills’ Affects Patients’ Health
2014-04-10
Comfortable relationship can be as beneficial as statins for heart problems, study findsContinue Reading
Heart Failure Drug Might Help Reduce Hospitalizations
2014-04-09
But study found spironolactone didn’t prevent deaths from common form of heart diseaseContinue Reading
Certain Prescription Painkillers Tied to Higher Risk of Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2014-04-09
Dutch researchers looked at rates of atrial fibrillation and NSAID use in older adultsContinue Reading
Stroke Often Missed in ERs, Study Finds
2014-04-07
Women, minorities and younger adults most likely to be misdiagnosedContinue Reading
Stem Cells Show Promise for Stroke Recovery
2014-04-07
Early study found they can be safely transplanted into the brain; 2 patients showed significant improvementContinue Reading
Beans, Lentils, Peas: Your Recipe for Lower Cholesterol?
2014-04-07
Review of 26 studies finds one serving per day tied to healthier arteries, especially in menContinue Reading
Depression May Be Linked to Heart Failure
2014-04-04
Stress hormones likely play contributing role, but more research needed, study saysContinue Reading
Sleep and Stroke
2014-04-04
People who suffer from insomnia may have a much higher risk of stroke compared to those who sleep well.Continue Reading
Insomnia May Raise Stroke Risk, Especially for Younger Adults
2014-04-03
Researchers in Taiwan found strongest connection among people younger than 34Continue Reading
Stroke Risk Spikes Shortly After Shingles Episode: Study
2014-04-03
But getting antiviral meds to treat painful rash lowers chances of brain attack, researchers addContinue Reading
Heart Disease Haunted Mummies, Too
2014-04-03
Thought to be a modern malady, it was as prevalent in ancient times as it is today, study suggestsContinue Reading
Exercise, Diet May Help ‘Pre-Diabetics’ Dodge Heart Disease Death
2014-04-03
Study followed Chinese people with high blood sugar for more than two decades
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