High Blood Pressure and Stroke
2014-03-13
Even slightly elevated blood pressure may increase the risk of stroke, study finds.
Pregnancy-Related Diabetes Tied to Future Heart Risk
2014-03-12
20-year study compared thickness of neck arteriesContinue Reading
Even Slightly Higher Blood Pressure May Raise Stroke Risk: Study
2014-03-12
Experts say the finding highlights importance of keeping blood pressure under controlContinue Reading
New Knees, Hips May Also Help the Heart
2014-03-11
Joint replacement might boost physical activity in arthritis patients, study author saysContinue Reading
Lack of Sleep Compounds Health Problems for Obese Teens: Study
2014-03-06
Researchers report it was independently associated with higher risk of heart disease, diabetesContinue Reading
Obesity Rates Triple in Canada
2014-03-05
More than one in five will be obese by 2019, study saysContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Thickens Arteries
2014-03-05
Measurements suggest raised risk for later heart attack, stroke, researchers sayContinue Reading
Warfarin Safe for Kidney Patients With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2014-03-04
Use of the blood thinner may safely ease stroke risk linked to atrial fibrillation, Swedish research findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: Choose Heart-Healthy Proteins
2014-03-04
Gain the benefit without the fatContinue Reading
Heart Attack Risk Rises in Hours After Angry Outburst: Study
2014-03-03
Absolute risk from any one episode remains very small, but the danger is there, experts sayContinue Reading
Treatment Costs Vary for U.S. Children Born With Heart Defects
2014-02-28
Study tied higher-cost hospitals to more surgical complications, longer patient staysContinue Reading
One-Third of Young Stroke Victims Remain Disabled Years After: Study
2014-02-27
Keys to improved function include preventing a 2nd stroke and continuing with rehab, experts sayContinue Reading
Study Questions FDA Warning Against CT Scans for Those With Heart Devices
2014-02-27
It found no harm to patients with devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, but agency still concerned
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Kids Born With HIV May Face Heart Risks Later, Study Suggests
2014-02-27
Doctors should watch for signs of cardiovascular disease, researcher saysContinue Reading