Warfarin May Up Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2013-12-18
But the risk is temporary as blood thinner use starts, and could be overcome by other means, experts sayContinue Reading
Dementia Risk Might Rise for Older Women With Heart Disease
2013-12-18
Study found 29 percent higher odds of mental decline compared to women with healthy heartsContinue Reading
‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows
2013-12-18
Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart diseaseContinue Reading
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raise the Bar for Taking Medications
2013-12-18
Expert panel says treating some earlier with drugs shows little benefit, but other groups express concernContinue Reading
Study Questions Safety of Common Anesthesia Drug
2013-12-17
Review tied etomidate to higher risk of death and heart problems compared to propofolContinue Reading
Experts: Don’t Waste Your Money on Multivitamins
2013-12-16
Three studies find the supplements don’t help extend life or ward off heart disease and memory lossContinue Reading
Common Blood Pressure Meds May Cut Risk of Early Death in Kidney Patients: Study
2013-12-16
Drugs called ACE inhibitors and ARBs may help patients avoid dialysis as well, researchers sayContinue Reading
Bad Night’s Sleep May Raise Blood Pressure in Kids
2013-12-16
Study from China followed normal-weight teens, and found a slight increase in pressureContinue Reading
Snow-Shoveling Health Tips as Winter Looms
2013-12-14
Combination of exertion and cold weather poses heart attack risk, expert warnsContinue Reading
Treating Sleep Apnea May Lower Hard-to-Control Blood Pressure
2013-12-10
Sleep apnea device allows normal breathing, reduces stress on body, study suggestsContinue Reading
Heartening Drop in Diabetes Complications Seen Among Seniors
2013-12-10
But low blood sugar, a side effect of treatment, remains a concern, study authors sayContinue Reading
Quit-Smoking Products Won’t Harm the Heart, Review Finds
2013-12-09
But patients should not keep smoking while on nicotine-replacement therapy, experts warnContinue Reading
Vitamin D Supplements Won’t Help Prevent Disease: Review
2013-12-05
Low levels of ‘sunshine vitamin’ could be a sign of illness, rather than a cause, studies suggestContinue Reading
Morphine, Blood Thinner Plavix a Bad Mix for Heart Attack Victims: Study
2013-12-04
Painkiller appeared to slow, diminish anti-clotting effect of heart drugContinue Reading