Stress, Depression Linked to Raised Stroke Risk in Seniors
2012-12-13
People with the greatest distress had triple the risk of stroke-related deathContinue Reading
Stop-Smoking Drug Chantix May Carry Heart Risks, FDA Warns
2012-12-13
Smokers should talk with their doctor before taking the drug, agency saysContinue Reading
U.S. Lifestyles Thwarting Heart Health Progress: Report
2012-12-12
While there’s been improvement, Americans still need to get off the couch and eat rightContinue Reading
Fainting in Healthy People May Be First Sign of Heart Trouble
2012-12-12
Large Danish study suggests that even a single swoon merits a thorough health evaluationContinue Reading
Health Tip: Get Ready for Cardiac Rehab
2012-12-12
Make sure the staff knows you and your historyContinue Reading
Junk Food Taxes Pay Off, Study Finds
2012-12-11
Food-pricing strategies can reduce dietary inequalities, researcher saysContinue Reading
Even Light Smoking Boosts Women's Risk of Sudden Heart Death: Study
2012-12-11
As few as 1 to 14 cigarettes daily doubled risk, researchers foundContinue Reading
Common Heart Drug Might Dampen Some Autism Symptoms
2012-12-11
Study found benefit most pronounced in those with milder forms of developmental disorderContinue Reading
Study Supports Use of 'Brain Stents' for Certain Stroke Patients
2012-12-11
When patient can’t receive or doesn’t respond to clot-busting drugs, this approach might be warrantedContinue Reading
Eliminating Mouth-to-Mouth Boosts CPR Results: Study
2012-12-10
Used with automatic defibrillator, chest compression alone helped people survive cardiac arrestContinue Reading
New Blood Thinner May Help Prevent Leg Clots, Study Finds
2012-12-10
Apixaban appears safer, easier to use than warfarin, but just as effective, researchers sayContinue Reading
Give Your Heart the Gift of a Stress-Free Holiday
2012-12-08
Learn how to handle emotional, financial and physical pressures of the season, cardiologist suggestsContinue Reading
Avastin Won't Extend Breast Cancer Survival: Study
2012-12-07
Costly drug comes with serious side effects, researchers sayContinue Reading