Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder
2012-03-09
Atrial fibrillation is a common problem that increases the risk of strokeContinue Reading
Light or Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women
2012-03-08
But benefit faded with heavier alcohol use, long-term study suggestsContinue Reading
Women Fare Better With Heart Failure
2012-03-08
European analysis of study data found a higher risk of death in male heart failure patientsContinue Reading
Insulin Resistance May Lead to Kidney Disease in the Elderly: Study
2012-03-08
Those with metabolic syndrome more likely to see rapid renal-function decline, researchers sayContinue Reading
Estrogen-Only Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
2012-03-07
Study looked at women with hysterectomy taking hormones for menopause symptomsContinue Reading
Brain Scans Overused on U.S. Stroke Patients, Study Says
2012-03-06
Most get both MRI and CT imaging, adding to rising medical costsContinue Reading
Genetic Tweak Helps Mice Avoid Cancer, Obesity: Study
2012-03-06
But it’s not clear what this means for humans, researchers sayContinue Reading
Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling
2012-03-06
Called angioedema, the condition often affects the deep layers of skin in the eyes and mouthContinue Reading
Heart Failure Patients Urged to Discuss Care With Docs
2012-03-05
An open dialogue can inform decisions on treatment optionsContinue Reading
Depression Could Worsen Mental Decline in Heart Patients
2012-03-05
Long-term monitoring of depressive symptoms is needed, researchers sayContinue Reading
BPA Exposure May Raise Risk of Heart Disease
2012-03-05
People might come into contact with bisphenol A through packaged foods, drinking water, dental sealantsContinue Reading
Cold Air May Raise Heart-Attack Risk During Exercise
2012-03-02
Low temperatures, physical exertion increase the body’s need for oxygen, study showsContinue Reading
Kidney Donors May Not Face Higher Heart Disease Risk
2012-03-02
In first decade after transplant, risk was slightly lower than for non-donors, study findsContinue Reading
Prescription Meds Can Put on Unwanted Pounds
2012-03-02
They include drugs for diabetes, mood disorders and other chronic conditionsContinue Reading