Poorer Countries Have Higher Rates of Stroke, Study Finds
2011-10-27
Economic factors such as fewer health dollars spent per person may hamper prevention effortsContinue Reading
Python Findings Shed Light on Human Heart Health
2011-10-27
After feeding, snake blood has high levels of enzymes that protect the heartContinue Reading
U.S. Health Officials Urge Lifestyle Changes to Cut Stroke Risk
2011-10-27
Million Hearts initiative aims to reduce strokes, heart attacks by 1 million in five yearsContinue Reading
Many Young Adults Unaware They're Developing Heart Disease
2011-10-27
Waist size predicts fatty buildup in arteries better than weight, study saysContinue Reading
Slower Walking Speed Linked to Surgical Risk in Elderly
2011-10-27
Before surgery, older patients should be assessed differently than younger patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Speech Therapy Key to Stroke Rehab, But Many Miss Out
2011-10-27
Lack of coverage can keep patients from services even though help is out there, experts sayContinue Reading
Genes Could Highlight Plavix Users at Clot Risk After Stent
2011-10-25
Three gene types in heart patients and certain medications affected risk of dangerous clotsContinue Reading
Viagra May Help Children With Rare Blood Pressure Disorder
2011-10-25
Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking the drugContinue Reading
Sleepy Teens More Prone to Weight Gain: Study
2011-10-25
Hormones may set stage for weight gain in kids who don’t get enough shut-eye, researcher saysContinue Reading
Insomnia Might Boost Heart Attack Risk
2011-10-24
Trouble sleeping may increase risk as much as 45 percent, researchers sayContinue Reading
Taking Blood Pressure Meds at Bedtime May Be Better
2011-10-24
Patients doing so had better heart health than those on a morning schedule, study showsContinue Reading
Could HPV Raise Women's Risk for Heart Disease?
2011-10-24
Study suggests a link, but more research is neededContinue Reading
Illegal Silicone Buttock Injections Can Be Deadly: Experts
2011-10-24
At least one woman died and others came close after illicit procedures from non-physiciansContinue Reading
Warning Signs for Health Problems Seen in Young Adults Born Prematurely
2011-10-21
They include higher blood pressure and more fat, despite a normal body weight, small study findsContinue Reading