The Fattier Your Heart, the Greater Your Heart Disease Risk
2011-08-16
Study links buildup of this hidden fat to heart threat, even in people without symptomsContinue Reading
A Little Exercise Goes a Long Way to Cut Disease, Death Risk
2011-08-16
Even 15 minutes a day seems to increase life expectancy, researchers sayContinue Reading
Study Supports Selective Use of Drug-Coated Stents
2011-08-15
U.S. costs would drop about $400 million a year with no harm to patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Survival After Cardiac Arrest in ICU May Depend on Cause
2011-08-15
Researchers hope findings will help families with end-of-life decision-makingContinue Reading
Patients Taking Antipsychotics Urged to Get Routine Physicals
2011-08-12
These meds linked to risk factors for heart disease, diabetes and stroke, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cardiologists Often Miss Heart Defects in Young Athletes: Study
2011-08-12
Screening to prevent sudden cardiac death is difficult and may lead to bad calls, researchers sayContinue Reading
Depressed Women Could Face Raised Risk of Stroke
2011-08-11
Study found it might be independent factor affecting chances of attackContinue Reading
Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men
2011-08-11
Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.Continue Reading
Study Pits New Blood Thinner Against Warfarin For Irregular Heartbeat
2011-08-10
Both drugs appeared equally effective, but newer rivaroxaban may be be easier for some to useContinue Reading
Breast Cancer Drug Raises Risk of Heart Problems in Older Women: Study
2011-08-10
Herceptin especially likely to raise the odds in patients with a history of heart disease or diabetesContinue Reading
Survivors of Brain Hemorrhage May Experience PTSD
2011-08-09
One-third who survive bleeding in brain event may benefit from treatment for traumatic stressContinue Reading
Many Heart Patients Anemic After Too Many Blood Tests in Hospital
2011-08-08
Researchers warn this could translate into worse outcomesContinue Reading
Hospitals Vary Widely in Rate of Heart Procedures: Study
2011-08-08
Rate of finding blockage that requires action stretches from 23% to 100%Continue Reading
As Heart Failure Worsens, Word Recall May Suffer Too
2011-08-08
Link was especially apparent in older patients, researchers foundContinue Reading