Binge Drinking, Hypertension a Deadly Combo
2010-08-19
They greatly increased risk of dying from stroke, heart attack, South Korean researchers foundContinue Reading
Heart Failure Hospitalizations Lowest in Mountain States
2010-08-18
New government report ranks areas where outpatient care prevents more admissions in cardiac cases.Continue Reading
Early Care Urged for Patients With Trouble Swallowing
2010-08-17
‘Dysphagia’ significantly impacts hospital resources and patient outcomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Antibiotic Sponges Don't Benefit Heart Surgery Patients: Study
2010-08-17
U.S. research finds no improvement in infection rates during trialContinue Reading
Deaths From Heart Attack Rise With Delays in Care
2010-08-17
Study finds 10% increase in mortality with every additional hour between call, treatmentContinue Reading
Inhaling Ultra-Fine Particles May Raise Firefighters' Heart Risks
2010-08-16
More consistent use of protective gear recommended by researchersContinue Reading
Red Meat May Boost Women's Heart Disease Risk
2010-08-16
Eating fish, poultry, nuts and low-fat dairy lowers the chances, study showsContinue Reading
Hostile, Competitive Types May Be Harming Their Hearts
2010-08-16
Italian study finds personality linked to a thickening of neck artery wallContinue Reading
Small Amounts of Dark Chocolate May Guard Against Heart Failure
2010-08-16
Study found Swedish women who ate it a few times a month were protectedContinue Reading
Tough Childhoods May Contribute to Adult Heart Disease
2010-08-14
Abuse, poverty or social isolation can have longer-term consequences for health, expert saysContinue Reading
Walking to School Could Ease Classroom Stress
2010-08-14
In study, kids ‘commuting’ by feet had better heart rate, blood pressure during testContinue Reading
Generics As Good As Costly Blood Pressure Meds, Study Finds
2010-08-13
Plus, fewer deaths seen in group taking no-brand-name diuretics after 8 to 13 yearsContinue Reading
Monitoring of Kidney Health Urged for Injection Drug Users
2010-08-12
Excess protein in urine noted in about 25% who shoot up; rates higher in HIV-positive, study foundContinue Reading
Many Patients Say 'No' to Chocolate As Medicine
2010-08-12
Study found people preferred pills to the antioxidant-rich sweet to lower blood pressureContinue Reading