As End of Life Nears, What to Do With Implanted Defibrillators?
2010-05-14
New guidelines help patients, doctors decide on removal to avoid unnecessary shocksContinue Reading
Early Treatment With Clot-Busting Drug Best After Stroke
2010-05-14
After 4.5 hours, odds for good recovery decline sharply and risk of dying increases, study findsContinue Reading
Herbal Supplements, Warfarin Can Be Hazardous Mix
2010-05-13
Garlic, ginkgo, St John’s Wort could all upset bleeding/clotting balance, study foundContinue Reading
Too Many Wouldn't Call 911 If Stroke Hit
2010-05-13
In Michigan survey, most said they’d try to get to ER on their ownContinue Reading
Treating Common Irregular Heartbeat Might Also Ward Off Alzheimer's
2010-05-13
Atrial fibrillation affects 1 in 20 people over age 65, experts noteContinue Reading
New Implanted Defibrillator May Be Simpler, Safer
2010-05-12
Device does away with wires that can cause trouble, experts sayContinue Reading
Prevention Gets Credit for Fewer Heart Deaths
2010-05-11
But increases in diabetes and obesity could reverse the trend, experts warnContinue Reading
Women Often Miss Signs of Stroke
2010-05-11
Many don’t know the facts and don’t recognize the symptoms, U.S. survey revealsContinue Reading
Barbara Walters' Prognosis Is Excellent, Doctors Say
2010-05-11
Increasingly common surgery will replace aortic valve to improve blood flowContinue Reading
With Long-Term Exercise, Being 80 Is Just a Number
2010-05-11
Seniors find that strength, flexibility can remain, and heart risks fallContinue Reading
Overtime Boosts Heart Attack Risk
2010-05-11
Work stress may take a toll on your heart, researchers sayContinue Reading
Bran Intake Helps Those With Diabetes
2010-05-10
Study finds lower death rates among women who ate the most whole grainsContinue Reading
Air Pollution Raises Risk of Heart Disease, Death
2010-05-10
Danger comes from microscopic contaminants from fuel combustion, report saysContinue Reading
Fluctuating Blood Pressure Ups Stroke Risk
2010-05-10
People who also have high blood pressure are at even greater risk, study findsContinue Reading