Can Ozone Cause Heart Attacks?
2010-07-22
In tests with rats, smog component appeared to trigger death of heart cells, study saysContinue Reading
Some on Statins May Not Need Boost in 'Good' Cholesterol
2010-07-22
High-dose users with very low ‘bad’ cholesterol don’t benefit, researchers sayContinue Reading
FDA Puts Partial Hold on Avandia Safety Study
2010-07-21
Enrollment in TIDE trial suspended after agency rules diabetes drug has heart risksContinue Reading
Procedure Rejuvenates Aging Arteries in Pigs
2010-07-21
Combination of nanoparticles and stem cells cleans, heals clogged vessel walls, study showsContinue Reading
Cholesterol Screening Rates Too Low in Young U.S. Adults: CDC
2010-07-19
About half get tested, while up to one-quarter have high ‘bad’ levels, research showsContinue Reading
Could PCBs Help Boost Blood Pressure?
2010-07-19
Study suggests a link, but cause and effect remains unclear, experts sayContinue Reading
Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
2010-07-18
High exposures tied to reduced heart rate variability in those with lung, heart disease, researchers findContinue Reading
Women at Greater Risk From Serious Angina Than Men: Study
2010-07-16
Severe heart disease more likely among women with the condition, researchers sayContinue Reading
Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats
2010-07-16
McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s sizzle increasingly fewer fries in the unhealthful fats, study showsContinue Reading
Stroke Risk May Rise First Hour After Drinking
2010-07-15
But moderate drinking still appears beneficial over time, researchers sayContinue Reading
Diabetics Urged to Confer With Their Doctor About Avandia Use
2010-07-15
Health risks posed by an unauthorized change of medications could be great, experts sayContinue Reading
Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay on Market, FDA Panel Finds
2010-07-15
Experts vote for tightened controls or restricted sales on diabetes drugContinue Reading
High Readmission Rates May Not Mean Worse Hospital Care
2010-07-14
Medicare plans to use data on returning patients as quality measure, but study questions validityContinue Reading