Ultrasound Helps Spot Stroke Risk in Symptomless Patients
2010-05-28
Screen may allow doctors to identify those who would benefit from surgery, study findsContinue Reading
Toothbrushing May Stave Off Heart Woes
2010-05-28
Study finds link between lack of oral hygiene and cardiovascular diseaseContinue Reading
Laser Used to Blast Away Cells Causing Irregular Heartbeat
2010-05-27
Treatment worked in people and pigs in study, but more research neededContinue Reading
Too Many Stroke Patients Go Without Statins
2010-05-27
Nearly 1 in 5 survivors risks another attack when doctors fail to prescribe the meds, study showsContinue Reading
Experts Advise At-Risk Diabetics to Begin Daily Aspirin Later
2010-05-27
In a change, heart & diabetes groups push age threshold up from 40, to 50 for men, 60 for womenContinue Reading
Fit People Release More Fat-Burning Molecules During Exercise
2010-05-27
And marathon runners generate far more than those who do moderate exercise, study showsContinue Reading
Gene Mutation Linked to Congenital Heart Disease
2010-05-26
Discovery may lead to better treatments down the road, researchers sayContinue Reading
Progress Made Against Once-Fatal Heart Defect
2010-05-26
Implanted devices help babies survive, thrive into adulthood, study showsContinue Reading
Surgery, Stenting Fare Equally Well in Preventing Stroke
2010-05-26
Both methods have pros, cons in clearing blocked neck artery, study showsContinue Reading
Healthier Fats Replacing Trans Fats, Study Finds
2010-05-26
The food industry is ‘trying to do the right thing,’ researcher saysContinue Reading
Report Finds Control of High Blood Pressure Improving
2010-05-25
But bad news is the prevalence of hypertension in U.S. not decreasingContinue Reading
Fewer Sugary Drinks, Less High Blood Pressure
2010-05-24
Cutting out a can per day brought measurable benefits, study foundContinue Reading
Heart Drugs Safe for Lungs, Study Finds
2010-05-24
Fears about beta blockers making COPD worse are unfounded, experts sayContinue Reading
Frequent Doctor Visits Help Diabetics Control Blood Pressure
2010-05-24
Patients, physicians should communicate more — either in person, by phone or Internet, researchers sayContinue Reading