Public Defibrillators Save Lives
2010-04-16
Widespread use could prevent 474 deaths a year in U.S., Canada, study saysContinue Reading
Device Avoids Open-Heart Surgery When Artificial Valve Fails
2010-04-16
Inserting new valve within the valve might help high-risk patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Abnormal Heart Rhythm Linked to Alzheimer's
2010-04-16
Cardiovascular disease appears to be a major risk factor for dementia, expert saysContinue Reading
Cholesterol Drugs May Slow MS
2010-04-16
Fewer brain lesions developed in patients taking Lipitor than placebo, researchers sayContinue Reading
Robot-Aided Therapy Can Help Patients Years After Stroke
2010-04-16
Adding ‘power-steering’ to exercises improved movement, quality of life, researchers sayContinue Reading
Do Statins Lower Male Sex Drive?
2010-04-15
Italian study says yes, but earlier U.S. study had different conclusionContinue Reading
Most People Unaware They've Had a Minor Stroke
2010-04-15
Few seek timely medical treatment, researchers findContinue Reading
B-Vitamins Help Protect Against Stroke, Heart Disease
2010-04-15
People with a diet rich in folate and B-6 are less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study findsContinue Reading
Magnets Might Boost Stem Cell Therapy
2010-04-13
In animal studies, they drew more stem cells to damaged heart tissueContinue Reading
Malpractice Fears Can Influence Medical Practice
2010-04-13
Peer pressure also plays a role, study showsContinue Reading
Money Worries Delay Heart Attack Treatment
2010-04-13
Even those with insurance sometimes hesitate over finances, study findsContinue Reading
Smoking Bans May Be Boosting Public Health
2010-04-13
Toronto hospital admissions for heart, respiratory woes fell by a third after laws took hold, study foundContinue Reading
Smoking May Erase Heart Benefits of Light Drinking
2010-04-13
Moderate tipplers lowered stroke risk, but only if they didn’t smoke, study foundContinue Reading
Antidepressants May Ease Damage From Stroke
2010-04-12
Study found neuron growth, known to be promoted by such drugs, helped mice recoverContinue Reading