For Lower Blood Pressure, Low-Carb Diet May Be Best
2010-01-25
But for weight loss alone, other plans also work well, studies findContinue Reading
More Proof Exercise Leads to Healthier Aging
2010-01-25
Good for the mind and body, series of studies findsContinue Reading
Heart Valve Implanted Via Catheter Approved
2010-01-25
Inserted by way of a tube in a leg vein and guided up to the heartContinue Reading
Early EKG Seems to Improve Odds After Heart Attack
2010-01-25
Administration by paramedics shortens time to specialized treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Health Tip: At Risk for Carotid Artery Disease?
2010-01-22
Here’s what may make you more vulnerableContinue Reading
As Obesity Increases, So Does Stroke Risk
2010-01-21
Especially high rate among blacks may have genetic cause, researcher saysContinue Reading
1 in 5 U.S. Kids Has High Cholesterol
2010-01-21
Obese, overweight at greatest risk for heart disease as adults, CDC report notesContinue Reading
FDA Warns of Heart Risks With Diet Drug
2010-01-21
Meridia shouldn’t be used by those with history of heart problems, agency saysContinue Reading
Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
2010-01-20
Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert saysContinue Reading
Small Cuts in Salt Intake Spur Big Drops in Heart Trouble
2010-01-20
U.S. study found just 3 fewer grams a day slashed heart disease, death ratesContinue Reading
Heart-Assist System Approved for Severe Heart Failure
2010-01-20
Among people who aren’t candidates for heart transplantContinue Reading
Experts Push 7 Steps to Heart Health
2010-01-20
In combination, these measures from the American Heart Association are ‘the fountain of youth,’ expert saysContinue Reading
Excess Weight Poses Anesthesia Challenge
2010-01-19
Obese patients can take steps to minimize risk, experts sayContinue Reading
Statins Show Promise Against Sickle Cell
2010-01-19
The cholesterol drugs might reduce risk of infection, researchers findContinue Reading