Angioplasty Outcomes May Vary Little Between Hospitals
2009-11-24
In-hospital death rates didn’t differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study foundContinue Reading
Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk
2009-11-24
Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels, analysis showsContinue Reading
Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack
2009-11-24
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers sayContinue Reading
Vigorous Exercise Cuts Stroke Risk for Men, Not Women
2009-11-23
Older males saw their odds drop by 63 percent with moderate-to-high intensity workoutsContinue Reading
Vioxx Problems Known Years Before Recall
2009-11-23
Study points up weaknesses of drug approval process in United States, researcher saysContinue Reading
Doctor-Pharmacist Teams Boost Blood Pressure Control
2009-11-23
Partnerships doubled number of patients who reined in their hypertension, study foundContinue Reading
Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble
2009-11-19
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study findsContinue Reading
For Chest Pain in the ER, CT Angiography May Be Best
2009-11-19
Procedure cuts diagnosis time and costs, study findsContinue Reading
Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart
2009-11-19
But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study findsContinue Reading
Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
2009-11-19
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive careContinue Reading
Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
2009-11-19
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetablesContinue Reading
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
2009-11-18
Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study findsContinue Reading
Lifelong Exercise Keeps Seniors Young at Heart
2009-11-18
Separate study finds stem cell therapy improves exercise capacity in patients with enlarged heartsContinue Reading
Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
2009-11-18
Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternativesContinue Reading