Quitting Smoking Can Extend Life After a Heart Attack
Quitting smoking can help extend the lives of heart attack victims.
Quitting smoking can help extend the lives of heart attack victims.
Stressful Sports Watching Can LEad to a Second Heart Attack
Men who have suffered a heart attack may want to wait until the big game is over to learn the score, or risk having another heart problem.
Men who have suffered a heart attack may want to wait until the big game is over to learn the score, or risk having another heart problem.
Childhood Cancer Survivor Could Lead to Heart Problems
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk for heart problems.
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk for heart problems.
Stem Cells Could Reverse Sickle Cell Anemia
Mini stem cell transplants can reverse the effects of sickle cell disease in adults, according to a small study from the NiH.
Mini stem cell transplants can reverse the effects of sickle cell disease in adults, according to a small study from the NiH.
Stem Cells May Help Heart Disease
Injecting bone marrow stem cells into the heart may help some patients with chronic myocardial ischemia, a form of heart disease.
Injecting bone marrow stem cells into the heart may help some patients with chronic myocardial ischemia, a form of heart disease.
Pacemakers May Start Marketing Before Even Being Tested
Popular medical devices, like pacemakers, may not go through rigorous review before they are given premarket approval by the FDA.
Popular medical devices, like pacemakers, may not go through rigorous review before they are given premarket approval by the FDA.
Health Club Miracle
A young medical student had a heart attack just after starting his workout at a health club.
A young medical student had a heart attack just after starting his workout at a health club.
Trans Fat Law
Tonight diners should not have to worry about consuming trans fats. Thanks to a new state law.
Tonight diners should not have to worry about consuming trans fats. Thanks to a new state law.
A Blood Test Could Help Detect Heart Attacks
Doctors may have an easier way to assess your risk for heart disease and stroke with a simple blood test, no fasting required.
Doctors may have an easier way to assess your risk for heart disease and stroke with a simple blood test, no fasting required.
Over 5 Million People In the US Are Affected By Heart Failure
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
More Women Are Having Heart Attacks Than Ever
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.
Where Fat is Located on the Body Could Affect the Heart
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.
Cardio Disease Could Be Linked to Hip Fractures
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
Dissolvable Heart Stent
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Cholesterol Health
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
Noisy Roads Could Increase Your Blood Pressure
People who are constantly exposed to noisy roads have an increased risk for high blood pressure.
People who are constantly exposed to noisy roads have an increased risk for high blood pressure.
Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Vitamin B May Do Nothing for Heart Disease
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
A Gout Drug Could Help High Blood Pressure
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
Diabetic Women Are At Risk for a Dangerous Heart Condition
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
