Eating more red meat tied to higher diabetes risk
Increasing the number of hamburgers and other red meat people eat on a daily basis is linked to a higher risk of developing...
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EU regulator advises caution on painkiller diclofenac
Europe's drugs agency warned on Friday that use of the common painkiller diclofenac, especially in high doses, carries extra...
Arrhythmias more common in intense athletes: study
Cross-country skiers who have completed more races at faster speeds have a higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder...
Air pollution can trigger heart arrhythmias: study
For people with existing heart problems, exposure to high levels of air pollution can trigger the irregular heartbeats that...
Music device doesn't drop diabetics' blood pressure
A device that plays a melody in an attempt to slow people's breathing didn't lower the blood pressure of people with diabetes,...
Algerian president gets rehabilitation after stroke
Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is recovering with the help of physical rehabilitation in France more than a month...
More than money and lawsuits drive overtesting-study
Despite reports that financial incentives and fear of lawsuits lead doctors to order too many heart tests, a new study of...
Actor Malkovich has walk-on role in rescue of bleeding man
Actor John Malkovich, known for playing unhinged villains in a 30-year film career, took on the role of real life hero this...
Vegetable fats tied to less prostate cancer spread
After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, men who eat a diet high in vegetable fats, such as those in nuts and olive oil,...
Statins linked to muscle pain, sprains
Cholesterol-lowering drugs could be tied to more muscle problems than researchers previously believed, a new study hints....
Analysis backs safety findings from controversial Avandia trial
An independent analysis of a controversial clinical trial appears to back the safety of GlaxoSmithKline Plc's diabetes drug...
Flaxseed no help for kids with high cholesterol
Despite some evidence it might be beneficial for adults, eating flaxseed every day didn't help children with high cholesterol...
Some common prescriptions linked to impotence
Tranquilizers known as benzodiazepines and certain older antidepressants are linked with a greater chance of having erectile...
No science behind blood-type diets
They are a fad that refuses to fade, but no solid evidence exists to show whether or not eating plans tailored to ABO blood...
France says will back down over Bayer acne pill
France's health regulator said on Thursday it would comply with the European Commission if it ruled that Bayer acne pill...
High doses of common painkillers increase heart attack risks
Long-term high-dose use of painkillers such as ibuprofen or diclofenac is "equally hazardous" in terms of heart attack risk...
Heart device delays leave US doctors frustrated
Americans accustomed to immediate access to the newest technology may be shocked to find that is not the case when it comes...
Some with defibrillators may safely play sports
Despite expert guidelines advising against intense sports activity for people with implanted heart defibrillators, a new...
Study links eggs to diabetes, but not heart disease
In a large new review of existing research, eating an egg a day or even more appeared to have no impact on a person's risk...
Online tool helps control blood pressure long term
In a new study, people with high blood pressure who could communicate with their pharmacists online had better blood pressure...
Lifestyle change may ease heart risk from job stress
Being under stress at work is tied to a higher risk of heart problems, new research confirms - but putting down the beer...
Can sleep at altitude prevent sudden hiker deaths?
Men who die of a sudden cardiac event are less likely to do so on the first day of mountain activities if they sleep at higher...
Combined supplements no better for cholesterol
Adding a plant-derived compound called a sterol to the cholesterol-lowering agent red yeast rice doesn't make it work any...
Ultra-low salt intake may not boost health: US panel
Americans at high risk for heart problems who have been told for years to sharply cut salt from their diet may not actually...
Hysterectomy not tied to heart risk factors: study
Despite evidence suggesting that women whose uterus has been removed may be more likely to experience heart troubles, a new...
Anger linked to raised heart attack risk
Bottling up emotions is thought to harm both mind and body, but a new study suggests that the opposite extreme may be no...
Better stent surgery stats needed: heart docs
Publicly reported statistics about how patients fare after a common heart procedure often are inaccurate, says a new study...
Pets may help cut heart disease risk: Heart docs
Anyone wanting to live longer and cut their risk of suffering from heart disease might want to consider getting a pet. The...
US spending on medicines fell for first time in 2012
Patent expirations on big-name drugs such as Lipitor and Plavix has resulted in modestly less spending on medicines in the...
Study questions fish oil benefit before heart attack
Fish oil supplements did not prevent heart problems in people who hadn't had a heart attack yet, in a large long-term study...
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