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...
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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...
Packaged diet foods may spur more weight loss
In a head-to-head comparison with a traditional diet, people who stuck to a diet of portion-controlled packaged foods lost...
Fluids may prevent constipation better than fiber
Everyone knows that getting enough fiber is a secret to staying "regular," but a large new study finds that people who got...
FDA approves Merck combination cholesterol lowering pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a Merck & Co cholesterol lowering pill that combines a generic version of...
Stopping hormone therapy may have its own risks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) -Though long-term hormone replacement therapy has serious health risks, going off the medication...
New gene therapy trials aim to mend broken hearts
British scientists are stepping up clinical tests of gene therapy in a bid to help people with advanced heart failure pump...
Second U.S. lawsuit accuses Novartis of kickbacks
The U.S. government on Friday announced its second civil fraud lawsuit against Novartis AG in four days, accusing a unit...
More evidence adding nuts is a healthy choice
People can safely add a few nuts to their diet - or replace other foods with the high-unsaturated fat, high-fiber snacks...
Gut bugs are implicated in heart attacks and stroke
Thousands of heart attack victims every year have none of the notorious risk factors before their crisis - not high cholesterol,...
Video may help terminal patients make CPR choice
Terminally ill cancer patients who watched either of two videos about the option to forego resuscitation overwhelmingly elected...
Aging U.S. to drive up heart-related health costs
The costs linked to heart failure in the United States are expected to more than double within the next two decades as the...
Celebrity chef recipes may be bad for your health
The dabs of butter and splashes of cream in recipes of celebrity chefs may be impressive on the plate, but not necessarily...
Same-day discharge after angioplasty seems safe
After angioplasty to improve blood flow to the heart, some patients may be able to go home from the hospital the same day...
Heart bypass surgery or stents? Depends on patient
The average person with multiple diseased arteries in the heart does slightly better following coronary artery bypass surgery...
Extra fiber tied to lower risk of stroke
People who get more fiber in their diet are less likely to have a stroke than those who skimp on the nutrient, according...
Commonplace causes may lead to deadly cath lab delay
Delays that are outside a hospital's control often prevent doctors from unblocking a heart attack patient's arteries right...
Pool exercise may build strength, reduce falls
Women who did a high-intensity aquatic workout for six months increased their strength and suffered fewer falls, in a new...
Raw fruit may not be linked to lower blood pressure
People who eat more raw fruits or drink juice do not necessarily have lower blood pressure, according to a new study that...
Some drinking tied to longer life post-breast cancer
Women with breast cancer who had a few alcoholic drinks per week before their diagnosis were slightly less likely to die...
People eat more unhealthy foods on days they drink
Americans tend to eat more calories and fat on the days they also have alcoholic drinks, a new study suggests. "Food choices...
Arrhythmia drug unavailable in most countries: study
An inexpensive drug that can prevent some life-threatening heart rhythm problems is unavailable in most places, according...
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