Health News Archives

Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe
Differences were found between and within countries, researcher notes

Diesel Exhaust Increases Clot Formation
2 hours after exposure to fumes, volunteers' blood platelets thickened, study found

Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
Study says doctors overestimated in-hospital mortality by 51%

Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S.
But most people surveyed know to call 911 when one happens, CDC says

CPR, Defibrillator Combo Boosts Cardiac Incident Survival
Making more AEDs available in communities could save hundreds of lives, study finds

Giving CPR Kits to Kids Nudges Parents to Learn
Danish study found seventh graders trained an average of 2.5 friends, family members

Embryonic Human Stem Cells May Help Repair Heart Muscle, Lab Study Shows
Problems with cell survival, functioning may have been solved in rat experiments

Heart Attacks a ’Wake-Up’ Call for Hispanics: Survey
Poll finds too few are taking steps to prevent future illness

Cardiac Risk Greatest While Firefighters Fighting Flames
Study found they're most likely to die while responding to emergencies

High-Tech CT Scans Speed Diagnosis of Chest Pain
Time and money was saved in 75% of ER cases, study finds