Health News Archives

Stress Triggers Heart-Damaging Behavior
Study found the dynamic raised cardiovascular risks by 50%

Deaths From Heart Disease, Stroke Down 30%
Medical advances, not lifestyle changes, are source of the improvement, AHA says

Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation
Finding challenges idea that the heart rhythm disorder is an electrical problem

Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes
And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says

Robotic Device Could Help Stroke Patients
Through exercise, it seems to boost activity in a key region of the brain

High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods
Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says

Heavy Traffic Can Be Heartbreaking
Exposure to air pollution is linked to hardening of the arteries

Anesthesia Type Won’t Influence Neck Artery Surgery Outcomes
Study may settle debate on safety of general vs. local delivery

Ultrasound Can Help Break Up DVTs
Adding it to clot-busting drug eased the blockages, study found

Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
'Ambulatory' measures are better than readings in doctor's office, study says