Some Doctors Challenge New Statin Guidelines
2013-11-18
They say too many people would get the cholesterol-lowering drugs; heart groups defend the recommendationsContinue Reading
Hospitalization Rates Soar for Irregular Heartbeat, Study Finds
2013-11-18
Atrial fibrillation can lead to dangerous heart complicationsContinue Reading
Could Elite Athletes Have Lower Risk for Diabetes?
2013-11-18
Small study of Finnish men found protective effect, especially with endurance sportsContinue Reading
Program Helps Heart Patients Stick With Meds After Leaving Hospital
2013-11-18
Study found more took their pills as directed if they got personal attention from a pharmacist, remindersContinue Reading
Timely Surgery Tied to Better Outcomes After Hip Fracture
2013-11-18
Small study looked at death rates, major complicationsContinue Reading
Antidote Might Reverse Complication From Blood Thinner Pradaxa
2013-11-18
In early tests, new drug allowed blood to clot again with no apparent side effectsContinue Reading
Eyes Might Be Window Into Common Heart Disorder
2013-11-18
Damage to blood vessels of the retinas and kidneys tied to higher risk for atrial fibrillation, study foundContinue Reading
Health Highlights: Nov. 18, 2013
2013-11-18
Obama Nominates Health Care Law Supporter To Be Surgeon General
New Drug for Rare Blood Cancer Approved by FDA
New Push by Doctors to Limit Antibiotic Use in Kids
2013-11-18
Many upper respiratory infections, such as mild strep throat, don’t require the drugs, report saysContinue Reading
College Students Feel Pull of Cigarette Ads, Study Finds
2013-11-18
A single pro-smoking message can have a week-long effect, researchers sayContinue Reading