THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A widely used class of antibiotics has been linked to an increased risk of a potentially fatal blood vessel condition — even in younger, healthy people. In a study of millions of antibiotic prescriptions made in the United States, researchers found that oneContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — The news that rapper and record executive Dr. Dre is recovering from a brain aneurysm has many people wondering: What is a brain aneurysm? What can be done about it? And what are the warning signs? The explanation begins with anContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If you want to burn fat this winter, take your exercise outdoors, researchers say. A Canadian study suggests that vigorous exercise in cold weather may burn more fat than working out indoors. Regular physical activity speeds metabolism and helps regulate fat in theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Jan. 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Patients who suffer from acute heart failure may be nearly twice as likely to die if they get COVID-19, a new study finds. “Our results support prioritizing heart failure patients for COVID-19 vaccination once it is available,” said researcher Dr. Amardeep Dastidar, aContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 6, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Patti Ghezzi knows the risks posed by the pandemic. She also knows that her 14-year-old daughter thrives in the company of her friends. So Ghezzi and her family did something many other Americans have attempted: They became part of a “pod,”Continue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Replacing sugary drinks with diet versions may not be any healthier for the heart, a large, new study suggests. French researchers found that people who regularly drank artificially sweetened beverages had a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, versus people who avoidedContinue Reading
By Diane Daniel American Heart Association News FRIDAY, Oct. 23, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — When Presley LeGrande was a member of the competitive cheer team NorCal Elite All Stars in San Jose, California, one of their biggest fans was a teammate’s sister. She had her own NorCal uniformContinue Reading
THURSDAY, Oct. 22, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Homeless people are three times more likely to die after a heart attack than other patients, a new study finds. “Our study shows a dramatically higher rate of mortality after heart attacks in people experiencing homelessness compared to non-homeless patients,” said researcher Dr.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Parents are usually pleased when their newborn seems big and strong, but new research suggests that large babies may be at higher risk for the heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation later in life. Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is the most common heart rhythm disorder,Continue Reading
SATURDAY, Oct. 17, 2020 (HealthDay News) — To mark World Hypertension Day this Saturday, the American Heart Association offers advice on how to lower and control your blood pressure. High blood pressure affects nearly half of American adults, and three-quarters of those with high blood pressure don’t have it underContinue Reading