Study Spots Cause of Global Outbreak of Infections Tied to Heart Surgeries
2017-07-13
Bacteria traced to heating-cooling units used on operating rooms caused cases in multiple countriesContinue Reading
Viagra Might Make for a Safer, More Effective Stent
2017-07-11
In animal study, coating the artery-opening devices with the drug kept vessels clear longerContinue Reading
Fewer Heart Failure Patients Dying of Cardiac Arrest
2017-07-06
Researchers chock it up to better meds, as patients live longer and betterContinue Reading
Is Shingles Tied to Heart, Stroke Risk?
2017-07-05
More research is needed, but doctors should warn patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
Persistent Stress May Hasten Death in Heart Patients
2017-06-27
Doctors should assess mental health at routine cardiac visits, study authors sayContinue Reading
Boozing Can Age You Right Down to Your Cells
2017-06-26
DNA studies reveal alcoholics have shorter telomeres, key markers of aging and overall healthContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke Still Plagues Some Cancer Survivors
2017-06-22
Study found they face health risks from continued exposureContinue Reading
Big Gap in Cancer Deaths Between Rich, Poor Countries
2017-06-22
Poorer nations need greater access to effective health care and prevention programs, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cocaine, Other Drugs Detected in Carrie Fisher’s System After Her Death
2017-06-20
Actress died in December after cardiac arrest; experts say drug abuse can weaken the heartContinue Reading
Americans Want to Be Fit, But Most Don’t Put in the Effort
2017-06-20
Survey finds three-quarters think appearance is ‘very important,’ yet only 31 percent work out regularlyContinue Reading