World’s Tiniest Pacemaker Seems Safe, Effective in Trial
2015-05-15
Device is 93 percent smaller than prior pacemakers that are implanted through a veinContinue Reading
Too Much, Too Little Sleep May Up Stroke Risk for Those With High Blood Pressure
2015-05-15
Researchers find odds about 80 percent higher among people with insufficient shuteyeContinue Reading
Even Elite Athletes May Have Heart Abnormalities
2015-05-15
Study of Olympic prospects finds ‘large prevalence’ of defectsContinue Reading
Botox: An Rx for Irregular Heartbeat After Cardiac Surgery?
2015-05-14
Preliminary trial found the drug effective against potentially fatal atrial fibrillationContinue Reading
Health Tip: Cutting Down on Cholesterol in Kids’ Diets
2015-05-14
Watch fat content, too
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Hand-Grip Strength May Provide Clues to Heart Health
2015-05-13
Researchers found decrease was linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke and premature deathContinue Reading
Even Treated Depression May Raise Stroke Risk
2015-05-13
Odds of a brain attack remained elevated after mental health symptoms improved, study findsContinue Reading
Even Treated Depression May Raise Stroke Risk
2015-05-13
Odds of a brain attack remained elevated after mental health symptoms improved, study findsContinue Reading
Quitting Smoking Improves Angioplasty Outcome, Study Finds
2015-05-12
Patients report less chest pain, better quality of life after heart procedureContinue Reading
Immune System Genes May Change With the Seasons: Study
2015-05-12
Altered activity could explain why some diseases are worse in some months than others, researchers sayContinue Reading