More Americans Getting High Blood Pressure Under Control: CDC
2014-02-12
Almost two-thirds of those enrolled in health plans have been properly treated, but more must be doneContinue Reading
Infection-Triggered Strokes Deadlier for Blacks, Study Finds
2014-02-12
Further investigation needed to understand this racial disparity, researchers sayContinue Reading
Could the Weather Affect Your Stroke Risk?
2014-02-12
Study suggests stroke hospitalizations and death rates tied to changes in temperature and humidityContinue Reading
Infections Like Colds, Chickenpox Tied to Some Stroke Risk in Kids
2014-02-12
The brain attacks are rare in children, experts note, and study found vaccines may offer some protectionContinue Reading
Survey Finds Most Americans Misinformed About Heart Disease
2014-02-11
Many are not taking steps to change their lifestyle and protect their heartContinue Reading
FDA Panel Sees No Heart-Safety Advantage With Naproxen
2014-02-11
Some studies had suggested naproxen (Aleve) might pose less of a threat than other painkillersContinue Reading
FDA to Investigate Diabetes Drug Saxagliptin for Possible Heart Failure Risk
2014-02-11
Marketed as Onglyza and Kombiglyze XR, drug appears to have no effect on heart attack or stroke riskContinue Reading
Early Treatment for Depression May Be Good for the Heart
2014-02-11
Study found those getting medication/therapy were half as likely to develop cardiovascular trouble
Low-Dose Statins Good Option for Some Heart Patients: Study
2014-02-10
When combined with other cholesterol-lowering treatments, they could be as good as high-dose statins aloneContinue Reading
Fewer Heart Patients Now Dying From Heart Disease, Study Shows
2014-02-10
Better surgical techniques, greater use of heart meds behind trend, researchers reportContinue Reading