As Body Weight Rises, So Do Health Costs, Study Finds
2013-12-19
Increased expenses seen even at healthy weightsContinue Reading
Americans Still Eat Too Much Salt: CDC
2013-12-19
New strategies needed to reduce risk of high blood pressure, experts sayContinue Reading
Warfarin May Up Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
2013-12-18
But the risk is temporary as blood thinner use starts, and could be overcome by other means, experts sayContinue Reading
‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows
2013-12-18
Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart diseaseContinue Reading
‘Stress Gene’ Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Death, Study Shows
2013-12-18
Duke study finds genetic variation impacts those with heart diseaseContinue Reading
New Blood Pressure Guidelines Raise the Bar for Taking Medications
2013-12-18
Expert panel says treating some earlier with drugs shows little benefit, but other groups express concernContinue Reading
Study Questions Safety of Common Anesthesia Drug
2013-12-17
Review tied etomidate to higher risk of death and heart problems compared to propofolContinue Reading
Experts: Don’t Waste Your Money on Multivitamins
2013-12-16
Three studies find the supplements don’t help extend life or ward off heart disease and memory lossContinue Reading
Common Blood Pressure Meds May Cut Risk of Early Death in Kidney Patients: Study
2013-12-16
Drugs called ACE inhibitors and ARBs may help patients avoid dialysis as well, researchers sayContinue Reading