Doctors Turning to Cardiac Catheterization Too Quickly
Study finds only a third of those who get invasive procedure have vessel blockage
full story » High Natural Estrogen Might Raise Women's Stroke Risk
The link seemed especially strong for overweight females, study found
full story » Alternative to Statins Shows Promise
Broader study needed to check for possible long-term effects, experts say
full story » Shift Work Can Put a Crimp on Sleep
If changing jobs isn't an option, modifying behavior may help, expert says
full story » Stroke Risk Runs in the Family
Study found if parent had brain attack by 65, chances of same quadrupled for their children
full story » Bleeding Alert Sounded for Stroke Drugs
Medication combination raises risk 10-fold, small study finds
full story » Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
Study finds benefits for the mind, not just the body
full story » Sleepless Nights Plague America
People of all races say lack of shuteye affects their work, even sex lives
full story » Teamwork Unlikely to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Doctor/pharmacist collaboration made little difference in patient health, study found
full story » Study Looks At Cost-Effectiveness of ECG in Hyperactive Kids
Analysis compared three strategies for preventing sudden cardiac death from stimulant medication
full story » Blacks, Hispanics With Heart Failure Less Likely to Use Hospice
Despite increase in services, racial disparities persist, study finds
full story » Processed Meat May Harm the Heart
Salt and preservatives may be the culprits, researchers suggest
full story » Increasing Soda Consumption Fuels Rise in Diabetes, Heart Disease
Finding suggests new health policies could make a dent in the problem, researcher says
full story » Gene Variant May Help Some Overcome Adversity
It appears to disconnect the link between stress and death risk, researchers say
full story » Air Travel Could Raise Risk for Heartbeat Irregularities
Older people with heart disease most susceptible to potential problems, small study suggests
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