Heart Blood Vessels Grown in the Lab
Could offer a future alternative to bypass surgery, researchers say
full story » A Better Blood Test for Heart Risk?
Tracking 2 proteins might be more precise than cholesterol readings, experts say
full story » U.S. Obesity Epidemic Continues to Grow
One-quarter of Americans report being obese, CDC report says
full story » Dietary Fiber Cuts Risk of Pregnancy Complication
Preeclampsia raises blood pressure, but the nutrient lowers the odds, study finds
full story » Too Much, Too Little Sleep Linked to Stroke Risk
Postmenopausal women who slept more than nine hours a night had up to 70% higher risk
full story » New Guidelines on Infant Stroke Released
Experts note symptoms and treatment of these youngest patients differ from adults
full story » Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims
full story » Low-Fat Milk OK for Some Toddlers
Pediatricians look to help those at risk of obesity or with high cholesterol
full story » Diet Plans Produce Similar Results
Study finds Mediterranean and low-carb diets work just as well as low-fat ones
full story » Many Women Struggle With Uncontrolled Blood Pressure
But medications and lifestyle changes can head off threats like heart attack and stroke
full story » Warfarin Safer Than Heparin for Some Strokes
When clot forms in heart and travels to the brain, heparin more risky, study finds
full story » Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook
full story » For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life
full story » Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women
full story » Poor Blood Sugar Control After Heart Surgery Impacts Outcomes
Even patients without diabetes face 4-fold increase in death, major complications
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