Health News Archives

Depression’s Behavior Changes Linked to Heart Risks
But lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, can cut the odds, study says

Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest
Those who do have better survival odds, but swift action is needed

Continuous Blood Pressure Monitoring Predicts Risks
'Ambulatory' measures are better than readings in doctor's office, study says

High Blood Pressure Stalks Many Americans
Seven in 10 don't do enough to protect themselves from stroke, heart attack

Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say

EKG Not Strong Predictor of Heart Risk
Adds little to other diagnostic measures, British researchers report

Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says

Heart Failure Accounts for 37% of Medicare Spending
Patients with the condition see doctors far more frequently, study finds

Gender Matches Benefit Heart Transplants
Best results achieved with male-to-male surgeries, study finds

Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
Tests showed their carotid artery walls as thick as that of a middle-aged person