Health News Archives

Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers

Sleep Apnea Linked to Night Heart Attacks
Breathing problem often goes undetected, researcher notes

Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women

Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds

Two-Drug Treatment Didn’t Improve Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
But the case isn't closed, American cardiologists say

Low Blood Sodium Predicts Mortality in PAH Patients
Routine measurement could be a vital indicator for treating narrowing of lung arteries

Artery-Opening Method Works Well in Women
Study finds improvement for both genders over 25-year period

Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies
Survey finds less than 25% sure they could perform CPR, use automated defibrillator

Many With Heart Disease Don’t Know Signs of Heart Attack
More than half don't see themselves at any increased risk, researchers find

New Calcium Measure Better Predictor of Heart Risks
Method gauges distribution of mineral in arteries rather than amount