Health News Archives

After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend

Retired NFL Players Don’t Face Greater Heart Risk
Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says

Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
Study finds it leads to improved blood flow

Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds

Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds

Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows

Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
Taken less than 5 days before operation leads to more bleeding, longer hospital stay, study finds

Aspirin Doesn’t Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
Study found some low-risk patients can wait for tests

MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
Study found they could cause interference when placed too closely to pacemakers, ICDs