Health News Archives

Defect in Gene Tied to Atrial Fibrillation
Finding challenges idea that the heart rhythm disorder is an electrical problem

Fast Heart Rate Warns of Obesity, Diabetes
And those conditions take toll on the heart, study says

Multiple ICD Replacements Can Predict Complications
Those with history of repeat surgeries likely to face infection, bleeding, study finds

Women’s Death Rate Higher From Severe Heart Attack
Undertreatment at the hospital may be a contributing cause, study suggests

Lung Disease Tied to Increased Risk for Cardiac Events
IPF patients 3 times more likely to suffer heart problems, study says

Binge Drinking Clogs Arteries With Plaque
Immune cells stick inside blood vessels causing inflammation, blockage, study finds

Depression Linked to Increase in Abdominal Fat
Dutch researchers made the connection after studying adults ages 70 to 79

Light Drinking Poses No Heart Risk for Women
But more than two glasses a day linked to atrial fibrillation, study finds

High Salt Levels Common in Many Foods
Cereals, licorice, pancakes, among other products, home to sodium, study says

Rapid Response Teams Don’t Cut Hospital Heart Attacks, Death Rates
Money may be better spent in other areas, experts say