Health News Archives

Program Aids Hospital Compliance With Stroke Guidelines
Goal is to improve use of treatments proven to cut post-illness complications

Small Doses of Carbon Monoxide Might Help Stroke Victims
Mouse study showed it reduced brain damage after attack

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

Crowded Households Raise Women’s Heart Risk
Stress of work and taking care of family to blame, Japanese study finds

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

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

Chromosome Linked to Diabetics’ Heart Risks
Genetic variation identifies those with poor glucose control likely to have artery disease

Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says