Health News Archives

Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
Increased risk of stroke a major issue in analysis of 33 research projects

Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women’s Hypertension Risk
These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

New Type of Stent Shows Promise
It recruits blood vessel cells as a kind of heart-healthy coating, experts explain

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

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

Study Sheds Light on Painkillers’ Heart Risk
Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease

Electrical Brain Stimulation May Boost Dexterity
Finding could lead to new treatments for stroke victims, study suggests

Major Illnesses in U.S. Seniors Cost $196 Billion Annually
These include lung diseases, heart disease, pneumonia and gastrointestinal woes

Key Blood Test Protein May Not Cause Heart Disease
CRP may only reflect existing cardiovascular trouble, study finds