Lung Cancer October 26, 2015 Air pollution linked to 7 million deaths worldwide The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that air pollution caused the deaths of 7 million people in 2012, according to BBC News.
Stroke October 26, 2015 Review examines risks, responses to in-flight medical emergencies An airplane in flight is one of the worst places to have a medical emergency, even if there's a doctor on board.
Angina October 26, 2015 Smoke from wildfires may trigger heart issues Air pollution from wildfires may trigger heart attacks, cardiac arrest or other heart disease symptoms, Australian researchers say.
Cholesterol October 25, 2015 More evidence that coffee is safe for your heart Coffee lovers, rejoice.
Rare Diseases October 24, 2015 Scientists seeking cause of mysterious heart attack plaguing young women In August 2014, Danville, Ohio, resident Mandy Holt went to an auction for a coworker, who was selling her household items.
Cholesterol October 24, 2015 Study finds potential problem in more heart valve implants Doctors have discovered a potential problem involving implanted heart valves that hundreds of thousands of people have received — they don't always open and close properly, possibly because a blood clot has formed that could raise the risk of stroke.
Cholesterol October 24, 2015 Waiting to call ambulance delays heart attack treatment Half of heart attack patients fail to immediately call an ambulance for help, delaying diagnosis and potentially worsening their survival odds, a Swedish study suggests.
Stroke October 24, 2015 Early smoke exposure tied to increased atrial fibrillation risk People exposed to secondhand smoke in the womb or as children are at an increased risk later in life for atrial fibrillation, a new study hints.
Angina November 20, 2014 Angina May Point to Underlying Heart Problems Angina affects nearly 7 million people in the United States, according to the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Angina is a condition characterized by chest pain and pressure, and it affects men and women equally. Here is a guide to understanding angina:
