Alzheimers August 17 High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease could go hand in hand, study finds People with untreated high blood pressure have shown an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. The study author explains why treating high blood pressure is a "crucial factor" in reducing dementia risk.
VIDEO March 13, 2024 Identical twins with Marfan syndrome receive matching heart surgeries Pablo and Julio Delcid, twin brothers from New Jersey, share their experience after going for surgery at the same time. Dr. Benjamin Van Boxtel, heart surgeon at Morristown Medical Center, discusses details.
VIDEO December 23, 2022 Dr. Marc Siegel urges adults with low activity rates ‘not to shovel snow’ Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains why heart attack deaths tend to spike during the holidays on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
Holiday February 14, 2020 Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.
VIDEO December 14, 2018 Why do we say “God Bless You,” when we sneeze? Why do we use the term, “God bless you,” when we hear someone sneeze?
Circulation Issues December 12, 2018 This woman almost died from a blood clot at 38 An undiagnosed genetic mutation combined with birth control pills created the perfect storm for a limb-threatening deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
VIDEO February 14, 2018 Broken heart syndrome: Could it happen to you? Can you die of a broken heart?
Circulation Issues November 20, 2017 These 8 groups of people are more prone to blood clots Find out if you're at risk for a dangerous—or even deadly—blood clot.
High Blood Pressure January 25, 2017 Hidden heart risks? Masked hypertension may affect 17 million Nearly one in eight Americans who think that they have normal blood pressure may have a type of high blood pressure that doesn't show up at the doctor's office, a new study finds.
Drug and Substance Abuse August 19, 2016 Doctors express concern over synthetic drug that can induce ‘excited delirium’ New designer drugs, made to bypass standing legislation that outlaw their original forms, are hitting the market, raising concern among U.S. physicians.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 FDA panel backs Daiichi's blood thinner A panel of advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted 9-1 in favor of approving Japanese drugmaker Daiichi Sankyo Co's blood thinner for use in some patients with atrial fibrillation.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Institutions aim to improve survival rates for in-hospital heart attack patients A hospital is a bad place to have a heart attack.
Medications October 28, 2015 Taking NSAIDs with fibrillation meds boosts risk of bleeding People who take blood thinners for atrial fibrillation and also use common painkillers, even briefly, are more likely to suffer serious bleeding, according to a new study.
Medications October 28, 2015 Patients seeking alternatives to statins may undergo rigorous vetting A powerful new class of drugs promises to change the management of heart disease for high-risk patients who struggle to get their cholesterol levels under control—a group that numbers in the millions.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 Carmat fits 2nd patient with artificial heart French company Carmat confirmed on Monday that it had fitted a second patient with one of its artificial hearts and would continue its clinical trials on two more patients.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 U.S. clears AstraZeneca over heart drug trial The U.S. government has cleared AstraZeneca Plc over a major clinical trial used to win marketing approval for its important new heart drug Brilinta, following an investigation which had cast a shadow over its prospects
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Sandberg’s husband may have had an arrhythmia The tech-giant husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg may have had an arrhythmia before he fell off a treadmill and died, a report said.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Citrus fruit extract may lower cholesterol, scientists say The Ache: Common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can have unpleasant side effects, including muscle aches and weakness.
Health Care October 28, 2015 Hospital websites often understate risks of new valve replacement U.S. hospitals that offer information about a common heart valve replacement procedure often explain the benefits but rarely mention the risks - including doubled risk of stroke - according to a new study.
Nutrition October 28, 2015 Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of artery disease People who eat a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil or nuts may reduce their likelihood of developing clogged leg arteries, according to new research from Spain.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 Short walks may reverse damage from prolonged sitting, study says A new study has found that taking a 5-minute walk for each hour you sit could reverse the damage to leg arteries and reduce the risk for heart disease.
Depression October 28, 2015 Stable childhood may lead to healthy adult heart In Finland, kids who have a “stable, healthy” childhood grow up to have better heart health as adults.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Statins can be stopped toward the end of life Taking people off cholesterol-lowering medications near the end of life is safe and may actually be beneficial, according to a new study.
Medications October 28, 2015 New heart drug guidelines efficient and cost effective New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies.
DIGESTIVE HEALTH October 28, 2015 Gut bacteria from high-fat animal products may cause kidney failure, study finds A digestion byproduct derived from high-fat animal products and previously found to increase the risk of heart disease has now also been linked to chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published Thursday in the journal Circulation.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 Study finds stored blood loses functionality with age Researchers have found that even stored human blood is not immune to the effects of ageing.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Women more likely than men to have anxiety, depression after heart attack Heart attacks can impact women’s mental health more severely than men’s, suggests a new study from Lithuania.
Circulation Issues October 28, 2015 Man’s heart damaged after swallowing razor blade lodged in bread A Turkish man is in critical condition after biting into a loaf of bread that contained a razor blade, Central European News (CEN) reported.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 No problem with artificial heart fundamentals despite death, manufacturer says The artificial heart fitted in a patient who died on Saturday malfunctioned due to a fault with the controls of its motor, but an initial analysis indicates there are no fundamental problems with the device, its manufacturer Carmat said in a statement.
Cholesterol October 28, 2015 Surgeon who helped pioneer key CPR technique dies at 87 Dr. James Jude, one of the experts credited with pioneering life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, has died. He was 87.
