October 24, 2015 Europe approves Amgen's first-in-class cholesterol drug Amgen on Tuesday received European approval for its first-of-a-kind cholesterol drug that lowers levels of the artery-clogging substance more than older drugs that have been prescribed for decades.
October 24, 2015 New technology uses diamonds to remove plaque from arteries Coronary atherectomy to clear out clogged arteries has been around for more than 20 years, but the technology used to perform was complex, leading some doctors to opt for open heart surgery to remove large blockages. But new technology recently approved by the FDA is making it easier and safer for patients to undergo the procedure
October 24, 2015 Newer contraceptive pills may further raise risk of blood clots Newer versions of the Pill may raise a woman’s risk of dangerous blood clots even more than older versions, a large U.K. study suggests.
October 24, 2015 9-month-old boy brought back to life 3 times A nine-month-old boy is defying the odds after being born with half of a heart and suffering cardiac arrest three times within his first weeks of life, The Birmingham Mail reported.
October 23, 2015 Screening men with ED for heart disease could save money, lives If every man with erectile dysfunction were screened for heart disease, more than a million events like heart attack or stroke could be avoided over 20 years and more than $21 billion saved, according to a new estimate.
October 23, 2015 Saunas might be good for your health A study from Finland suggests that saunas might have health benefits – at least, for men.
October 23, 2015 Georgia boy who had open heart surgery ‘thriving’ with pacemaker Brayden Simpson is a superhero of sorts in his Atlanta-area hometown of Villa Rica, Ga.
October 23, 2015 Death in your state: Map shows most distinctive causes The most common killers in the United States are well known — heart disease and cancer.
October 21, 2015 Astronauts' hearts become spherical during prolonged trips in space, study finds When astronauts spend long periods of time in space, their hearts start to become spherical, a new study claims, adding another danger to a list of potential mishaps that could occur on a mission to Mars.
June 18, 2015 Few US stroke patients get clot-busting treatment Not all U.S. stroke patients eligible for a clot-busting treatment actually receive it - and the odds of getting this therapy may depend on where they live, a large study finds.
