October 27, 2015 Younger women may ignore heart attack signs, study finds More than 15,000 women younger than 55 die of heart disease in the United States every year, making it the leading cause of death for women in this age group.
October 26, 2015 Your blood type may put you at risk for heart disease People whose blood type is A, B or AB have an increased risk of heart disease and shorter life spans than people who have type O blood, according to a new study.
October 26, 2015 Airline seat squeeze raises health and safety concerns Airlines are packing ever more seats into economy class to protect profit margins from falling ticket prices, prompting concerns over health and safety from travelers and crew.
October 26, 2015 Teammates rally around Texas teen recovering from fifth heart surgery A Texas teen who underwent his fifth surgery to replace a heart valve was surprised by his teammates who organized a 150 person vigil outside of his window.
October 26, 2015 Females’ age during first menstrual cycle tied to heart disease risk, study finds The age at which girls start their first menstrual cycle may impact their risk of heart disease, new research has found.
October 26, 2015 Study links common heartburn drug to increased heart attack risk One in every 14 Americans uses a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)— the most common type of heartburn drug— in any given year, but new research that links them to an increased risk of heart attack has prompted scientists to re-evaluate their safety.
October 26, 2015 Lifestyle factors can halve heart failure risk after 65 Older people who walk briskly, are moderately active in their free time, drink moderately, don’t smoke and avoid obesity may be half as likely to develop heart failure as people who don't engage in these healthy habits, a new study suggests.
October 26, 2015 Acceptance of heart failure improves patients’ quality of life People who learn they have heart failure often feel emotionally devastated, but new research suggests that accepting the reality of the disease can make life easier.
October 26, 2015 Childhood secondhand smoke exposure damages arteries Exposure to second-hand smoke in childhood causes irreversible damage to children's arteries - increasing their risk of heart attacks or strokes when they grow up, according to a large international study published on Wednesday.
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.
