Cholesterol 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.
Children's Health 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.
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.
Circulation Issues October 26, 2015 American Heart Association calls for focus on social factors The American Heart Association said today that more attention needs to be paid to the social factors that influence heart health, such as race, education, and address.
Circulation Issues October 26, 2015 US startups get OK for smartphone-based heart tracking For a growing U.S. aging population, tracking heart health via a smartphone can mean the difference between life and death
Circulation Issues October 26, 2015 Billie Jean King talks AFib and stroke risk For decades, Billie Jean King has broken barriers, fighting for gender equality on the tennis court and becoming a hero to the LGBT community. The 39-time Grand Slam title winner— she has a record 20 championships at Wimbledon— now has a new fight. King teamed up with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to raise awareness about the risk of stroke for those who have atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Circulation Issues October 26, 2015 Mom who suffered 29 heart attacks in 24 hours now training for fitness competition A British mother of three who once suffered 29 heart attacks in 24 hours is now channeling her energy into fitness, and is looking forward to participating in the Miss Galaxy Universe fitness competition.
Cholesterol October 26, 2015 Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.
PAIN MANAGEMENT October 26, 2015 Harold Ramis' condition: What is vasculitis? Harold Ramis, the man behind numerous blockbuster films such as Ghostbusters and Groundhog’s Day, passed away at the age of 69 from complications relating to vasculitis. Vasculitis is a blanket term for a diverse group of disorders that all share one common trait: inflammation of the blood vessels.
Cholesterol October 25, 2015 How much do chronic diseases cost in the US? The most expensive health condition in the United States is cardiovascular disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Cholesterol October 25, 2015 Feeling grateful may improve health for heart failure patients Feeling grateful may help heart failure patients heal both physically and emotionally, say U.S. researchers.
