Cholesterol October 24, 2015 New data fuels doctors’ demands to rewrite U.S. heart guidelines Controversial heart disease prevention guidelines that abandoned specific targets for reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol are under fresh assault after a major study highlighted the benefits of taking LDL to very low levels.
HEART HEALTH October 24, 2015 ‘The next Anna Kournikova,’ 23, dies of heart failure at tennis practice A 23-year-old Russian tennis player who was hailed as the next Anna Kournikova dropped dead during a training session as a result of heart failure, a report said Wednesday.
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 Secondhand marijuana smoke may harm blood vessel function as much as cigarette smoke Secondhand marijuana smoke may pose a similar health risk to that of tobacco, suggests new research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014 in Chicago.
Nutrition October 24, 2015 Peanuts may lower risk of death from heart disease Peanuts may reduce the risk of death from heart disease, a large study found, suggesting that the health benefits of this low-cost nut may be similar to pricier options like almonds and pistachios.
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.
Women's Health October 24, 2015 After heart attack, women more stressed than men Young women report more stress than men soon after a heart attack, which may explain their worse recovery, according to a new study.
Cholesterol October 24, 2015 Bystander CPR may help cardiac arrest survivors return to work In a study from Denmark, victims of cardiac arrest who got cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from a bystander were more likely to eventually return to work.
Cholesterol October 24, 2015 3 to 5 cups of coffee per day may lower heart attack risk Good news for people who drink coffee every day: Consuming a moderate amount of coffee could lower the risk of clogged arteries that can lead to a heart attack, a new study finds.
Cholesterol October 24, 2015 Merck's Zetia cuts heart attack, stroke risk in long-awaited study After years of uncertainty, a nearly decade-long study showed that Merck & Co's cholesterol drug Zetia lowered the risk of heart attacks and strokes in high-risk heart patients when used with an effective statin.
Cholesterol October 24, 2015 LGBT health concerns need special attention, experts say Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities have their own specific needs when it comes to health and medicine, according to experts.
