May 12, 2016 Rise in heat waves tied to kidney disease 'epidemics' An increase in heat waves worldwide linked to climate change may be behind epidemics of kidney disease detected in workers who are increasingly exposed to heat and dehydration, according to a research review.
April 25, 2016 Sedentary time tied to coronary artery calcium One reason being sedentary is so bad for health may be that it promotes "hardening" of the arteries with calcified deposits, a new U.S. study suggests.
April 19, 2016 Healthy diet may cut blood pressure risk after pregnancy-related diabetes Diabetes during pregnancy, known as gestational diabetes, raises a woman's risk of high blood pressure years later, but eating healthy may bring that risk back down, according to a new study.
April 7, 2016 US Hispanics have high risk of heart pumping problems Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. have a high risk of heart pumping problems that can lead to heart failure, but most who have these disorders don't know it, a recent study suggests.
April 4, 2016 Statin, blood pressure drug slash health risk in those with hypertension Patients with high blood pressure and moderate risk of heart disease slashed their long-term risk of heart attack and stroke 40 percent by taking a blood pressure medication as well as a statin cholesterol fighter, according to a large global study that could change medical practice.
March 31, 2016 Even when women aren't obese, PCOS can mean pregnancy problems Women who suffer from a leading cause of infertility that can be made worse by obesity may not be able to escape pregnancy problems just by maintaining a normal weight, a recent study suggests.
March 30, 2016 Early age of type 2 diabetes diagnosis tied to poorer health Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at a young age comes with more serious complications and higher rates of death than being diagnosed later in life, according to a new analysis.
March 29, 2016 Mediterranean diet tied to lower hip fracture risk Women who maintain an overall healthy diet may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of hip fractures later in life, according to a new U.S. study.
March 25, 2016 Many patients with high stroke risk don't get needed blood thinners Patients who have a heart rhythm disorder that can come with a high risk of stroke often don't receive blood-thinning medications that can make this complication less likely, a U.S. study suggests.
March 24, 2016 Vets with PTSD may also face greater risk of heart attacks and strokes Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may also have damaged blood vessels that increase their risk for heart attacks and strokes, a U.S. study suggests.
