October 28, 2015 Fewer women know heart attack risks or get ideal treatments Young women may be less aware than men of risk factors for cardiovascular disease and less likely to receive procedures needed after the deadliest type of heart attack, two U.S. studies suggest.
October 28, 2015 Patients seeking alternatives to statins may undergo rigorous vetting A powerful new class of drugs promises to change the management of heart disease for high-risk patients who struggle to get their cholesterol levels under control—a group that numbers in the millions.
October 28, 2015 Skipping blood pressure pills may raise heart failure risk Patients who frequently fail to take prescribed blood pressure-lowering medications may be more likely to wind up hospitalized for heart failure than people who only miss pills occasionally, an Italian study suggests.
October 28, 2015 New York City to require salt warnings on restaurant menus Salty fare from sandwiches to salads will soon come with a first-of-its-kind warning label at chain restaurants in New York City.
October 28, 2015 Effect of caffeine may depend on genetics, study says It seems there’s a different study published every month about the health perks and risks of consuming too many or too few cups of Joe.
October 28, 2015 High blood pressure: How low should you go? People with hypertension are generally advised to lower their blood pressure to reduce their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, but how low should they aim for? New research suggests it might not be necessary to lower the blood pressure all the way to normal levels to reduce the risk of serious problems
October 28, 2015 Sandberg’s husband may have had an arrhythmia The tech-giant husband of Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg may have had an arrhythmia before he fell off a treadmill and died, a report said.
October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Citrus fruit extract may lower cholesterol, scientists say The Ache: Common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can have unpleasant side effects, including muscle aches and weakness.
October 28, 2015 Moderate to high blood pressure at age 18 significantly increases risk for heart disease Young adults may be able to ward off cardiovascular disease later in life by paying more attention to their blood pressure levels.
