October 25, 2015 Psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis linked to heart risk Several conditions that stem from a malfunctioning immune system – psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis – may create a higher than average risk for heart-related problems and death, a new study finds.
October 25, 2015 26-year-old's heart attack linked to energy drink A healthy 26-year-old man in Texas who suffered a heart attack might be able to blame his condition on his daily habit of drinking energy drinks, according to a new report of the case.
October 25, 2015 15 years after smokers quit, heart failure risk may fall to normal For most former smokers who quit at least 15 years ago, the risks of heart failure and death are the same as those of someone who never smoked, according to a new U.S. study.
October 25, 2015 1 in 3 US adults have risk factors for stroke, heart disease About a third of U.S. adults have a collection of risk factors that increases their risk of heart disease and strokes, according to new research.
October 25, 2015 Midlife high blood pressure tied to later-life mental decline People with high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to experience cognitive decline - a common precursor of dementia – in their 70s and 80s, according to new research
October 25, 2015 Five espressos a day? EU food agency says stop there Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population, according to a European review into the safety of caffeine.
October 24, 2015 Novartis heart failure drug provides host of benefits, study says An experimental heart failure medicine from Novartis that previously showed it reduced death and hospitalizations also curtailed worsening of symptoms, need for additional therapy and emergency room visits, adding to evidence that it will become the drug of choice once approved.
October 24, 2015 Smoking causes 14 million medical conditions in US yearly, study finds Smoking is to blame for about 14 million major medical conditions among American adults yearly, a new study shows.
October 24, 2015 Here's why you might want to stop drinking out of cans Might want to make your next six-pack glass bottles.
October 24, 2015 Scientists find key gene mutations behind inherited heart disease Scientists have identified the crucial genetic mutations that cause a common heart condition called dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), paving the way for more accurate diagnosis and screening of high-risk patients.
