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Here's why you might want to stop drinking out of cans

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.

Scientists find key gene mutations behind inherited heart disease

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.

Heart group says e-cigarettes might help smokers quit

October 24, 2015

Heart group says e-cigarettes might help smokers quit

The American Heart Association's first policy statement on electronic cigarettes backs them as a last resort to help smokers quit. The American Cancer Society has no formal policy but quietly took a similar stance in May.

Probiotics may help control blood pressure

October 24, 2015

Probiotics may help control blood pressure

Regularly consuming probiotics, or the “good” bacteria found in yogurt, milk and cheese, may help control blood pressure, according to a new review of past studies.

Study suggests more aggressive high blood pressure treatment

October 24, 2015

Study suggests more aggressive high blood pressure treatment

A new study recommends that doctors should take a more aggressive approach to treating high blood pressure.

For black men, early household linked to blood pressure

October 24, 2015

For black men, early household linked to blood pressure

A new U.S. study offers more evidence that childhood experience may have health effects that echo into adulthood.

Turkish doctor suffers multiple heart attacks on live TV

October 24, 2015

Turkish doctor suffers multiple heart attacks on live TV

A doctor appearing on a popular Turkish TV show suffered multiple heart attacks live in front of millions of viewers, News.com.au reported.

Salty snacks tied to higher blood pressure in youths

October 24, 2015

Salty snacks tied to higher blood pressure in youths

Eating a lot of salty snacks is tied to higher blood pressure in Italian middle school students, according to a new study.

New implantable device may help lower blood pressure

October 24, 2015

New implantable device may help lower blood pressure

Researchers from Germany say they have invented an implantable device that reduces blood pressure by sending electrical impulses to the brain.

New data fuels doctors’ demands to rewrite U.S. heart guidelines

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.