Michael Bloomberg named World Health Organization ambassador The World Health Organization has appointed billionaire philanthropist and former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg as a global ambassador to help spur governments and donors to tackle prevalent diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart and lung disease.
Investigators link 15 heart infections with New Jersey dentist A New Jersey dentist whose practice has been linked to 15 bacterial heart infections, including one death, continues to perform oral surgeries, Patch.com
Giant heart: Unusual condition means heart is 80 percent of man's chest A 57-year-old man who went to the emergency room for swelling of his extremities learned that his symptoms had an unusual cause: a massively enlarged chamber of his heart, according to a brief report his case.
Heart groups suggests people get up every now and then People should get about 30 minutes of exercise each day to counteract the potentially harmful effects of being inactive for too long, according to a new statement from a leading U.S. heart group.
Lack of stores with fresh foods linked to signs of early heart disease Living in poor neighborhoods has been linked to increased heart risk, and a new U.S. study suggests the lack of access to fresh, healthy foods may be to blame.
Cup of coffee a day keeps the heart doctor away, study finds Heart-attack patients who drink one or two cups of coffee a day are 20 percent less likely to die prematurely from heart damage compared to java teetotalers, a new study finds.
Risk of diabetes and heart disease may spike before menopause Women may be at greater risk for developing diabetes, heart disease and stroke in the years before menopause, rather than afterward, a U.S. study suggests.
Many children's heart health not up to standards Babies are generally born with healthy hearts that should be cared for during childhood to ensure good health later in life, according to the American Heart Association.
Secondhand marijuana smoke may be more harmful than that from tobacco Exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke may impair cardiovascular function as much as exposure to tobacco smoke, new research suggests.
Soy supplements may be good for women with PCOS Women with a common hormone disorder known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may have a lower risk of diabetes and heart disease when they take soy supplements, a small study suggests.
