US panel says not enough evidence to support lipid screenings for kids A U.S. government-backed panel says there is not enough evidence to say all children should have blood tests to check for high levels of fat-like substances known as lipids.
Researchers identify amount of exercise needed to lower risk of 5 diseases Doctors often tout how exercise can help ward off disease, but previous research hasn’t concluded just how much physical activity is needed to reap those benefits.
Smoking raises brain-lining hemorrhage risk more for women Smokers, especially female smokers, have a higher risk of subarachnoid hemorrhage - bleeding inside the lining of the brain - compared with nonsmokers, according to a new study.
Women with common ovary problem may not get recommended tests Women with a common ovary problem should be screened for blood sugar and cholesterol problems, but a new survey of obstetricians and gynecologists found few were ordering those tests.
Stroke, heart attack risk factors more severe in women before menopause, study suggests Women may be at greater risk for stroke, heart disease and diabetes during perimenopause, the years leading up to menopause, suggests a study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Remote heart monitoring can help detect emergencies Instead of having heart monitors with noisy alarms near patients' beds in the hospital, it might be better to have off-site technicians do the heart monitoring remotely, a recent study suggests.
Regional coordination cuts time to heart attack treatment By coordinating emergency resources, an experimental U.S. program got more heart attack patients treated promptly, researchers say.
Omega-3 fatty acids may aid heart attack healing Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help the heart heal itself after a heart attack, according to a new study High doses, derived from fish oil and taken daily for six months after a heart attack, helped reduce scarring in the heart muscle and increase its ability to pump blood, researchers found.
Plant protein may help offset unhealthy habits People who eat more protein from plants and less from animals may live longer even when they have unhealthy habits like heavy drinking or smoking, a large U.S. study suggests.
'Herbal Viagra' and 14 other supplements may increase disease risk Some supplements currently available on store shelves may increase the risk of cancer, cardiac arrest and organ damage, an investigation by Consumer Reports reveals.
