Obese seniors live more of their golden years with heart disease - Seniors who are obese may live just as long as their thinner peers, but they are more likely to develop heart disease and to get it slightly earlier in life, a Dutch study finds.
Women less likely to get life-saving cardiac arrest treatments Women in cardiac arrest in the U.S. are less likely than men to receive life-saving treatments, and less likely to survive, a study found.
FDA approves Abiomed's device to treat cardiac shocks The U.S Food and Drug Administration approved Abiomed Inc's heart pump to treat patients who suffer cardiac shock after heart attack or heart surgery, sending its shares up about 4 percent in extended trading.
Excess blood triglycerides tied to fracture risk in middle aged women Women around the age of menopause with elevated blood fats known as triglycerides may also have elevated risk of breaking a bone, a U.S. study suggests.
Does heart disease mean a less active sex life? Middle-aged adults with recently diagnosed heart disease may be less sexually active than their healthier peers, a recent U.K. study suggests.
Nixing routine blood test may increase heart donor eligibility Eliminating a possibly unnecessary blood test used to determine eligibility of a donor heart for transplant may shorten lists for heart failure patients awaiting a transplant, suggests a study released this week by the American Heart Association.
Americans drinking less soda, eating more whole grains and nuts Americans are adding more whole grains, nuts and seeds to their diets and cutting back on sodas and sugary drinks, a U.S. study suggests.
Study links drinking alcohol with heart-rhythm disorder A study comparing hospital admissions in “wet” versus “dry” counties in Texas offers a surprising new perspective on how alcohol consumption may affect the health of your heart.
Many patients at risk for stroke get wrong medicine Reuters Health - More than a third of patients with a heart rhythm problem that can cause a stroke are incorrectly given aspirin instead of the blood-thinning medications they need to make this complication less likely, a U.S. study suggests.
Experts list proven benefits of exercise for postmenopausal women - Following an exercise program during and after menopause can both reduce menopausal symptoms and preserve heart, muscle, bone and brain health, according to a panel of experts in Spain.
