Dead Illinois resident had bacteria linked to Wisconsin outbreak A northern Illinois resident who died after being diagnosed this year with a blood infection known as Elizabethkingia had the same strain of the bacteria linked to more than a dozen deaths in Wisconsin, health officials said on Tuesday.
Healthcare providers in cath labs may be harmed by radiation Healthcare workers in labs where patients undergo heart procedures guided by X-rays may be at higher risk for cataracts, skin lesions, bone disorders or cancer than other healthcare workers, according to a new study.
Is vegetable oil really good for you? Cooking with vegetable oil to reduce saturated fats can lower cholesterol, but it may not help curb the risk of heart disease or add years to your life, U.S. researchers say.
Doctors say aspirin lowers heart attack risk for many adults Many adults who have never had a heart attack or stroke should take aspirin every day to keep it that way, new U.S. guidelines say.
A mom's insight could lead to unlikely new heart disease treatment The unlikely use of a compound in powdered booze could ultimately help save millions of people from heart disease—and it was the mother of twin girls with a rare genetic disorder who first pitched the idea to scientists.
New implant offers hope for patients suffering heart failure A new approach in treating diastolic heart failure is offering hope to patients who have been frustrated by the lack of options.
US Hispanics have high risk of heart pumping problems Hispanic and Latino people in the U.S. have a high risk of heart pumping problems that can lead to heart failure, but most who have these disorders don't know it, a recent study suggests.
FDA approves world's smallest pacemaker that attaches directly to heart The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new pacemaker for the heart that doesn’t require the use of wires that can sometimes cause complications.
Heart trouble? Here's why you should consider taking vitamin D A new study makes the case that patients suffering from heart failure should consider taking vitamin D supplements daily.
Size vs. shape: What’s more important for heart health? When it comes to heart health, body shape matters: A new study finds that having an apple-shaped body may increase the risk for heart disease in people with diabetes
