Fake Tinder account 'Nurse Nicole' encourages men to see a doctor In order to raise awareness about men's health, two advertising interns have created a fake Tinder profile for a woman named “Nurse Nicole,” who adamantly reminds potential suitors to get examined for prostate cancer, testicular cancer, high blood pressure and more.
Moderate wine consumption may benefit kidneys New research links moderate wine consumption with a lower prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD); and, for those who already have CKD, the study indicates some wine consumption may be linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Even slightly elevated blood pressure linked to increased risk for stroke People with blood pressure that is elevated but not enough to be considered "high" are still at an increased risk for strokes, according to a new analysis of past studies.
FIFA introduces first standardized medical bag for World Cup At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil this summer, medical teams from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) will be equipped with standardized emergency medical bags for the first time since the tournament began.
Family hears son’s heart beat in Vietnam vet’s chest after life-saving transplant The family of a 21-year-old man who died in March heard his heart beating again after meeting a Vietnam veteran who received it in a life-saving transplant.
Bad Genes? Fruits, Vegetables Fight Heart Disease Risk People whose genes put them at risk for heart disease may be able to do something to combat their heredity — eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Bone marrow transplants can reverse adult sickle cell disease Bone marrow transplants can reverse severe sickle cell disease in adults, a small study by government scientists found, echoing results seen with a similar technique used in children.
Gen X and Y: Why you need to watch your cholesterol now Consider it a wake-up call for generations X and Y: You may think you are healthy, but having cholesterol levels that are even slightly high during your 30s may double your risk for heart disease later in life, new research shows.
Risk for blood clots lasts 12 weeks after pregnancy Women have a higher risk of blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and other problems for 12 weeks after childbirth - twice as long as doctors have thought, new research finds.
FDA approves Amgen's heart-failure drug Corlanor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Amgen Inc.’s heart-failure treatment Corlanor, which had been designated for priority review in August.
