Midlife high blood pressure tied to later-life mental decline People with high blood pressure in middle age are more likely to experience cognitive decline - a common precursor of dementia – in their 70s and 80s, according to new research
Philip Seymour Hoffman: Why heroin is so deadly A heroin overdose seems to be what ended actor Philip Seymour Hoffman's life, just like the lives of many before him. Although news reports say the police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding Hoffman's death, the likely involvement of heroin brings up the question of why the substance so deadly.
Five espressos a day? EU food agency says stop there Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population, according to a European review into the safety of caffeine.
Uncommon form of heart attack likely runs in family, study finds Although oncologists increasingly distinguish breast, lung, and other cancers by their molecular drivers, cardiologists have lagged behind in efforts to do something similar for heart disease.
Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes may breathe fewer toxins Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes - even if it's only some of the time - may dramatically reduce their exposure to air pollutants including carbon monoxide and acrolein, a British study suggests.
Novartis heart failure drug provides host of benefits, study says An experimental heart failure medicine from Novartis that previously showed it reduced death and hospitalizations also curtailed worsening of symptoms, need for additional therapy and emergency room visits, adding to evidence that it will become the drug of choice once approved.
Instant noodles could hurt your heart It's convenient, cheap and best served hot, but how healthy is it? The instant noodles commonly known as ramen a staple food for college kids and other young adults, as well as people in certain cultures may increase people's risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke, new research finds
Parents honor son who died from rare heart disease with annual hockey tournament The parents of an 8-year-old Minnesota boy who died from a rare heart disease are honoring their young son’s legacy through an annual hockey tournament.
Study casts doubt on whether extra vitamin D prevents disease Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.
Knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk briefly Operations to replace a knee or a hip appear to increase heart attack risk in the short term and the risk of blood clots in the long term, according to a new study.
