Distress and depression with type 2 diabetes tied to skipping meds People with type 2 diabetes who also have symptoms of distress or depression are more likely than others to miss or skip their diabetes medications, according to a recent study.
Heart attacks are linked to patients' activity level, emotional state A large global study of more than 12,000 first-time heart-attack patients found a strong link between the attack and what the patients were doing and feeling in the hour preceding the event.
St. Jude halts certain pacemaker implants over data issue Medical device maker St. Jude Medical Inc said on Friday it has paused implanting of one of its cardiac pacemakers due to problems with electronic data reporting.
Men's resting heart rates may be linked with their mental health Young men with elevated heart rates and high blood pressure may have an increased risk of developing certain mental health disorders later in life, a new study from Sweden finds
Patient values may not always align with choices for end-of-life care Patients and families state that they value comfort, having time with family and death not being prolonged, but these values often don't align with the treatment they expect at the end of life, according to a new Canadian study.
Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on.
Heart-healthy cities: These spots have the least heart attacks Communities in the U.S. range widely in the percentage of residents who've had heart attacks, a new report shows.
Bypass surgery may be better than stents for patients who skip meds For heart disease patients who adhere to optimal medical therapy, outcomes of coronary bypass graft surgery (CABG) and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) may not differ, a new study finds.
Physical strain, emotional upset can trigger heart attack Intense physical exertion or extreme emotional upset can each trigger a heart attack, and the risk may be highest if the two are combined, according to a new study.
Hired experts support claims St. Jude heart devices can be hacked Short-selling firm Muddy Waters said in a legal brief filed on Monday that outside cyber security experts it hired have validated its claim that St. Jude Medical Inc cardiac implants are vulnerable to potentially life-threatening cyber attacks.
