Hospitalizations for heart failure spike after major holidays The number of people admitted to hospitals for heart failure drops on major holidays but then climbs in the days that follow, a new study suggests.
Single motherhood tied to slightly raised heart disease risk Working single mothers may have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke than their married peers, a study suggests.
7 foods and drinks that are bad for your blood pressure In the United States, nearly one out of every three adults has high blood pressure.
Sleep apnea tied to heart risk even after arteries are cleared For people who have had a procedure to open blocked heart arteries, untreated sleep-breathing problems like snoring or apnea may raise the risk of a future heart attack or stroke, researchers say.
With diabetes, losing weight lowers heart risks, even if you regain it A large weight loss, even if regained, may help overweight people with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control and cholesterol and lower high blood pressure long-term, a new study suggests.
Grandfather and grandson photographed with matching heart surgery scars A photograph of a grandfather holding his infant grandson while baring their open heart surgery scars is touching hearts, as one life begins and one nears its end.
Whole grain intake tied to longer, healthier life People who eat lots of whole grains are less likely than others to die of cardiovascular disease or cancer during long periods of follow-up, according to a new analysis of previous studies.
Marriage quality has differing effects on diabetes risks for men and women Marriage has been linked to health benefits, especially happy marriage, but when it comes to developing or controlling type 2 diabetes, marriage quality seems to have opposite effects on men and women, according to a U.S. study.
Mesoblast regains full rights to stem cell heart failure treatment Mesoblast Ltd on Monday said it had regained full rights to its experimental stem cell therapy for advanced chronic heart failure, which is currently in late stage testing, from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries.
Prescription habits predict compliance with breast cancer pills The likelihood that a woman will take pills to keep her breast cancer from coming back is higher if she tended to consistently take medications as directed in the past, a new study found.
