Statins can be stopped toward the end of life Taking people off cholesterol-lowering medications near the end of life is safe and may actually be beneficial, according to a new study.
U.S. clears AstraZeneca over heart drug trial The U.S. government has cleared AstraZeneca Plc over a major clinical trial used to win marketing approval for its important new heart drug Brilinta, following an investigation which had cast a shadow over its prospects
New York City to require salt warnings on restaurant menus Salty fare from sandwiches to salads will soon come with a first-of-its-kind warning label at chain restaurants in New York City.
One in 10 Stent Patients Readmitted Within a Month One out of every 10 people who get a stent inserted to open up blocked arteries ends up back in the hospital within 30 days, suggests a new study that also found the readmitted patients are more likely to die in the next year
Combination of stress and depression boosts risks for heart patients For people with heart disease, high levels of stress coupled with depression increase the risk of heart attack and death, according to a new study.
Effect of caffeine may depend on genetics, study says It seems there’s a different study published every month about the health perks and risks of consuming too many or too few cups of Joe.
Excess sugar consumption from soda, desserts leads to higher rates of cardiovascular death A new study -- the biggest of its kind -- is warning that America's love affair with sugary food and drink is also doubling our risk of a heart-related premature death.
Hospitals overestimate speed of giving clot-busting drugs Many hospitals overestimate how quickly they give stroke patients a clot-busting treatment designed to help minimize damage, a U.S. study suggests.
Cutting carbon dioxide saves 3,500 US lives a year The Obama Administration's hotly debated plan to reduce heat-trapping carbon dioxide from the nation's power plants will save about 3,500 lives a year by cutting back on other types of pollution as well, a new independent study concludes.
High blood pressure: How low should you go? People with hypertension are generally advised to lower their blood pressure to reduce their risk of having a heart attack or a stroke, but how low should they aim for? New research suggests it might not be necessary to lower the blood pressure all the way to normal levels to reduce the risk of serious problems
