Heart Health - Page 149

Arizona teen dies of heart attack in Mexico after consuming energy drinks

An Arizona teen has died after suffering an apparent heart attack while vacationing in Mexico – and her parents say energy drinks are to blame.

Firstborns may have higher heart disease, diabetes risks

Firstborns may be at higher risk for heart disease and diabetes than their later-born counterparts, new findings suggest.

Could your neighbors kill you?

If the people who live on either side of your house make your blood boil, you might want to seriously consider moving: Friendly neighbors may lower your risk of heart attack, a recent study finds.

Quieting down might save billions in heart disease costs

In the loudest parts of the U.S., reducing hazardous noise levels - a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease - could save more than $3 billion annually, according to a new economic assessment.

6 lifestyle factors may predict young women’s heart disease risk, study says

A 20-year study of nearly 70,000 women suggests that lifestyle factors impact heart attack risk in early adulthood.

More Evidence Air Pollution May Trigger Heart Attacks

Day-to-day spikes in air pollution seem to be followed by an uptick in hospital admissions for heart attacks, a new study in Italy finds

New Effort to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks and Strokes

Health officials are trying to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in the next five years

Weight-loss surgery may not increase health costs for diabetes

Weight loss surgery may be a cost-effective way of lowering blood sugar for many diabetics, not just those who are severely obese, a Swedish study suggests.

Childlessness May Increase Men's Heart Disease Risk

Men who don't have children may be at increased risk of dying from heart disease, a new study says

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.