Study links rotating night shift work to higher risk of cardiovascular disease in women While working the night shift has been previously associated with higher risk for cardiovascular disease and cancer, a new study is also links it to a higher risk in women for all-cause and cardiovascular disease mortality, as well as lung cancer mortality.
Daily tasks predict hospitalization, death for heart failure patients Heart failure patients who struggle with daily tasks like bathing or dressing are more likely to be hospitalized and tend to die sooner than those who are more independent, according to a new study.
Study supports watch-and-wait approach for many prostate cancers In a long-term study of older men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer and followed with so-called active surveillance, less than a third of cases eventually needed treatment, according to a new study.
British biotech firm sets crowdfunding record with heart drug A British biotech company founded by a Nobel prize winner has raised what it says is a record 691,000 pounds ($1 million) via crowdfunding to help launch a stem cell-based regenerative medicine for use following heart trauma.
Man's desert sex leads to heart attack, costs him $250K A British couple's decision to make love at a Nevada hot spring has resulted in a $250,000 medical bill.
Long-term multivitamin-mineral may decrease women's risk of dying from heart disease Despite research suggesting that multivitamins do little for reasonably well-fed Americans, the question is not settled say researchers from the National Institutes of Health.
Women, blacks lose more years of life after heart attack Heart attacks seem to have a bigger effect on life expectancy for women and African Americans than for white men, a new study shows.
Your blood type may put you at risk for heart disease People whose blood type is A, B or AB have an increased risk of heart disease and shorter life spans than people who have type O blood, according to a new study.
Family of woman in need of heart and lung transplant wearing Christmas socks to spread hope The family of a 22-year-old Arizona woman born with severe heart and lung issues, and currently in need of a transplant to replace both organs, has been wearing Christmas socks to spread hope as they wait for good news.
Minnesota teen suffers cardiac arrest during routine wisdom teeth removal A Minnesota teen who went in for a routine wisdom teeth removal Tuesday unexpectedly went into cardiac arrest and has been placed on a ventilator after suffering multiple seizures.
