Check again with your doctor about statins, experts say If you are middle-aged and have even one risk factor for cardiovascular disease, you might need statins to prevent a future stroke or heart attack, according to new recommendations from the government-backed U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Marijuana use may weaken your heart muscle Marijuana use may be linked to a weakened heart muscle, a new studyfinds
Blood pressure, cholesterol drugs fail to slow cognitive decline: study Taking medicines to lower blood pressure and cholesterol failed to prevent cognitive and functional declines in older adults with moderate risk of heart disease, according to results of a clinical trial presented on Sunday.
Pfizer's Celebrex shown to be as safe as ibuprofen or naproxen: study Pfizer Inc's Celebrex arthritis drug was shown to be at least as safe as the widely used prescription-strength versions of painkillers ibuprofen and naproxen, and does not appear to cause heart problems that spurred the withdrawal of rival Vioxx, according to a large 10-year study presented on Sunday.
It's not all in the genes: Clean living can cut heart risks Clean living can slash your risk for heart disease even if your genes are heavily stacked against you.
Insomnia, sleep apnea tied to risk of second stroke People with sleep disorders like sleep apnea, insomnia or restless leg syndrome may have a poorer recovery after a stroke and higher risk of a second stroke, according to a review of existing research.
Blood pressure spike around doctors might point to heart problem Some older people who get what's known as white coat hypertension - a spike in blood pressure at the doctors' office - may have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, a study suggests.
Raiders fan with life-threatening heart issues named honorary captain A boy battling heart problems got the chance to live a dream on Sunday, acting as the honorary captain of the Oakland Raiders.
Smoking hookah at home pollutes indoor air more than cigarettes People smoking hookah in their homes generate carbon monoxide, a toxic gas, and tiny pollution particles known as PM 2.5 at levels at least double those produced by cigarettes, according to a recent study in Dubai.
Childhood cancer survivors have lasting health problems even with newer treatments Despite advances that have made treatments safer and more effective, childhood cancer survivors don't appear to have experienced gains in long-term health outcomes, a new study suggests.
