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New 'Drug-Coated Balloon’ Treats Blocked Arteries
Only days after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new device to help open blocked arteries — without the need for a stent...
November 28, 2014 / 3 min read
Top 5 Exercise Excuses (Plus Solutions)
Many people who need to start a program of aerobics or strength-training, or both, just don’t get around to it. Here are the top excuses,...
November 25, 2014 / 3 min read
Smokeout: Reclaim Your Health by Quitting Now
Tobacco use is still the single-largest "preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States," says the American Cancer Society (ACS).
November 19, 2014 / 3 min read
Artificial Sweeteners: Good or Bad?
Promoted primarily as an option for weight management, these compounds provide the sweetness of sugar without the calories.
November 12, 2014 / 4 min read
Heart Health Risks Spur Stricter Rules for...
Now the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to impose stricter limitations on the testosterone drug industry at a time when such medications are...
November 10, 2014 / 2 min read
Myths About Metabolism
Metabolism ultimately comes down to a person's ability to convert food and drinks into energy, and efficiently burn calories — while the body is active...
November 6, 2014 / 4 min read
Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate: Learn the...
There are many misconceptions regarding BP and heart rate readings, primarily because the two are usually taken simultaneously by most doctors and by self-monitoring devices...
October 20, 2014 / 3 min read
Are You Fruit Smart?
Eating a couple of pieces of fruit a day could cut your risk of heart disease and stroke by up to 40 per cent, says...
October 9, 2014 / 4 min read
Good Hygiene is Best Protection Against 'Enteroviruses'
The Florida Department of Health is advising parents, childcare workers and healthcare professionals to be vigilant for respiratory illnesses, including enteroviruses and influenza (the flu).
October 8, 2014 / 2 min read
New Screening Guidelines for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Actor George C. Scott, French General Charles de Gaulle and physicist Albert Einstein – each renowned in his respective field – all taken down by...
October 7, 2014 / 2 min read