February 24, 2020 by John Fernandez
Heart Valve Disease: Minimally Invasive Advances...
When it operates normally, the heart is a remarkably efficient organ, with...
Roundup: Rise of E-Cigarette Use Among Youth...
Actions should be taken by public officials and others to "protect the health of our nation’s young people," according to a report issued Thursday by...
December 9, 2016 / 4 min read
Cholesterol-Fighting Statins: New U.S. Guidelines for Those...
More people over the age of 40 should be screened for cholesterol-busting statin drugs regardless of whether they have a history of cardiovascular disease, according...
November 16, 2016 / 3 min read
Tips for Stress Relief (Post-Election)
Carrying stress with you has more of a negative effect on your health than you may realize.
November 8, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Tax Sugary Drinks Globally to Fight...
A 20 percent increase in the retail price of sugary drinks could lead to a 20 percent reduction in consumption of these drinks, the WHO...
October 14, 2016 / 4 min read
Women and Optimism: Can a Healthy Outlook...
One U.S. study found that “optimists were less likely than pessimists to develop coronary heart disease and less likely to die of any cause over...
September 27, 2016 / 2 min read
Hearty Savings: Exercise Can Reduce Your Healthcare...
Regularly exercising at moderate levels – the minimum recommended by the American Heart Association -- can add up to a savings of $2,500 a year...
September 13, 2016 / 2 min read
Roundup: Thyroid Problems Linked to Higher Risk...
Researchers had already established that thyroid problems caused by an imbalance of hormones are associated with subsequent heart problems, from an irregular heartbeat to cardiovascular...
September 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: High Exercise Level Reduces Risk of...
Researchers analyzed 174 studies published between 1980 and 2016 to determine the effect of exercise on five diseases: breast cancer, colon cancer, diabetes, heart disease...
August 12, 2016 / 3 min read
Baby Boomers Most at Risk for Hepatitis...
Despite breakthrough drugs that changed the prognosis for patients with hepatitis C over the last decade, disease-related deaths remain at an all-time high, according to...
August 9, 2016 / 3 min read
Roundup: Some Dietary Supplements Could Pose Health...
There are more than 90,000 dietary supplements on the market in the U.S., and some of them have potentially harmful ingredients, according to a new...
July 29, 2016 / 3 min read
