Brain Aneurysms: Most Are Found ‘Incidentally’
"Most patients are lucky to have the aneurysms incidentally found through a CT scan or MRI after complaining of migraines,...
October 18, 2016
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...
September 13, 2016
‘Silent’ Heart Attacks: What You Need to...
Because the warning signs can be very subtle or go unrecognized, people who suffer a silent heart attack have a...
August 31, 2016
Whittle Your Waist, Help Your Heart
Researchers now say where you carry your fat can affect your health.
June 22, 2016
Omega-3 Supplements Are No Substitutes for Prescribed...
Omega-3 dietary supplements containing fish oils are heavily promoted for heart health or for their anti-inflammatory qualities that can help...
May 31, 2016
World’s Smallest Pacemaker Sets Future Beat at...
The days of bulky, wired pacemakers implanted under the skin in a heart patient's chest are numbered, thanks to the...
May 24, 2016
Landmark Study Clarifies Stroke Prevention Options
Stenting and surgery for narrow carotid arteries, both minimally invasive procedures, are equally effective, the 10-year study has concluded.
March 15, 2016
Sodium and Hypertension: Shake Salt From Your...
Blood pressure responses to changes in dietary sodium vary widely, raising questions about the effectiveness of dietary sodium restrictions
February 15, 2016
News Roundup: Latest on Zika Virus; Risk...
As of Feb. 12, there are 52 cases of Zika virus in the United States. All cases are associated with...
February 12, 2016
New Guidelines Urge Follow-Up Blood Pressure Monitoring
A U.S. task force that focuses on wellness and prevention is urging follow-up blood pressure monitoring for Americans whose true...
October 15, 2015
