Health News Archives

Estrogen May Help Men’s Hearts
Too much or too little of the hormone, though, can be damaging, study finds

Former Inmates at Increased Risk for High Blood Pressure
And they're more likely to lack treatment for it years after freedom, study finds

Firefighters Have Narrower-Than-Normal Arteries, Study Finds
Experts cite smoke, eating habits and sleep patterns as potential causes

60 Million Worldwide Carry Heart Disease Mutation
Muscle protein variant, most common in India, leaves carriers with little warning of dangers

Genetic Data May Not Boost Heart Disease Predictions
Traditional risk factors are just as reliable, researchers say

Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids’ Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds

Stroke Prevalence Higher, Deadlier Among American Indians
More smoking, hypertension, diabetes may explain statistics, study says

U.S. Hospitals Underutilize Proven Heart Failure Therapy
They don't use CRT pacing devices as they should or follow published guidelines, study finds

Gene Test Could Catch Deadly Heart Problem
Tear in the aorta is unpredictable and often fatal, researchers say

Secondhand Smoke Raises Stroke Risk for Spouses
But researchers note risk dissipates quickly once smoking spouse quits