Health News Archives

Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack

Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier
Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say

The Revolving Door of Heart Failure Hospitalization
Better coordination urged to stem re-admission rate of nearly 1 in 4 people

Stroke Puts Stress on Spousal Relationship
Patient/caregiver roles often take the place of a partnership, researchers say

Obesity Seems to Alter Heart Structure
Result may be left atrial enlargement, study finds

No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds

Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study

Genes Linked to ’Pot’ Belly
And excess consumption of saturated fats raises obesity risk, researchers find

Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped

Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
Specialty facilities are more apt to give needed treatment, and faster, study finds