Health News Archives

Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women’s Hypertension Risk
These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body

After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend

Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds

Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
British researchers suggest harnessing that energy could lead to cardiac devices that last longer, do more

Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds

Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows

MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
Study found they could cause interference when placed too closely to pacemakers, ICDs

Aspirin Doesn’t Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either

Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
Study found some low-risk patients can wait for tests

Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
Taken less than 5 days before operation leads to more bleeding, longer hospital stay, study finds