- Weight-Loss Drug Zepbound May Lower Heart Failure Deaths
- Nearly 160 Million Americans Harmed by Another’s Drinking, Drug Use
- 1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs
- Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay
- Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure
- There May Be a Better Way to Treat Hematoma Brain Bleeds
- Chronic Joint Pain Plus Depression Can Take Toll on the Brain
- Living in Space Won’t Permanently Harm Astronauts’ Thinking Skills
- Kids’ Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?
- Human Cell Atlas Will Be ‘Google Maps’ for Health Research
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Heart Device May Cut Stroke Risk in Those With Irregular Heartbeat: Study
Mesh implant keeps clots that can form in left heart chamber from traveling to the brain, researcher says
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Secondhand Pot Smoke Can Give Your Heart an Unwelcome Buzz
Rat study suggests short exposure to marijuana reduces blood vessel function, similar to secondhand tobacco smoke
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Could Flu Raise Risk of Fatal Artery Tear?
Preliminary research suggests a connection between the two
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Deaths From Heart Disease Down, Up for Blood Pressure, Irregular Heartbeat
Obesity and aging population may be contributing factors, researcher says
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Emotional Stress Affects Women’s Hearts
Mental stress test shows blood flow reduction among younger women compared to men and seniors, researchers report
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Young Children, Energy Drinks a Dangerous Mix
Study finds more than 40 percent of emergency calls to U.S. poison control centers involve children under 6
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Asthma Raises Heart Attack Risk, Research Suggests
Those who had trouble controlling condition particularly vulnerable, researchers report
- Posted November 16, 2014
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Exercise, Physical Therapy May Help Ease Pain of Arthritis
Study showed greater improvements in pain, stiffness and function when added to routine care
- Posted November 15, 2014
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Running Won’t Raise Risk of Knee Arthritis, Study Says
In fact, it suggests running may even help prevent painful joint condition
- Posted November 15, 2014
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Air Pollution May Be Linked to Higher Rates of Kidney Disease
Study found other risk factors, including age and diabetes, don't fully explain variations in rates
- Posted November 15, 2014