Health News Archives

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

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

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

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

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

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

Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease

Kidney Patients More Susceptible to Sudden Cardiac Death
Study found inflammation, malnutrition raised risk in this group

Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say

Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease