Fewer heart patients are getting inappropriate angioplasties, a new study suggests. The analysis showed overuse of the common procedure to…
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Sodas linked to increased heart failure risk
Men who drink two or more glasses of soda or other sweetened drinks a day may have a greater risk…
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Despite fall in hunger, obesity and diabetes worsen around the globe, report finds
TORONTO – Despite a drop in the number of people facing starvation, nearly one in three of the world’s population…
Read MoreFDA staff backs Medicines Co’s once-rejected blood clot preventer
An intravenous blood clot preventer developed by The Medicines Co should be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,…
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Low vitamin D in youth linked to higher risk of heart issues in adulthood
A new study has found that adults who had low levels of vitamin D as children and teens may be…
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More Evidence Air Pollution May Trigger Heart Attacks
Day-to-day spikes in air pollution seem to be followed by an uptick in hospital admissions for heart attacks, a new…
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What happens during a coronary angioplasty?
Fatty deposits, called atherosclerotic plaque, can build up in coronary arteries interfering with blood flow to your heart muscle. To…
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Blood pressure medications tied to risk of serious falls for seniors
Older people who take blood pressure medications had more serious injuries from falls than those not taking medications, according to…
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