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January 31, 2012
Statins work as well for women as men: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite doubts raised by some studies, a new research review suggests that cholesterol-lowering statins offer as much protection for women as for men.
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January 30, 2012
Study clouds evidence on soy and menopause
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Middle-aged women may find some relief from hot flashes and other menopause problems with soy supplements, according to Chinese researchers.
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January 26, 2012
Spike in deaths blamed on 2003 NYC power outage
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The biggest electricity blackout to occur in the United States resulted in 90 additional deaths in New York City, caused both by accidents and disease-related problems, according to a new analysis of data from the summer of 2003.
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January 25, 2012
FDA fails to approve cholesterol drug for kidney
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators amended the prescribing label for Merck & Co's cholesterol-lowering drug Vytorin to show it prevents heart problems in patients with chronic kidney disease, but stopped short of approving its use for that purpose.
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January 25, 2012
Kids' health predicts parents' future heart disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When children have high cholesterol or blood pressure, their parents may have increased risks of diabetes and heart disease down the road, a new study finds.
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January 25, 2012
Controversial scan doesn't help smokers quit: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Checking for clogged arteries doesn't help inveterate smokers kick the habit if they are already in a quit-smoking program, Swiss researchers have found.
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January 24, 2012
Swimming lowers older adults' blood pressure
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Many older adults like to take a dip a pool, and now a small study suggests it can be good for their blood pressure.
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January 11, 2012
Extra oxygen may harm emergency patients: report
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - That oxygen mask they strap on patients rushed to the ER after a heart attack or a stroke? It could be doing more harm than good in many cases, Dutch researchers say in a new report.
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January 9, 2012
Heart attack risk seen with clot drug Pradaxa
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January 9, 2012
Aspirin guidelines need overhaul, researchers say
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Healthy people shouldn't be taking aspirin to prevent heart disease, researchers say in a new report that casts doubt on recommendations from U.S. health officials.
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January 4, 2012
Fewer heart attacks seen after weight-loss surgery
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of obese Swedes, those who had weight-loss surgery were less likely to go on to suffer a heart attack or stroke, or die from one, compared to people who were managed without surgery.
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December 16, 2011
INTERVIEW-FDA requires precaution on Boston Sci stent
CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. health regulators said they are still investigating a rare but serious problem with Boston Scientific Corp's new heart stents and required the company to caution doctors about it when the device was approved last month.
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December 14, 2011
Heart attack rates were up three years post-Katrina
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One New Orleans hospital saw a jump in heart attacks following Hurricane Katrina -- and three years later, the rate was still elevated, a new study finds.
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December 13, 2011
Stent procedures safe at smaller hospitals: report
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Minor heart procedures can be performed safely even at hospitals that can't do emergency heart surgery in case of complications, a fresh look at past studies suggests.
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December 12, 2011
ADHD drugs do not up heart risks in adults: study
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Drugs used to treat ADHD in adults do not increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes or sudden death, U.S. researchers said on Monday, lifting a cloud over the popular drugs used to improve attention and focus.
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December 9, 2011
Gallbladder and appendix surgery safe in pregnancy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women are at no greater risk of developing an infection or other complication after having their gallbladder or appendix removed than their non-pregnant counterparts, researchers report in a new study.
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December 8, 2011
Vitamin D doesn't prevent heart attack or cancer
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among seniors with a high risk of bone fractures, taking vitamin D or calcium pills has no impact on their chances of dying from cancer or vascular disease, researchers say in a new study.
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December 7, 2011
Pakistan president in Dubai for heart treatment
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is in Dubai for treatment for a heart condition, the government said on Wednesday, with one source saying he had suffered a minor heart attack and fuelling speculation that the unpopular leader may resign.
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December 6, 2011
Prostate cancer hormonal therapy cuts deaths: report
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For men with aggressive prostate cancer, hormone-targeted therapy cuts the overall risk of death, according to a new review of past studies.
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December 5, 2011
Stem cell therapy poised to come in from the cold
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December 2, 2011
Chinese herb mix may cool hot flashes a bit
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A mix of certain traditional Chinese herbs thought to have weak estrogen-like activity might help ease menopausal hot flashes, a small clinical trial suggests.
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December 1, 2011
Low "good" cholesterol doesn't cause heart attacks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite plenty of evidence that people with low levels of "good" cholesterol are more prone to heart attacks, a large new study suggests that the lacking lipid is not to blame.
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December 1, 2011
Without primary care, less awareness of chronic ills
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new U.S. study, people who said emergency rooms were their usual site of medical care were less likely to know they had chronic conditions, including high blood pressure and high cholesterol, than those who got primary care at doctors' offices or clinics.
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November 29, 2011
Secondhand smoke tied to bad heart failure outcomes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you have chronic heart failure, being around a smoker may be bad for your physical and mental well-being, a new study suggests.
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November 28, 2011
One in 10 stent patients readmitted within a month
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - One out of every 10 people who get a stent inserted to open up blocked arteries ends up back in the hospital within 30 days, suggests a new study that also found the readmitted patients are more likely to die in the next year.
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November 28, 2011
Life-saving transfer of heart patients lagging
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A quick transfer from one hospital to another with more sophisticated facilities can be a lifesaver for heart attack patients -- but quick transfers are a rarity in the U.S., researchers said Monday.
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November 25, 2011
Mediterranean-ish diet tied to better heart health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Once again, eating a diet based on fish, legumes, vegetables and moderate amounts of alcohol is linked to lower chances of dying from a heart attack, stroke or other vascular "events," according to a new study of New York City residents.
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November 24, 2011
Aspirin not worth risks for healthy women: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Aspirin is a bad bargain for healthy women trying to stave off heart attacks or strokes, although it's commonly used for that purpose, according to Dutch researchers.
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November 23, 2011
Traffic pollution may be linked to diabetes risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who live in areas with high levels of traffic-related air pollution may face a slightly increased risk of developing diabetes, Danish researchers conclude in a new study.
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November 23, 2011
Cholesterol drugs safe, even after a decade of use
LONDON (Reuters) - Cholesterol-lowering drugs continue to produce benefits without any serious safety problems, such as increased cancer risk, even after more than a decade of use, researchers said on Wednesday.
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November 22, 2011
Too much or too little salt tied to heart risks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study suggests that in people with heart disease, eating too much salt is linked to a higher risk of heart-related hospitalizations and deaths -- but so is eating too little.
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October 27, 2011
Do EU summits need a health warning?
ATHENS (Reuters) - In the small hours of Thursday, George Papandreou thanked his aides for helping clinch a second bailout deal for debt-ridden Greece, and admitted the strain had almost killed one of them.
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October 27, 2011
Alcohol linked to better survival after heart attack
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women who drank anywhere from a few drinks a month to more than three alcoholic beverages a week in the year leading up to a heart attack ended up living longer than women who never drank alcohol, according to a new study.
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October 26, 2011
REFILE: Report links HPV with heart attacks, strokes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows heart attacks and strokes are more common in women infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV.
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October 26, 2011
Reports links HPV with heart attacks, strokes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study shows heart attacks and strokes are more common in women infected with human papillomavirus, or HPV.
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October 17, 2011
Ailing and overweight Americans cost billions
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Full-time U.S. workers who have chronic health troubles or are overweight cost more than $153 billion in lost productivity each year from absenteeism, according to a Gallup-Healthways study released on Monday.
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October 13, 2011
Coronary calcium tests not always worthwhile: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Using CT scans of coronary arteries to help determine a person's chance of getting heart disease may be worth the costs and potential risks in men, but doesn't seem to be cost-effective in women.
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October 13, 2011
Do hospitals do enough to help smokers quit?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Nearly every smoker hospitalized in the United States is given advice or counseling on how to quit, according to a new study of hospital records.
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October 11, 2011
Weight-loss surgery lowers heart risks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Weight loss surgery lowers patients' risks for heart disease, according to a new review of the medical literature.
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October 10, 2011
Heart attacks hit smokers younger: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers tend to suffer heart attacks years earlier than non-smokers, suggests a new study from Michigan.
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October 7, 2011
City cyclists breathe in twice as much soot: study
New York (Reuters Health) - Urban cyclists may be exposed to more than twice as much black carbon from vehicle exhaust as pedestrians, a small new study suggests.
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October 7, 2011
PSA test for prostate cancer not recommended-US panel
CHICAGO (Reuters) - A U.S. government-backed panel recommended against routine prostate cancer screening on Friday because widespread screening for the disease causes more harm than good.
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October 5, 2011
Do patients need to stay the night after stenting?
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Some elderly patients getting a heart stent can leave the hospital the same day with no extra risk of complications, suggests a new study.
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October 4, 2011
Higher testosterone tied to lower heart risks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly men with naturally higher levels of testosterone may be less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those with lower levels of the hormone, a new study finds.
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September 30, 2011
Jackson doctor on phone while singer under anesthesia
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Michael Jackson's doctor was on the phone to another patient minutes before discovering the singer stopped breathing, trial jurors were told on Friday, as prosecutors press their case that the physician's care was negligent.
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September 30, 2011
Bayer says Xarelto prevents heart attacks
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German drugmaker Bayer said its potential blockbuster drug Xarelto was shown to prevent heart attacks in patients that have already suffered one.
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September 28, 2011
Former NBA center Sabonis survives heart attack
VILNIUS (Reuters) - Lithuania's most famous basketball player Arvydas Sabonis is making a good recovery after a heart attack, the basketball federation said on Wednesday.
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September 28, 2011
US hospitals face challenge to reduce readmissions
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September 23, 2011
US FDA approves Alexion's rare blood disease drug
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September 20, 2011
Too little evidence for ECG heart screening: panel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Although some doctors use electrocardiograms to screen symptom-free people for heart disease, there is too little evidence that it does any good, an expert panel said Monday.