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Turning Off TV Better For Heart Health Of Folks Predisposed To Diabetes
THURSDAY, March 13, 2025 – People with a higher genetic risk for type 2 diabetes also have a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and other heart-related diseases. But controlling that risk could be...
Wildfires Can Raise Rates of Heart Attacks, Deaths
FRIDAY, Feb. 7, 2025 – With Los Angeles still reeling from the devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, a new report on California blazes from earlier years finds the toll on survivors' hearts can be...
COVID Might Clog Arteries, Increase Heart Risk
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 5, 2025 – Even a mild infection with COVID-19 can promote clogged arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack in some people, a new study says. Infection with the COVID virus is...
Many Americans Misguided On Daily Aspirin, Survey Finds
TUESDAY, Feb. 4, 2025 – Many Americans don’t see anything wrong with taking daily low-dose aspirin, even though experts have concluded its risks outweigh its benefits, a new survey has found. Nearly ...
Social Life Protects From Stroke, Infections, Blood Proteins Suggest
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – Palling around with family and friends is more than just fun and relaxing – it also boosts health. A new study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior says that blood...
Six-Month Mortality Lower With Liberal Transfusion Strategy in Acute MI With Anemia
MONDAY, Jan. 6, 2025 – For patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) and anemia, the primary outcome of 30-day mortality or MI does not differ with a restrictive versus liberal transfusion...
Admission Rates Vary Greatly by Emergency Department Physicians
THURSDAY, Jan. 2, 2025 – Emergency department physicians show wide variability in their admission propensity, despite seeing patients with similar prior health status, according to a study published...
Study: Blood Transfusion Post-Heart Attack May Be Critical for Those with Anemia
FRIDAY, Dec. 27, 2024 – A blood transfusion following a heart attack could be a life-saving measure for patients with anemia. A new evidence review published in the journal NEJM Evidence shows...
Some HRT Pills May Pose Special Risk for Blood Clots
THURSDAY, Nov. 28, 2024 – Certain hormone replacement therapy pills appear to increase the risk of heart disease and serious blood clots in women going through menopause, a new study says....
Irregular Sleep Might Raise Odds for Heart Attack, Stroke
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 27, 2024 – Folks with irregular sleep patterns might have an increased risk of a heart attack or stroke, a new study says. People who doze off and wake up at extremely varied times...
Ablation Best Treatment for Rapid Heartbeat in Heart Attack Survivors
TUESDAY, Nov. 19, 2024 – New research suggests that a procedure now regarded as Plan B when patients have episodes of rapid heartbeat after a heart attack should be the go-to treatment. Ablation is...
Certain Painkillers Can Raise Bleeding Risks for People on Blood Thinners
MONDAY, Nov. 18, 2024 – People on blood thinners have a doubled risk of dangerous internal bleeding if they also take a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen or naproxen, a new...
Is It Heartburn or a Heart Condition? An Expert Explains
SUNDAY, Nov. 17, 2024 – You've loaded up on goodies while at a family gathering, and you suddenly feel chest pains. Is it heartburn or something worse? Being able to tell the difference between...
Delaying Noncardiac Surgery for Several Months After Heart Attack Found to Be Safer
THURSDAY, Nov. 14, 2024 – Delaying noncardiac surgeries for three to six months following a heart attack appears safer for those who undergo revascularization, according to a study published online...
Beta Blockers Unnecessary for Folks Without Heart Failure; May Be Linked to Depression
TUESDAY, Nov. 12, 2024 – Beta blockers are go-to meds for many people who've survived a heart attack. However, new Swedish research has found that they might not be needed for heart attack survivors...
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