Reuters Archives
January
01/29/2010 Mammograms may be overused in women with dementia
01/27/2010 Heart procedure beats drugs for irregular heartbeat
01/27/2010 Mediterranean diet good for the heart
01/26/2010 Low-carb diet best for lowering blood pressure
01/21/2010 Salt reduction could save 92,000 U.S. lives a year
01/21/2010 Strength training aids stroke-weakened hands, arms
01/20/2010 Country star Charlie Daniels recovering after stroke
01/19/2010 Fish oil protects against cellular aging
01/18/2010 Severe form of psoriasis ups heart disease risk
01/15/2010 Higher stroke, heart disease risks for A-bomb survivors
01/15/2010 St. John's wort may cool hot flashes
01/14/2010 British govt accused of inadequate dementia action
01/13/2010 Some blood pressure drugs may cut risk of dementia
01/13/2010 Study says Europe's 12 mln cocaine users risk lives
01/12/2010 Why those fat thighs may help you live longer
01/12/2010 Proper drug-taking would greatly cut heart risks
01/12/2010 In women, exercise may keep high pulse in check
01/12/2010 Heart treatment guidelines often not followed
01/12/2010 High stroke rate seen in Iran
01/11/2010 Too much sitting in front of TV may cut life short
01/11/2010 New York City leads drive to cut salt intake
01/11/2010 Weekend stroke care more aggressive but not better
01/05/2010 Drinking shows little effect on stroke outcome
01/04/2010 Many antipsychotic users not getting needed tests
01/04/2010 Even with fewer risk factors, heavy men die earlier
February
02/26/2010 Big hearts may mean trouble in cross-country skiers
02/26/2010 Stents, surgery both prevent strokes: study
02/26/2010 US examining possible effects of bisphenol A
02/25/2010 Heart disease risk tied to mom's number of births
02/24/2010 Electric stimulation may help stroke victims swallow
02/24/2010 Cheney out of hospital after mild heart attack
02/24/2010 Low-carb diet can increase bad cholesterol levels
02/23/2010 Shorter hospital stays may cost no more: U.S. study
02/23/2010 Cheney had mild heart attack, is fine - statement
02/22/2010 High blood pressure in US a 'neglected disease'
02/19/2010 FDA lifts restrictions on Medtronic defibrillator
02/18/2010 Occasional binges may undo alcohol's heart benefits
02/18/2010 U.S. probes potential risks of cancer, flu, MS drugs
02/18/2010 Does happiness make for a healthy heart?
02/18/2010 Road bumps may trick defibrillators in ambulances
02/17/2010 Cholesterol drugs raise diabetes risk, just a bit
02/17/2010 Gene tests fail to predict women's heart risks
02/16/2010 Quarter of stroke patients die within a year: study
02/16/2010 Very premature twins do just as well as singletons
02/15/2010 CORRECTION: Bowel disease flare-ups raise risk of blood clots
02/12/2010 Clinton arrives home after heart procedure
02/12/2010 Heart patients worry about health costs
02/11/2010 Taiwan's hospital payment cuts tied to stroke deaths
02/10/2010 Low IQ among top heart health risks, study finds
02/10/2010 Childhood cancer survivors at increased heart risk
02/10/2010 Migraines tied to risks of heart attack, stroke
02/09/2010 Bowel disease flare-ups raise risk of blood clots
02/08/2010 Being religious may not make you healthier after all
02/04/2010 Study fails to link saturated fat, heart disease
02/04/2010 Heart risk lower in Spanish men who drink
02/04/2010 Hormone replacement tied to lower colon cancer risk
02/03/2010 'Healthy immigrant effect' extends to stroke risk
02/02/2010 Lexapro helped preserve brain function after stroke
02/01/2010 Short workouts target fitness gadabouts
02/01/2010 Subtle thinking problems may up stroke risk: study
March
03/30/2010 Earlier diabetes screening worthwhile: study
03/30/2010 Small, dark Easter eggs may be good for your heart
03/30/2010 Stroke risk goes up with each childbirth
03/25/2010 Teenagers are programmed for risk, study finds
03/23/2010 Plavix benefit found in heart failure patients
03/23/2010 Moderate drinking helps heart, but don't binge
03/22/2010 Poor, minority heart transplant patients fare worse
03/22/2010 Heart disease ills could hurt economic development
03/22/2010 Nearby bone cells may trigger some blood cancers
03/18/2010 Taking blood pressure pills cuts risk of dying
03/17/2010 Women now more apt to be referred to the cath lab
03/17/2010 Evidence that soy eases hot flashes inconclusive
03/17/2010 [REFILE] Rheumatoid arthritis tied to pregnancy complications
03/17/2010 Public defibrillators boost cardiac arrest survival
03/16/2010 Long-term safety of drug-coated stents questioned
03/16/2010 New blood pressure drug no help after heart attack
03/16/2010 Women more likely to die after heart attack
03/16/2010 Diet may alter fibroid risk in black women
03/16/2010 Retired NFL players' arteries may not be so healthy
03/15/2010 Two diabetes drugs fail to help high-risk patients
03/15/2010 Adding fat-lowering drug no help for diabetic hearts
03/15/2010 Impotence plus heart disease ups death risk: study
03/15/2010 African Americans get fewer heart-protecting drugs
03/12/2010 U.S. safety panel says big Vytorin study can go on
03/03/2010 Europe soccer stadiums unprepared for heart attacks
03/03/2010 Typical CPR best in kids, but hands-only works too
03/03/2010 Shingles of the eye tied to stroke risk
03/02/2010 Eating fish has no effect on abnormal heart rhythm
03/02/2010 Secondhand smoke damages arteries in teens: study
03/02/2010 Anemia drugs help end-stage anemic kidney patients
03/02/2010 Industry crackdown on salt could save U.S. billions
03/01/2010 Calcium, vitamin D pills don't help heart: study
03/01/2010 Screening athletes could prevent sudden deaths
April
04/30/2010 Anabolic steroid users may face heart trouble
04/30/2010 Enzyme linked more tightly to heart disease
04/30/2010 Gene scan shows one man's heart attack, cancer risk
04/30/2010 Check blood pressure at home, not MD's office: study
04/26/2010 Bloomberg recruits 16 companies to cut salt intake
04/26/2010 Bret Michaels' speech slurred after brain hemorrhage
04/26/2010 Study questions value of pricey heart screening
04/26/2010 Fast food lunch packs major sodium punch
04/23/2010 Medtronic recalls some Lifepak heart devices
04/23/2010 Value of B vitamins in cutting heart disease risk challenged
04/22/2010 Test may let transplant patients skip biopsies
04/21/2010 Bottled up anger can be deadly for heart patients
04/21/2010 Dual studies vilify sugar and salt in U.S. diet
04/21/2010 Can walking help guard against stroke?
04/20/2010 U.S. FDA should regulate salt, panel says
04/19/2010 Long term, tamoxifen stops more cancer than Evista
04/16/2010 Olympic hearts in good shape despite hard training
04/15/2010 Chocolate may be good medicine for liver patients
04/15/2010 Church health fairs help spot high blood pressure
04/14/2010 U.S. team discovers new Alzheimer's risk gene
04/13/2010 Subbing 'bad' carbs for 'bad' fats ups heart risk
04/08/2010 Hyperthyroidism ups young adults' stroke risk
04/08/2010 Moderate drinking helps young people's hearts too
04/06/2010 Traffic-related air pollution tied to stroke death
04/06/2010 Doctors seem to treat obese just as well as others
04/02/2010 Being overweight ups stroke risk, study confirms
May
05/25/2010 Blood pressure control up in US; many still suffer
05/25/2010 Heart valve clip effective after 2 years: study
05/24/2010 Fewer sugary drinks may lower blood pressure
05/24/2010 Even good evidence needs promotion
05/21/2010 Cholesterol drug side effects need watching: study
05/21/2010 Irregular menstrual periods tied to heart disease
05/20/2010 A life after death for used pacemakers
05/19/2010 Moderate drinkers have better health, study finds
05/18/2010 Major depression common after brain injury: study
05/18/2010 More bran tied to longer life in diabetic women
05/17/2010 Study suggests processed meat a real health risk
05/13/2010 Slow down that ambulance for better CPR
05/13/2010 Folic acid doesn't cut risk of stroke: study
05/12/2010 Below-the-skin defibrillator restores heartbeat
05/12/2010 Joe Biden's son believed to have had mild stroke
05/11/2010 Memo to boss: 11-hour days are bad for the heart
05/11/2010 Stronger evidence pollution damages heart: report
05/11/2010 Diabetes ups risk of abnormal heart rhythm
05/11/2010 Effects of weight on kids' heart rate vary by income
05/10/2010 Barbara Walters to undergo heart surgery
05/07/2010 Couple of coffees may help some heart patients
05/07/2010 Are taller men at greater risk of blood clots?
05/06/2010 When to revive an avalanche victim, when to give up
05/06/2010 Bypass, stents equally safe five years on: study
05/06/2010 Work stress can raise women's heart disease risk
05/05/2010 Light drinking after heart attack may have benefits
05/05/2010 Bret Michaels expected to recover fully: doctor
05/05/2010 Heart problem, pneumonia killed Corey Haim: coroner
05/04/2010 Antidepressant tied to risk of newborn heart defect
05/04/2010 Many don't seek prompt help after 'mini-stroke'
05/03/2010 US reviews diabetes, heart risk with prostate drugs
05/03/2010 Mississippi has most obese kids; Oregon the least
June
06/25/2010 Could breathing car exhaust trigger a stroke?
06/24/2010 Is obesity a factor in rising stroke rates in women?
06/23/2010 More children, higher stroke risk for women?
06/22/2010 Ban trans fats and cut salt, demands UK health body
06/22/2010 More evidence that secondhand smoke can kill
06/22/2010 B vitamins make no difference in heart disease, cancer
06/21/2010 Early menopause raises heart disease risk
06/21/2010 Brain damage rare in kids with simple head injuries
06/21/2010 Anxiety disorders in youth tied to heart risks later
06/21/2010 REFILE: Newer devices often underestimate blood pressure
06/17/2010 Does it matter what time you have a heart stent?
06/15/2010 Heart stents used twice as often in U.S. vs. Canada
06/14/2010 Common blood pressure drugs may raise cancer risk
06/11/2010 FDA looking into blood pressure drug's death risk
06/11/2010 FDA official attacks safety of diabetes drug
06/11/2010 Stopping hormone therapy worse than not starting?
06/10/2010 Newer devices often underestimate blood pressure
06/10/2010 U.S. heart attack rates declining: study
06/09/2010 England smoking ban cut heart attacks, health cost
06/09/2010 Major birth defects tied to common epilepsy drug
06/08/2010 Cheap gout drug proves useful for heart pain
06/08/2010 Study backs heart-healthy effect of dairy fat
06/07/2010 PTSD may boost dementia risk in older vets
July
07/30/2010 Calcium supplements may raise risk of heart attack
07/30/2010 Does CPR on a moving stretcher work?
07/30/2010 For blood pressure, can you be fit but fat?
07/30/2010 What prevents falls after strokes? Study: Not much
07/29/2010 Meth use in pregnancy endangers mom and baby
07/29/2010 EMS systems catch cardiac arrests, and a lot more
07/28/2010 Breaths found unnecessary in bystander CPR
07/26/2010 Educated people cope better with dementia
07/23/2010 Doubt cast on common back pain management
07/23/2010 Does heart bypass surgery alter the sense of taste?
07/22/2010 Boston Sci confirms problems in 3 defibrillators
07/22/2010 Heart risk factors less common in fish lovers
07/22/2010 Good cholesterol may mean little for statin users
07/21/2010 Colorado man delivers pizza and saves a life
07/20/2010 Medicare drug benefit boosts use of heart failure meds
07/19/2010 Kids' high cholesterol may drop naturally
07/16/2010 Certain genes linked to kidney disease in blacks
07/15/2010 Suicide tied to air pollution and asthma
07/15/2010 Living near traffic pollution tied to heart deaths
07/15/2010 Farm, food service jobs tied to heart disease risk
07/09/2010 EU and U.S. ask if Avandia has a future
07/09/2010 Anxiety may worsen prognosis for heart patients
07/09/2010 Does pollution really increase stroke risk?
07/08/2010 Heart tests add to U.S. radiation dose concerns
07/06/2010 Mother's diet, genes raise birth defect risk in mice
07/06/2010 Are blood pressure goals for diabetics too tough?
07/05/2010 Taser asks Canadian court to quash critical study
07/01/2010 Too much fructose could raise your blood pressure
August
08/31/2010 Drug cuts stroke risk by half vs aspirin: study
08/30/2010 Blacks more prone to blood clots after stents
08/30/2010 Bone marrow cells can help in heart failure: study
08/30/2010 Heart expert says cost cuts may undermine drug R&D
08/30/2010 Omega-3 margarines fail to help in heart study
08/26/2010 Gaining on death, cooling therapy catches on slowly
08/26/2010 Are allergies associated with heart disease?
08/26/2010 Quitting smoking helps after serious heart attack damage too
08/25/2010 Statin use after stroke rising slowly
08/24/2010 Heart risk factors a growing problem in Mexico
08/23/2010 Urinary incontinence common in older men too
08/20/2010 Patterns in serious in-flight medical emergencies
08/20/2010 US FDA to review heart risks of Parkinson's drug
08/19/2010 Painkiller use linked to stroke risk
08/19/2010 Health risks higher among blacks who donate kidney
08/19/2010 In Japan, bystander CPR often not so helpful
08/18/2010 Blood pressure test may help guide treatment
08/18/2010 Low vitamin D levels tied to pregnancy complication
08/18/2010 Lifestyle factors linked to teens' headaches
08/17/2010 Amphetamines could damage heart artery
08/17/2010 Blood pressure drug to be pulled from market
08/17/2010 Gold in scan finds dangerous artery clogs: U.S. study
08/17/2010 Healthy eating helps reverse metabolic syndrome
08/13/2010 Burger and a statin to go? Or hold that, please?
08/13/2010 Estrogen-only therapy may not up lung cancer deaths
08/12/2010 REFILE: ED supplement causes 'worrisome' heartbeat changes
08/12/2010 Community heart disease risk programs work: study
08/11/2010 Rates of heart attack swell as temperature drops
08/10/2010 Some heart patients not getting treatment: study
08/10/2010 Former VP Cheney released from hospital
08/10/2010 Russia fires cause "brown cloud," may hit Arctic
08/10/2010 ED supplement causes 'worrisome' heartbeat changes
08/10/2010 Eye disorder common among diabetic adults
08/05/2010 Plain cells turned into beating heart cells - study
08/04/2010 B vitamins may not help stroke patients
08/03/2010 More than 70 million US adults obese: US CDC
08/03/2010 High cholesterol dangerous in young adults, too
08/03/2010 Octogenarians have more heart surgery, live longer
September
October
10/29/2009 Lupus linked to heart disease
10/29/2009 Low vitamin D tied to heart, stroke deaths
10/28/2009 No link seen between coffee and heart failure
10/27/2009 Heart disease risk factors grow in Canada's teens
10/26/2009 Leg artery disease often goes undetected
10/26/2009 Heart attacks up for women, but survival is too
10/26/2009 Amputees defy anatomy, learn to move phantom limbs
10/23/2009 Statin drugs might slightly boost diabetes risk
10/23/2009 Diabetes drug helps obese adults loss weight
10/21/2009 Farmers' pesticides may not raise heart risks
10/19/2009 Why are preemies more likely to develop autism?
10/15/2009 Statins creating a social gap in cholesterol levels
10/15/2009 US report confirms smoking bans cut heart attacks
10/15/2009 Fish may not protect against heart failure
10/13/2009 No evidence B vitamins protect the heart
10/12/2009 Aging heart can be prevented in mice
10/12/2009 Abused women suffer more mental, physical ills
10/09/2009 Elizabeth Taylor says heart surgery was successful
10/08/2009 Shingles may boost the risk of stroke: study
10/08/2009 Walking helpful after a stroke: research
10/07/2009 Whole grains may help keep blood pressure in check
10/06/2009 Elizabeth Taylor in hospital for heart surgery
10/06/2009 Is high cholesterol good for some heart patients?
10/05/2009 Hot flashes may mean increased heart disease risk
10/05/2009 Study shows Mediterranean diet cuts depression risk
10/05/2009 Scientists develop antidote for new class of drugs
10/02/2009 Cheap three-drug combination helps cut heart risks
10/01/2009 Heart disease link to prenatal flu exposure
November
11/30/2009 Spain and Britain use fewer heart devices
11/30/2009 Being born in parts of US South may up stroke risk
11/30/2009 Ginkgo no help for heart, but may aid leg arteries
11/27/2009 Dementia big threat for elderly in poorer nations
11/26/2009 HRT given to protect heart, despite lack of proof
11/26/2009 Women who smoke risk having seizures: study
11/24/2009 'Covert' coping with job conflict ups heart risk
11/23/2009 Vioxx risks could have been detected earlier-study
11/23/2009 More-vigorous workout may cut men's stroke risk
11/20/2009 Movie popcorn plus soda can equal 3 McDonald's burgers
11/20/2009 Exercise important in teens' blood pressure control
11/19/2009 Study showing alcohol may cut heart risk under fire
11/19/2009 Health issues in middle age can lead to dementia
11/17/2009 Treating depression after surgery speeds recovery
11/17/2009 High cholesterol under treated in many Americans
11/17/2009 Heart disease a killer in psychotic individuals
11/16/2009 Just one heart attack leads to 725 X-rays
11/16/2009 Global health alliance targets chronic disease wave
11/16/2009 Robot surgery safe in kids, but outcomes no better
11/16/2009 Slow walkers more likely to die of heart disease
11/12/2009 Does cataract surgery make eye disease worse?
11/12/2009 UK study warns against anti-psychotics for dementia
11/11/2009 Heart failure patients often land back in hospital
11/10/2009 Study confirms clot risks with anti-anemia drugs
11/10/2009 Plavix works in men and women, with differences
11/09/2009 Dirty air, heat, cold may all trigger heart attacks
11/06/2009 "Golden Girls" star McClanahan has heart surgery
11/05/2009 CORRECTION: Mom's antidepressants tied to child health risks
11/05/2009 Bypass surgery safer using heart-lung pump: study
11/03/2009 Extra heart scan needed to assess heart risk-study
11/03/2009 Mom's antidepressants tied to child health risks
11/03/2009 REFILE: Certain antibiotics may up birth defect risk
11/02/2009 Certain antibiotics may up birth defect risk
December
12/31/2009 Radio host Limbaugh hospitalized with chest pains
12/31/2009 Early menstruation linked to heart disease risk
12/30/2009 FDA clears cardio devices on weak research: study
12/30/2009 Quitting smoking after heart attack extends lives
12/28/2009 Melanoma still diagnosed later in minorities
12/25/2009 Earthquakes stress the heart long-term: study
12/24/2009 Greater education may mean lower heart attack risk
12/22/2009 C-reactive protein no cause of heart trouble-study
12/22/2009 Enriched gel grows blood vessels in rats: US study
12/22/2009 Extra calcium won't cut men's cholesterol levels
12/17/2009 US heart disease costs: $503 billion in 2010
12/16/2009 Treating depression helps with blood sugar control
12/16/2009 Planning to take a cruise? Better get a check-up
12/16/2009 Childhood brain power tied to adult heart health
12/15/2009 Implanted device has benefits in heart failure
12/15/2009 Medical therapy has benefits in neck artery disease
12/14/2009 Can "Nellie the Elephant" help your heart beat?
12/14/2009 Active lifestyle aids kidneys, colon cancer survivors
12/11/2009 U.S. panel to weigh safety of AstraZeneca's Crestor
12/10/2009 Common heart rhythm problem on the rise in the US
12/09/2009 Child cancer survivors have higher heart risk
12/09/2009 Health experts warn of stroke "crisis" in Europe
12/09/2009 Folic acid may help prevent fetal heart defects
12/07/2009 Body mass and waist size can predict heart disease
12/07/2009 CORRECTION: Risk of blood clots after surgery higher than thought
12/04/2009 Tasers protect police and save suspects: study
12/04/2009 Risk of blood clots after surgery higher than thought
12/03/2009 Heart care in rural hospitals matches urban ones
12/02/2009 For some women, trans fats could be deadly
