Smokers with peripheral artery disease not getting enough help from doctors
Oct 3, 2018
Doctors are not doing nearly enough to help peripheral artery disease patients quit smoking, a key risk factor for the disease, a new study shows.
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Lung scans of COPD patients can reveal heart disease — and death risk
Oct 2, 2018
A new study finds that lung scans of COPD patients can also determine who’s at risk for heart disease and should get preventive treatment.
Big fluctuations in BP and cholesterol increase heart disease, stroke risk
Oct 1, 2018
A new study shows that people who have significant fluctuations in blood pressure, blood sugar, body fat and cholesterol may be at high risk for heart attack or stroke.
Is coffee good for you or not?
Sep 28, 2018
At just a couple of calories a cup, good old black coffee packs quite a punch. It wakes you up, boosts your metabolic rate and decreases the risk of some diseases.
Early detection of severe circulation problem can prevent amputations
Sep 27, 2018
Clogged arteries don’t just cause strokes and heart attacks, they can also result in critical limb ischemia, which can lead to amputations.
Years after pregnancy, cardiovascular risks track from mother to child
Sep 26, 2018
A new study suggests doctors may want to consider paying more attention to the children of mothers with cardiovascular disease risks.
Look! It's a lifesaving device! Time to send a selfie to Zapgirl!
Sep 25, 2018
Nashville woman powered by a defibrillator devoted to spreading awareness of AEDs.
Missouri woman puts her health first after AFib diagnosis
Sep 25, 2018
Alice Hinrichs is one of millions of Americans learning to live with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation – a major risk factor for stroke.
Being tall tied to higher odds for varicose veins
Sep 24, 2018
A new study shows that taller people may be more likely to develop varicose veins, a genetic finding researchers say could provide clues to preventing and treating the common condition.
Loss of elasticity in blood vessels may help identify higher dementia risk
Sep 21, 2018
Arterial stiffness among patients with mild cognitive impairment may indicate they’re at higher risk to progress to dementia, according to a new study.