Smoke-Free Policies Prove Effective
They not only cut secondhand exposure but also helped current users cut back, study finds
full story » Fatty Liver Disease Ups Heart Risks for Obese Kids
As many as 6 million U.S. youngsters have the condition, researchers warn
full story » Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
full story » Mom's Unhealthy Diet May Have Long-Term Impact on Baby
Rats fed junk food had higher cholesterol, blood fats into adulthood, British study finds
full story » New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes
Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds
full story » Elevated Albumin Levels in Urine Raise Hypertension Risk
Findings suggest current concept of 'normal' protein secretion needs revision
full story » Few Student-Athletes Survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Access to defibrillators and knowing how to use them could reduce deaths, experts say
full story » 'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People
No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds
full story » Chronic Kidney Disease Growing Globally
Researchers urge countries to make condition a public health priority
full story » Sudden Hearing Loss May Portend Stroke
It could foreshadow trouble by as much as 2 years, Taiwanese study suggests
full story » Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise for Marfan Syndrome
Losartan slowed aortic enlargement, most life-threatening defect of condition
full story » Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures
But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests
full story » Education, Income Affect Heart Attack Survival Rates
More schooling, more money linked to improved outcomes, study concludes
full story » Going Online to Draw the Line on High Blood Pressure
Conferring with pharmacists permits quicker changes in drugs, improved management, study finds
full story » Preeclampsia Linked to Cardiovascular Problems After Pregnancy
Insulin resistance increases and arteries malfunction years later, researchers say
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