Heart Disease
Be aware of the silent heart attack
Every year, approximately 785,000 Americans suffer a first heart attack. And 470,000 who’ve already had one or more heart attacks have another one. The scary thing is that 25 percent of ALL heart attacks happen “silently,” without clear or obvious … Read more
Rheumatic Fever: overview, symptoms and treatment
Rheumatic Fever is considered to be the diseases immune system or collagen system. So far, the disease is common worldwide the developing countries and is responsible for many cases of damaged heart valves in young people. Rheumatic fever mainly affects … Read more
Is green tea able to reduce cholesterol?
Green tea is a traditional beverage of Asian countries, and currently becomes interest drink of many other Western people. As the benefits of drinking green tea is undeniable. For example, stress relief, some constituents of green tea can prevent cancer, … Read more
Lean People May Have High Risk of Heart Diseases
Having a leaner body may not always mean you have a lower risk of heart disease. Scientists have recently discovered that the gene IRS1, called lean gene is not only linked to the risk of diabetes type 2 but also … Read more
New Drug May Help Patients With Irregular Heartbeat Avoid Stroke
THURSDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — A new anti-clotting drug works better than aspirin for stroke prevention in some patients with the common, sometimes lethal, heart rhythm problem known as atrial fibrillation, according to research presented Thursday. Compared to daily … Read more
Stars Strut on the Runway for Women’s Heart Health
THURSDAY, Feb. 10 (HealthDay News) — Actress Denise Richards wowed the crowd in scarlet, while Today show host Ann Curry hit the catwalk in fire-engine red. Oprah Winfrey’s best-friend-forever, talk show host Gayle King, sashayed in a cherry Donna Karan … Read more
Heart Enzymes May Predict Outcome After Bypass Surgery
TUESDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) — High levels of certain blood enzymes following coronary-artery bypass surgery can signal an increased risk of death, a new study suggests. Elevated levels linked to increased risk of death, researchers say. For those with … Read more
New Heart Failure Therapy Proves Most Effective in Women
MONDAY, Feb. 7 (HealthDay News) — A therapy to prevent heart failure is twice as effective in women as in men, a new study finds. CRT-D device led to 72% reduction in death among female patients, study found. It’s the … Read more
Gene Mutation May Protect Blacks From Heart Disease
THURSDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) — About one-fourth of all black men and women carry a genetic mutation that dramatically reduces their risk for coronary artery disease, new research reveals. Researcher hails finding as first confirmed hereditary link. The mutation … Read more
Stress-Reduction Therapy May Help Heart Disease Patients
MONDAY, Jan. 24 (HealthDay News) — A stress management program based on cognitive behavioral therapy may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke and death in patients with heart disease, Swedish researchers report. Reducing anxiety cuts heart attacks, deaths and … Read more
