Quitting smokeless tobacco after heart attack may extend life expectancy
Main Points: Quitting smokeless tobacco after a heart attack extends life expectancy similar to quitting smoking. Study participants who stopped
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Gender-specific research improves accuracy of heart disease diagnosis in women
Main Points: Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dysfunctions of the smaller coronary arteries and the
Read moreLifetime cancer risk from heart imaging tests is low for most children; more complex tests may raise risk
Main Points: Standard X-rays don’t significantly raise cancer risks among young children. However, children undergoing more complex procedures with higher
Read moreHospital visits for irregular heart rhythms rising
Main Points: Hospital visits for the irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation are escalating, increasing the burden on our healthcare
Read moreLiving near foreclosed property linked to higher blood pressure
Main Point: This study provides the first evidence that foreclosed properties may increase neighbors’ blood pressure. Published in: Circulation Study
Read moreActive seniors can lower heart attack risk by doing more, not less
Main Points: Maintaining or boosting your level of physical activity after age 65 can improve your heart’s electrical well-being and
Read moreNew guidelines aim to improve care for babies with heart problems in the womb
Main Points: Heart experts have developed the first scientific statement on detecting, managing and treating heart abnormalities in the womb.
Read moreHeart health as young adult linked to mental function in mid-life
Main Point: Having blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels slightly higher than the recommended guidelines in early adulthood is
Read moreSmall wireless pacemaker is safe, effective in early testing
Main Points: A battery-sized, wireless pacemaker was safe and effective in early testing. The smaller leadless device may reduce the
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