Health News
Biking: For Fun, for Work, for Your Heart
Riding your bike regularly — whether it's for the wind in your face or to get to work — may help keep your heart healthy, two new studies found.
A New Device to Prevent Strokes
A new device could reduce the risk of a stroke in those who have had a stroke before.
Heart Rx Interactions: Talk to Your Doctor
All too often, medications interact with each other, and that can cause serious problems. Statins and some heart medications are no different.
High Blood Pressure and Your Brain
Your blood pressure and your brain health may be connected, according to a new scientific statement.
Blood Pressure Medications and Mental Health
What do blood pressure medications have to do with mood disorders? According to new research, there may be a link.
After Stroke, Time Matters
The faster a patient who has had a stroke has a procedure to remove the blood clot, the better, according to a new study.
AFib May Be More Dangerous Than You Thought
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) may pose more health risks than just stroke, a new study found.
An Alternative to Warfarin
There may be an alternative to warfarin to prevent cardiovascular problems associated with atrial fibrillation during cardioversion treatment, a new study found.
What Happens When You Skip Your Blood Pressure Rx
About 5 million patients enrolled in Medicare Part D are not taking their blood pressure medications properly, according to a new Vital Signs report.
A New Rx to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment option for the prevention of stroke and heart attack.