Health News

High Blood Pressure: Battling the Resistance
Some patients with high blood pressure do not respond to current treatments or therapies. Researchers may have found an innovative way to fight this resistance.
Shocking the Heart when Needed
Defibrillators are placed inside patients to correct heart rhythms that are too fast, too slow, or irregular. Many defibrillators in use today shock patients' hearts when they don't need it. Now, the FDA has approved a new implantable tool to fix this problem.
Mini-Strokes Under 60 Lead to Heart Attacks
After suffering a mini-stroke, most people face future heart problems. New research shows that after a mini-stroke, there is an increased risk of heart attack.
Heart-Healthy Nuts
Eating pecans is good for you. In fact, a new study shows that the stuff found in pecans may protect you against heart disease and other illnesses.
Getting the Heart Back to Work
After a heart attack, parts of the heart muscle can become damaged, making it harder to pump the usual amount of blood. Now, researchers may have found a way to get these damaged parts back to work.
Man's Best Friend Encourages Exercise
Dogs are living up to their name as man's 'Best Friend'. Your dog is doing more for you than your real friends: they're actually motivating you to exercise.
Bad Timing: Diabetes and Your Heart
The length of time a man has diabetes may determine the risks to his heart health.
Eye Disease Linked to Stroke
A disease that can cause vision loss in people of all ages also increases some patients' risk of stroke.
Stroke Patients: Get Happy, Get Moving
Anyone with depression should get help, but it's especially important for stroke patients if they want to complete day-to-day tasks and maintain their independence.
Cup of Joe for the Heart
We've been told that coffee can be bad for our heart health, but a new study shows that drinking some coffee can actually promote the health of women.