The widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may help elderly patients with high blood pressure avoid developing atrial fibrillation.
The widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may help elderly patients with high blood pressure avoid developing atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm abnormality tied to stroke.
Researchers have found new evidence showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may play a role in preventing cell aging.
Researchers have found new evidence showing that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, may play a role in preventing cell aging.
Asthma often is misdiagnosed and undertreated in older people, with only 53 percent of those with asthma using prescribed inhalers, a small new study suggests.
Asthma often is misdiagnosed and undertreated in older people, with only 53 percent of those with asthma using prescribed inhalers, a small new study suggests.
Driving can be a major factor in elderly people's quality of life, affecting their mental health and overall well-being, an expert says.
Driving can be a major factor in elderly people's quality of life, affecting their mental health and overall well-being, an expert says.
Medicare may be hurtling toward the critical list, but most people don't want to pay for needed reforms from their own wallets.
Medicare may be hurtling toward the critical list, but most people don't want to pay for needed reforms from their own wallets.
Women who go through menopause early are almost twice as likely to have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis later in life, new research indicates.
Women who go through menopause early are almost twice as likely to have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis later in life, new research indicates.
The shingles vaccine is generally safe and well tolerated by patients, according to a new study.
The shingles vaccine is generally safe and well tolerated by patients, according to a new study.
Knee and hip replacements are more likely to fail in smokers than nonsmokers, according to two new studies.
Knee and hip replacements are more likely to fail in smokers than nonsmokers, according to two new studies.
Riddled with regret over missed opportunities? You may want to let it go. A new study suggests that being able to set aside regret might make for happier years later in life.
The ability to make decisions in new situations declines with age, apparently because of changes in the brain's white matter, a new imaging study says.
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday.
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday, making it considerably more affordable.
Potentially lifesaving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are not close at hand in most cases of cardiac arrest that occur in public places, according to a new study.
Potentially lifesaving automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are not close at hand in most cases of cardiac arrest that occur in public places, according to a new study.
Heart attack survivors are more likely to resume their sex lives if doctors reassure them it's safe, a new study shows.
Heart attack survivors are more likely to resume their sex lives if doctors reassure them it's safe, a new study shows.
A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.
A "spare tire" around the midsection raises the odds of sudden cardiac death in obese people, a new study finds.
The widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may help elderly patients with high blood pressure avoid developing atrial fibrillation.
The widely used class of cholesterol-lowering medications known as statins may help elderly patients with high blood pressure avoid developing atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm abnormality tied to stroke.
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link.
Even youngsters who seem to be in perfect health can be at risk for heart disease. Just ask Heather Link.
A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of developing heart disease, British and Danish researchers say.
A large new study is the first to show a direct link between a high body-mass index and the risk of developing heart disease, British and Danish researchers say.
Taser guns used by law enforcement can cause heart rhythm problems, sudden cardiac arrest and death, according to a new study.
Taser guns used by law enforcement can cause heart rhythm problems, sudden cardiac arrest and death, according to a new study.
Millions of middle-aged women experience it: that sudden onset of intense heat, sweating and flushing known as a hot flash.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
Dinosaurs may have suffered from arthritis, new research says.
A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- a painful, chronic ailment -- especially among obese women.
A new study suggests that severe weight gain might raise the risk for rheumatoid arthritis -- a painful, chronic ailment -- especially among obese women.
Knee and hip replacements are more likely to fail in smokers than nonsmokers, according to two new studies.
Knee and hip replacements are more likely to fail in smokers than nonsmokers, according to two new studies.
People with rheumatoid arthritis are at increased risk for gastrointestinal problems, such as ulcers and bleeding, and also for death related to gastrointestinal issues, a new study says.
Hip arthritis can cause a lot of pain and discomfort, but may not need surgery if discovered in its early stages.
Arthritis is a painful joint condition, and the feet are common hosts.
More than 4 million Americans now live with an artificial knee, and increasing numbers of younger patients are undergoing knee replacement surgery, new research reveals.
More than 40 percent of rheumatoid arthritis patients live a sedentary life, a new study finds.
Arthritis pain and stiffness can make it difficult to take care of household chores and cleaning.
Knee pain is common in middle-aged and older women, a new study finds.
Many primary care doctors don't know the long-term side effects of the chemotherapy treatments.
Many primary care doctors don't know the long-term side effects of the chemotherapy treatments that cancer survivors under their care may have been given, a new survey found.
Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests.
Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests.
Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.
Moderate weight loss reduces levels of inflammation that have been tied to certain cancers, at least in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.
A new survey of American apartment dwellers reveals that upwards of a third of nonsmoking residents sniff the stench of secondhand smoke in their building's public spaces.
A new survey of American apartment dwellers reveals that upwards of a third of nonsmoking residents sniff the stench of secondhand smoke in their building's public spaces.
Most people know what lifestyle choices will keep the chances of a cancer diagnosis low: Don't smoke, eat healthy, exercise and get the recommended screenings.
U.S. billionaire investor Warren Buffett says he has prostate cancer and will undergo radiation treatment in the coming months.
Exercise can help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life while they undergo treatment, a new study indicates.
Cancer survivors need to pay close attention to other aspects of their health as they age, researchers urge.
Diagnosing cancer is more difficult in certain groups of patients, according to a British study.
Breast cancers in women aged 40 to 49 that are diagnosed by mammograms have a better prognosis than those detected by doctors or the women themselves, a new study indicates.
Starting a family does not lead young adults to eat healthier in order to set a good example for their children, a new study says.
Starting a family does not lead young adults to eat healthier in order to set a good example for their children, a new study says.
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.
Regular consumption of berries, such as blueberries or strawberries, may help keep your brain functioning well as you age, new research suggests.
Large differences exist in the levels of salt in foods sold at major fast-food restaurants in the United States and other developed countries, a new study says.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday called on food producers, drug companies and veterinarians to help limit the use of antibiotics in farm animals.
American youngsters have a long way to go to reach new goals for a lower childhood obesity rate, a new study shows.
Gluten-free diets have become a popular way to manage gluten sensitivity, but a new analysis suggests that many people who stop eating gluten may not need to do so.
Scientists have long believed that urinary tract infections are typically caused by a person's own E. coli bacteria, but a new Canadian study suggests the bacteria may more often than not come from chickens.
A sweetener used in many organic foods may be a hidden source of arsenic, new research suggests.
Women who are both overweight and smoke during pregnancy could damage their baby's developing heart, a new study warns.
Chronic boredom grips one-fourth of office workers, which may affect their quality of work as well as their physical and mental health, a new study suggests.
