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Rebuilding Ways to a Healthy Heart
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women. It essentially cuts off supplies that the heart needs to keep pumping.
Abbott's Coronary Stent Approved
US Food and Drug Administration officials have given the green light to Abbott's new drug-eluting stent designed to open blocked coronary arteries and restore blood flow.
Best Surgery Options for Aneurysms?
Most abdominal aortic aneurysms do not have any symptoms and are typically discovered by accident. Treatment requires surgery. In the last ten years, a less invasive surgery has gained popularity.
So Is Being Overweight Bad, or Not?
Being obese is dangerous for your health. And so is being overweight, right? Well, yes. Or no. Or maybe. Or, it kind of depends. The answer is complicated.
Smoking Hurts Bypass Odds
There are a lot of reasons to quit smoking. Improved outcomes in bypass surgery is one of them. Quit now and be healthier sooner and later.
Pain Sensitivity Depends On Genetics
A person’s genetics determines a lot about them, including the way they look, their personality traits and health risks. Research suggests more and more that rare DNA combinations can play an important role in diseases and traits. Scientists are trying to find out more.
Merck Expects FDA's Review for Ezetimibe Atorvastatin
Merck (NYSE: MRK ), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced today that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has acknowledged the resubmission of a New Drug Application (NDA) for ezetimibe and atorvastatin tablets, an investigational combination medicine.
Eyes' Signs of Diabetic Heart Problems
Eye damage caused by diabetes is a serious problem on its own. But diabetic eye damage could also be a sign of heart problems to come.
Soldier's Heart Clogged
Heart health has been improving among Americans—including US soldiers. Service members who do have clogged arteries, however, appear to show no signs or symptoms.
It's Cold, But Working Out is Cool
With the pies and cookies and new toys to play with, it can be pretty hard to keep up that fitness routine over the holidays. No need to wait ' til after New Year's to exercise, especially with the activities that can be done outside.