Health News
Vitamin D and Genes Play Nice Together
Vitamin D has been linked to many aspects of health, like bone health, heart health and memory. So, researchers looked to see which genes affect the link between vitamin D and health.
Generic Drugs for Diabetic Blood Pressure
A pharmaceutical company has the sole rights to produce a brand name drug for only so long. Eventually, the patent expires and other companies can produce a generic version of the drug. Most of the time the generic version is sold for less.
Meditation Boosts Heart Health
Meditation may not be high on your to-do list if you have a busy lifestyle. It makes sense to find time to unwind because the added relaxation may offer your heart a boost.
Fish Oil May Not Help the Heart
Fish oil supplements are thought to offer various health benefits. But can they reduce the risk of a common complication after heart surgery?
FDA Approves Pump for Heart Failure Patients Awaiting Heart Transplant
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved the HeartWare Ventricular Assist System, a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), to support heart function and blood flow in patients with end-stage heart failure who are awaiting a heart transplant.
Drug-Eluting PAD Stent Approved
US Food and Drug Administration officials have approved the first medication-coated stent designed to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), giving patients with blocked thigh arteries another option.
Heart Breaking Complications
Scientists have known for a while that some chemotherapy agents can cause heart disease in some patients. This complication is now being seen in some women taking a popular breast cancer drug.
Heart Check-Ups For Next-Of-Kin
Prevention is always best, but finding out what needs preventing is the first step. Family members of patients that suffered sudden cardiac death may have higher risk for heart trouble themselves.
When the Body Turns on Itself
Some people's immune systems produce antibodies that fight parts of their own bodies. These aren’t always a big deal. But sometimes they can contribute to stroke or miscarriage risk.
FDA Approves First Drug-Eluting Stent to Treat Peripheral Arterial Disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Zilver PTX Drug-Eluting Peripheral Stent ( Zilver PTX Stent), the first drug-eluting stent indicated to re-open a particular artery in the thigh ( femoropopliteal artery) when narrowed or blocked as a result of peripheral artery disease (PAD).