Health News
Do You Know the Name of Your Medication?
People with chronic conditions often identify their medication by how it looks. However, the increased use of generic medication could make this identification method dangerous.
No Such Thing as Healthy Obesity
Overweight and obesity are often associated with several different health problems later in life. But unhealthy people of normal weight could still be at risk.
Low Vitamin D Might Be Result of Disease, Not Cause
Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to cancer, heart disease and other serious illnesses. But is a lack of vitamin D a cause or result of disease?
Why US Stroke Deaths Have Declined
Rates of death from stroke have steadily declined in the past century. A recent statement investigated what factors are affecting this trend.
Heart Attack Risks for Men and Women
Women with mild forms of heart disease are thought to be at greater risk of one day having a major cardiac event and maybe dying from it. An international study has challenged this belief.
High Blood Pressure Treatment and Swollen Gums
Medication is just one of many causes of gingivitis, and a recent review of studies suggested that calcium channel blockers (CCBs) used to treat high blood pressure may be one of the offenders.
Defibrillator Might Not Be Dependable
If you are reaching for a defibrillator, the situation is likely one of life or death. But a new announcement warns that a certain type of defibrillator might not perform in that emergency.
Breaking Up Kids' Inactivity with Activity
Children of obese parents are at high risk for heart conditions later in life. What can be done to lower this risk?
FDA Talks Safety of HeartStart Defibrillator
Certain HeartStart automated external defibrillator (AED) devices made by Philips Medical Systems, a division of Philips Healthcare, may be unable to deliver needed defibrillator shock in a cardiac emergency situation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said today in a new safety communication for users of these previously recalled devices.
Common Technique Spotted Heart Rhythm Risk
While risk of stroke or heart failure rises with atrial fibrillation (abnormal heartbeat), people with the condition may not show any symptoms. A simple monitor, however, may diagnose this common irregular heartbeat.