Heart Attack :: Viagra may help heart attack patients
Erectile dysfunction drugs may be better than nitroglycerin in protecting the heart from damage before and after a severe heart attack, Virginia Commonwealth University researchers report today.
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Gum Disease :: Treatment for gum disease could also help the heart
Scientists at University College London (UCL) have conducted the first clinical trial to demonstrate that an intensive treatment for periodontitis (gum disease) directly improves the health of blood vessels.
Smoking :: Pregnant smokers raise their child’s risk of stroke, heart attack
Women who smoke during pregnancy can cause permanent vascular damage in their children ? increasing their risk for stroke and heart attack, researchers said at the American Heart Association?s 47th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention.
Diesel :: Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters
Diesel fumes pose a major health risk to commuters, according to a new report by the non-profit Clean Air Task Force.
Wine :: Light wine intake give longer life expectancy in men
Drinking a little alcohol every day, especially wine, may be associated with an increase in life expectancy.
Heart Attack :: Heart attacks can give couples a new lease of life, says study
In-depth interviews reveal three distinct patterns of dealing with heart attacks. Couples make positive changes to their lives and relationships, are negative and fearful or regret lost opportunities to turn their lives around.
Cholesterol :: Statin therapy cuts bad cholesterol unprecedented 70 percent
Research conducted at the Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in Houston shows that a combination statin therapy lowers bad cholesterol by an unprecedented 70 percent, and has the added benefit of reducing life-threatening inflammation that can lead to heart disease and stroke.
Garlic :: Stanford study drives stake through claims that garlic lowers
When it comes to lowering cholesterol levels, garlic stinks, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Cholesterol :: Cholesterol in stroke patients exceeds national guidelines
Many stroke patients have cholesterol higher than national guidelines recommend that, if managed, may have prevented the stroke from happening, according to a study published in the Feb. 27, 2007, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Depression :: Depression increases health risks in heart failure patients
Psychological depression appears to contribute to worse medical outcomes for patients with heart failure, ranking it in importance with such risk factors as high cholesterol, hypertension, and even the ability of the heart to pump blood throughout the body.