Top Heart Disease News
Staying informed is key to battling heart disease. Treatment, diet, and suggested excercise are constantly changing. You'll also be surprised to learn what other factors can affect the health of your heart.
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Plavix works just as well in men and women: study
Results from a new analysis of major clinical trial data suggest that the popular clot-busting drug Plavix (clopidogrel) is nearly equally effective in both men and women. Read Summary > -
Infections may boost stroke risk
Researchers have found that infections of common pathogens such as Chlamydia pneumoniae, Helicobacter pylori, cytomegalovirus, and herpes simplex virus 1 and 2 may speed up the development of arterial disease. Read Summary > -
Acceptance of chronic illness helps people 'move on'
According to new research, chronically ill patients who give up hope that they will get better are actually happier than people who have not accepted their condition. Read Summary > -
1 in 4 heart failure patients returns to hospital: study
One in four heart failure patients return to the hospital within one month of being discharged, a new study has found, and doctors say this is an unacceptably high rate. Read Summary > -
Bad bosses increase workers' heart attack risk: study
Swedish researchers have found that having an inept or abrasive supervisor both increases workers' chance of having a heart attack and makes them more likely to take sick leave. Read Summary > -
Obesity appears to alter heart structure
Researchers say obesity is a major risk factor for left atrial enlargement (LAE)--a heart structure problem that increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, stroke, and death. Read Summary > -
Lack of health care worsens women's quality of life: WHO
Though women generally live longer than men worldwide, scientists say that women are not able to "reach their full human potential" because their critical medical needs are not being met. Read Summary > -
How to pay less for prescription drugs
The U.S. recession has made it more difficult than ever for people to afford their prescription medications, but according to one expert, there are several options for helping make meds more affordable. Read Summary >
