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Artery Disease May Threaten Patients After Heart Attack
When an artery that brings blood to the heart is blocked, a heart attack can occur. If a patient has a partially blocked arteries, their risk of death after a heart attack increases.
Early Artery Disease May Signal Erectile Dysfunction Later
Signs of heart disease can be worrying at any age. A new study found that early signs of artery disease can signal more than just future heart problems in men.
Eye Infections Tied to Poor Contact Lens Care
In one year, almost 1 million people sought medical care for the same eye health problem — and that problem could be the result of patients not taking care of their contacts.
Oxygen Therapy for Concussions
Some military service members who have had concussions report that intensive oxygen therapy relieved their symptoms. But new research questions the effectiveness of this treatment.
Mothers of Multiple Children Need To Care For Their Hearts Too
Many moms are on the lookout for the flu, chicken pox and scraped knees in their kids. But a new study suggests that some mothers might need to pay closer attention to their own heart health.
Blood Pressure Rx for Heart Failure May Extend Life
Common blood pressure medications called beta blockers have been shown to help some heart failure patients. But the latest research has found that the medications may help a wider range of heart failure patients live longer.
Aspirin Did Not Reduce Heart Disease Deaths
Instead of the old adage about an apple a day, many doctors advise their patients to take an aspirin a day to prevent heart attacks. Which may be good advice. But new research suggests that aspirin may not keep patients from dying of a heart attack.
Mayhem Bodybuilding Supplement Recalled
Chaotic Labz, Atkins, Arkansas, is voluntarily conducting a nationwide recall of Mayhem dietary supplement capsules, Lot #CLM061114 with an expiration date of 06/2016, to the user/consumer level. Mayhem’s intended use is as a bodybuilding supplement.
Treatment for Irregular Heartbeat May Raise Dementia Risk
For people with irregular heartbeats, the anti-clotting medication warfarin can prevent strokes. But, combined with other medications over a long period of time, it may cause other health problems.
Device May Offer Alternative to Rx for Arrhythmia
A new device may offer an alternative to anti-clotting medication for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF).
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