Fewer women are dying of childbirth-related health issues, but a World Health Organization (WHO) report says more can be done to improve women’s health by addressing more than reproductive concerns.
Heart Disease
President George W. Bush Has Stent Procedure
Former President George W. Bush was hospitalized on Tuesday to treat a blocked artery in his heart.
Hormone-Replacement Therapy: Could Estrogen Have Saved 50,000 Lives?
For more than a decade, doctors have cautioned women about the risks associated with hormone-replacement therapy. But those warnings may have put one group of women at increased risk of dying early, according to the latest study.
Statins Have Few Side Effects, But Should More People Be Taking Them?
Statins lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation and may be responsible for saving thousands of lives. Should everyone be taking the wonder drug?
Exercise Alone Can Melt Away Dangerous Belly Fat in Diabetics
Just by increasing their physical activity, people with type 2 diabetes can lose fat that accumulates in the liver and abdomen and lower their risk of heart problems.
Dr. Oz on the Real Threat to the Sopranos
James Gandolfini’s death is a reminder that everyone is vulnerable to heart disease
Restaurant and Prepared Foods Are Not Much Healthier Than They Were in 2005
Having A Pet May Lower Heart Disease Risk
They’re man’s best friend, and they may be one of the heart’s best allies as well.
Is Air Pollution Contributing To Hardened Arteries?
Smog and car exhaust can take a toll on the heart, and the latest research explores how.
Vitamin E May Boost Return to Healthy Hearts in Former Smokers
Smoking can harm the heart, and while quitting is the most powerful way to avoid heart disease, taking vitamin E after putting out the cigarettes may speed the process along.
Working Too Hard? Physically Demanding Jobs Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
While physical activity can lower the risk of heart disease, two studies suggest that jobs involving hard manual labor may harm, rather than help the heart.
Alcohol Doesn’t Affect Ability to Survive Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients who raised a glass or two a week may even enjoy slightly longer lives than those who didn’t drink.
It’s Not Just the Fat: There’s Another Way Red Meat May Harm the Heart
Saturated fat? Cholesterol? Sure, red meat has plenty of those, but it also contains a compound that toys with gut bacteria and can lead to clogged arteries.