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Fitness in middle age may help shield men from cancer later

(HealthDay)—Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.

Cancer created May 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Getting fit in middle age can reduce heart failure risk

Middle aged and out of shape? It's not too late to get fit—and reduce your risk for heart failure, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Quality of Care and Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions ...

Cardiology created May 15, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Increases in heart disease risk factors may decrease brain function

Brain function in adults as young as 35 may decline as their heart disease risk factors increase, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.

Cardiology created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Researchers' new diagnostic test can identify each person's optimal salt intake

(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have cut through conflicting advice about salt consumption by demonstrating that each person has a "personal salt index," an upper limit on daily ...

Health created May 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Obesity in early 20s curbs chances of reaching middle age

Young men who are obese in their early 20s are significantly more likely to develop serious ill health by the time they reach middle age, or not even make it that far, suggests research published in the online journal BMJ Op ...

Overweight and Obesity created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study shows gut bacteria byproduct predicts heart attack and stroke

A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not otherwise identified by traditional ...

Cardiology created Apr 24, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Tests to predict heart problems may be more useful predictor of memory loss than dementia tests

Risk prediction tools that estimate future risk of heart disease and stroke may be more useful predictors of future decline in cognitive abilities, or memory and thinking, than a dementia risk score, according to a new study ...

Neuroscience created Apr 01, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Simple breath test might diagnose heart failure

(HealthDay)—An experimental breath test, designed to quickly identify patients suffering from heart failure simply by analyzing the contents of a single exhaled breath, has demonstrated promise in early ...

Cardiology created Mar 25, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Results of trial to determine how to prevent future strokes encouraging

(Medical Xpress)—The results of a major, multicenter clinical trial to determine the best treatment for younger patients who have strokes that are potentially due to a hole in the upper chambers of the heart has provided ...

Cardiology created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Screening for breathing problems that affect children with Down syndrome while they sleep

Researchers at the University of Southampton are planning to investigate tests for a breathing disorder that affects babies and children who have Down syndrome while they sleep. They aim to provide the missing evidence so ...

Sleep apnea created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Screenings, targeted care reduce heart failure in at-risk patients

For at-risk patients, a simple screening and management program can be effective in preventing heart failure, according to research presented today at the American College of Cardiology's 62nd Annual Scientific Session.

Cardiology created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The side effects of statin ads

Television advertising may drive over-diagnosis of high cholesterol and over-treatment with statins, according to a new study by Dr. Jeff Niederdeppe from Cornell University in the US and colleagues. It appears that a trip ...

Cardiology created Mar 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Manchester patients take part in pioneering heart attack blood test trial

High levels of a chemical called troponin in the blood can indicate a heart attack. A new, highly sensitive blood test for troponin will be used on blood samples donated by 140 patients who were admitted to MRI with chest ...

Cardiology created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mediterranean-style diets found to cut heart risks (Update)

Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering heart-related ...

Cardiology created Feb 25, 2013 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (9) | comments 4

New blood thinner beats older drug for vein clots

(HealthDay)—People who need to take a blood thinner because they've had a clot in the deep veins of their legs appear to do better with the new drug Pradaxa (dibigatran) than with the older drug warfarin, ...

Medications created Feb 20, 2013 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast