Canadians told to stop taking aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke If you've never had a heart attack or stroke, you likely should not be taking aspirin to prevent them, according to new research. Oct 2, 2019 0 4
Cooling cardiac arrest patients may mean better long-term brain function (HealthDay)—Lowering the body temperature in patients resuscitated from cardiac arrest helps a broader group of people than previously believed, a new French study finds. Oct 2, 2019 0 1
24-year-old's fainting was a clue to her fatal heart condition Christie Tolosky went to her family doctor's office to get a prescription for a toothache. She collapsed and was dead within an hour, leaving doctors looking for clues about what happened to the otherwise healthy 24-year-old. Oct 2, 2019 0 1
Gun control risks losing momentum as impeachment fever rises After mass shootings in Ohio and Texas this summer, gun control burst back on the scene as a major political issue for Democrats. Now it risks taking a back seat as impeachment fever overtakes Washington. Oct 2, 2019 0 1
Fresh health fears as Rome rubbish crisis intensifies Italian officials warned Wednesday Rome's burgeoning garbage crisis constituted a health risk, as rat control services worked overtime and the waste collection company board resigned. Oct 2, 2019 0 1
'Nerve-release' surgery helped ease one man's tough migraines (HealthDay)—Chronic migraine headaches plagued Adam Pressley from childhood, and by his 30s they had become a near-daily occurrence. Oct 2, 2019 0 5
Say yes to foam roller workouts (HealthDay)—Foam rollers are great tools for improving range of motion before a workout and easing soreness as part of the cooldown after exercise. Oct 2, 2019 0 1
Medicare spends more than $6 billion on secondary fractures (HealthDay)—Medicare could save billions of dollars if secondary fractures could be prevented with improved osteoporosis screening, according to a new National Osteoporosis Foundation report conducted by Milliman. Oct 2, 2019 1 3
Infectious diseases A-Z: Roll up your sleeve, it's time for your flu shot When is the best time to get your flu shot? Ideally, it's before flu season becomes active in your community. Oct 2, 2019 0 3
Antidepressant medications appear to be generally safe Antidepressants are generally safe, according to a new study by an international team of researchers. By assessing evidence from 45 meta-analyses, which combined the results from many studies, the researchers did not find ... Oct 2, 2019 0 14
