Big studies give mixed news on fish oil, vitamin D Taking fish oil or vitamin D? Big studies give long-awaited answers on who does and does not benefit from these popular nutrients. Nov 10, 2018 6 476
Coronary calcium levels a better predictor of patients at risk for coronary heart disease A new study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Session conference found that testing a patient's coronary calcium levels is a better predictor of blocked coronary arteries at risk for a heart attack and ... Nov 10, 2018 0 19
Overtreating patients for hypothyroidism could raise their risk of stroke, study finds For patients who take medication to treat hypothyroidism, being treated with too much medication can lead to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder associated with stroke, a new study of ... Nov 10, 2018 0 36
Many women have not heard of ovarian cancer before Dx (HealthDay)—Many women are not knowledgeable about ovarian cancer before diagnosis despite most women experiencing prediagnosis symptoms, according to a report published online Oct. 18 by the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Nov 10, 2018 0 6
New Ebola test produces results in remote areas (HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved emergency use of a new Ebola fingerstick test, which includes a reader that makes it possible to obtain results outside a laboratory. Nov 10, 2018 0 1
