Marital Strain Increases Risk of Death, Heart Disease Reported February 18, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Certain types of marital strain can increase women's risk of death and men's risk of heart disease, say researchers reporting at the Second International Conference on Women, Heart … [Read more...]

Lowering Heart Failure in Hypertensive PatientsReported September 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Having a "big heart" may be considered a good thing in some circles, but people with high blood pressure are better off if they keep their heart in the normal size range. A new study reveals preventing or reducing a type of enlarged heart known as left ventricular hypertrophy, … [Read more...]

Lowering Blood Pressure - Saving LivesReported March 12, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Seventy-two-million people in the United States have high blood pressure -- a potentially dangerous condition that can lead to a stroke or heart attack. For many, it means changing their habits and taking medications every day. But now, doctors are testing a new approach -- … [Read more...]

A new study shows an association between low vitamin D levels and risk factors for cardiovascular disease "in a nationally representative sample." Dr. Keith Norris, at Drew University School of Medicine in Los Angeles, and colleagues analyzed data from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III), conducted between 1988 and 1994. They evaluated … [Read more...]

Low-Fat Diet not EnoughReported February 13, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Three new studies reveal postmenopausal women following a low-fat eating pattern do not significantly reduce their risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke or colon cancer. During the Women's Health Initiative Dietary Modification Trial, researchers … [Read more...]

Low Carb Diet May Harm Heart   Reported August 25, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Going low carb to lose weight? New research shows you may be jeopardizing your heart health by trading in carbohydrates for protein. Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) have come across a significant link between low-carbohydrate/high protein … [Read more...]

Losing Sleep Over Blood Pressure Monitors Reported December 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A device used to measure nighttime blood pressure may interfere with patients' sleep, thus affecting the accuracy of the test results. "Blood pressure (BP), measured during sleep correlates better with heart attacks and strokes compared to blood pressure measured in the doctor's … [Read more...]

Human urine may cure blood pressure Reported November 09, 2007 WASHINGTON: A study has identified a hormone from human urine, a xanthurenic-acid derivative, which might help safely flush sodium out of the body and could be harnessed to develop more effective and safer treatments for high blood pressure, or hypertension. The Cornell and the Boyce Thompson Institute for … [Read more...]

Heart disease risk begin at early age Reported November 06, 2007 WASHINGTON: The problems of overweight and heart disease risk factors begin at an early age, and may become evident by the time a child reaches age seven, according to a study. While making a presentation at the American heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2007, the researchers revealed that their … [Read more...]

Study: Chronic worrying increases your odds of a heart attackReported January 07, 2008 WASHINGTON - Those Type A go-getters aren't the only ones stressing their hearts. Nervous Nelsons seem to be, too. Researchers reported Monday that chronic anxiety can significantly increase the risk of a heart attack, at least in men. The findings add another trait to a growing list of … [Read more...]

Women over 40 with depression may be at risk of developing heart disease: studyReported July 16, 2008 TORONTO - A new study released Wednesday suggests there may be a connection between depression and developing heart disease in middle-aged women. Statistics Canada tracked the health of nearly 5,000 men and women aged 40 or older over a 12-year period and found women had … [Read more...]

Statins less effective for women post-heart attack Reported December 19, 2007 TORONTO -- Statins appear to reduce the risk of death following a first heart attack - but the benefit from these widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs seems less pronounced in women than in men, a Canadian study suggests. The McGill University study, an analysis of six years of health records … [Read more...]

Protein test beats cholesterol test in predicting heart attack risk: studyReported July 17, 2008 TORONTO - Measuring the ratio of two forms of proteins in the blood is superior to cholesterol testing as a means of predicting heart attack risk and should become part of standard practice by doctors, researchers say. In a study published in this week's edition of The Lancet, … [Read more...]

One-third of deaths from bypass surgery likely preventable, study findsReported June 09, 2008 TORONTO - Less than two per cent of patients who undergo cardiac bypass die in hospital after their surgery, but an Ontario study suggests about one-third of these fatalities could have been prevented. In a study of records from nine Ontario hospitals that routinely perform bypass … [Read more...]

Glass of red wine or one drink may help heart health, more may do harm: studyReported February 12, 2008 TORONTO - Red wine has been touted as beneficial for cardiovascular health, but new research suggests that while one glass of that favourite Merlot or Shiraz may indeed be heart healthy, two or more could actually do more harm than good over time. Furthermore, those … [Read more...]

Legacy Heart Center: New Screening Tests Can Detect Heart Problems Before They Are Life-ThreateningReported February 05, 2008 PLANO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New screening tests that were largely unavailable five years ago, can quickly and painlessly detect potential heart problems well before they become life-threatening, according to Legacy Heart Center managing partner … [Read more...]

Women at long-term heart risk after preterm deliveryReported November 23, 2007 NEW YORK - Many decades after giving birth to a preterm infant, women appear to be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers found. In the current issue of the journal Epidemiology, Dr. Janet M. Catov of the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and colleagues note that there is … [Read more...]

Too much exercise may speed heart failureReported August 16, 2007 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Though exercise can be a key part of managing high blood pressure and heart disease, new animal research suggests there can be too much of a good thing. In experiments with rats, researchers found that excessive exercise worsened high blood pressure and progression to heart … [Read more...]

Removing Clot Aids Heart Attack RecoveryReported February 07, 2008 NEW YORK (AP) -- New research suggests that more people survive major heart attacks with fewer problems if doctors use a mini-vacuum to clear out an artery blockage instead of pushing it aside to restore blood flow. The Dutch study is the largest to date to show that suctioning out the clot before … [Read more...]

Heart surgeries more dangerous for women, study indicatesReported September 03, 2007 Heart surgeries that typically save men's lives can be deadly for women, research presented at the annual European Society of Cardiology meeting in Vienna on Monday suggests. A small study of 184 women conducted by Dr. Eva Swahn of the department of cardiology at University … [Read more...]

Caffeine may increase blood pressure Reported August 12, 2007 That extra cup of joe in the morning may help you feel more alert, but depending on your tolerance to caffeine, it could also cause a spike in your blood pressure. Led by Dr. Noha H. Farag, a team of researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City set out to determine … [Read more...]

Active women face reduced risk of heart disease as they ageReported August 28, 2007 For women, getting into the habit of being physically active when you're young influences the likelihood you'll be active later in life, helping to cut the risk of coronary heart disease, researchers report. A large study of nearly 40,000 women indicates women who were the most … [Read more...]

New Study: More Women Under 45 Dying of Heart DiseaseReported November 21, 2007 For decades, heart disease death-rates have been falling. But a new study shows a disturbing trend -- more women under 45 are dying of heart disease due to clogged arteries. Eye on Health spoke with a local heart specialist, and a woman who warns others to be careful. Las Vegas resident, … [Read more...]

Technician Findings Reduce Heart Attack Chances In 40% Of DiabeticsReported November 30, 2007 Technion researchers have found that vitamin E supplements can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and related deaths for diabetics who carry the ‘Hp 2-2 gene’, the particular variant of the ‘haptoglobin gene’ held by 40% of diabetes sufferers. Dr. Andrew Levy, who … [Read more...]

Statins cut risk of stroke, heart attack in study Reported November 10, 2008 Boston researchers reported yesterday they have developed a strategy that dramatically reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and even death among older adults who don't have the traditional warning signs of perilously clogged arteries. Using a test they pioneered, scientists from Brigham and … [Read more...]

Ho, ho, ho heart attack?Reported December 26, 2007 The good side of holiday hoopla -- increased camaraderie, generosity of spirit -- can help ease depression for some. But what is balm for the mind can be bad news for the ticker. National statistics show that even as suicides go down during the holiday season, deaths from heart disease go up. Cardiac problems increase so … [Read more...]

Researchers work on new artificial heartReported June 13, 2008 HOUSTON, June 13 (UPI) -- The Texas Heart Institute said a $2.8 million federal grant will be used to fund development of a new artificial heart that pumps blood continuously. Previous heart-assist pumps duplicated the pulse of the natural heart, the institute said Thursday in a release. The experimental device … [Read more...]

Houston girl, 6, first to receive child-sized heart pump implant, diesReported December 15, 2007 HOUSTON (AP) - A six-year-old Houston girl who became the first patient in the world to receive a DeBakey child heart pump has died. Anna Grudziecke died Sunday at Texas Children's Hospital, said her physician, Dr. Charles Fraser Jr. She received the pump late last month. … [Read more...]

The battle against smoking should start on the screenReported June 08, 2008 The UAE is showing growing impatience with smoking and smokers, especially after the latest findings from national and international research that underscores the horror stories about the detrimental effects on health of tobacco. In this country, three out of 10 people smoke, while up to 65 per … [Read more...]

Middle East moves towards 'new era' in challenge of managing cardiovascular diseasesReported December 22, 2007 'A New Era for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction,' will take place from December 5. It is organized under the patronage of H. E. Humaid Mohamed Al Qutami, Health Minister of the UAE & is being supported by an educational grant from Pfizer. Leading specialists … [Read more...]