Bad Marriages Break Women’s Hearts Reported March 09, 2009 Researchers who studied marital strain, depression and risk factors for heart disease among 276 couples who had been married on average 20 years find the combination of martial strain and depression ups the chances women will suffer from metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as high blood pressure, … [Read more...]

Women wrong on heart disease: survey Reported June 12, 2008 Most women mistakenly believe that breast cancer is the leading cause of death among females, underestimating heart disease as the nation's biggest killer. Results of a Newspoll survey released show awareness around heart disease and what causes it is "dangerously low" among a … [Read more...]

Wholegrain boost for blood pressure August 18, 2007 WOMEN who get plenty of wholegrains in their diet may lower their risk of developing high blood pressure, a large study suggests. Researchers found that middle-aged and older women who ate the most wholegrains were less likely than those with the lowest intakes to develop high … [Read more...]

New studies shed light on stroke prevention and management 19 Sep 2005   Coinciding with National Stroke Week in Australia (19 - 25 September 2005) is the release of results from two recent stroke studies from the George Institute for International Health that investigate both the causative factors as well as a little … [Read more...]

LIFE SAVING COFFEE 20 Sept 2005 Your daily morning heart starter has been found to do much more than wake you up... it could save your life. Scientists have found a simple cup of coffee could prevent one of the most prevalent diseases facing western society. Nine new studies undertaken over fifteen years have found it can … [Read more...]

HRT 'no benefit' to older heartsJuly 13, 2007 More evidence that hormone replacement therapy could be harming, not protecting the hearts of older women has been published. Research into 5,000 women from the UK, Australia and New Zealand suggests women over 60 are more at risk of heart and blood problems. The British Medical … [Read more...]

Heart attack survivors unaware of risks Reported July 02, 2008 People who have already had one heart attack could die from a second because they know so little about the disease, a joint Australian–US study has shown. The first large-scale international study to assess the knowledge of heart patients about their disease revealed poor … [Read more...]

Genetics promises new era of health 12 July, 2007 Soon it will not be your family history that rings alarm bells in the GP's surgery. Instead, individual genes profiled from blood samples will alert doctors to your potential to develop a disease. This new technology means consumers will have little choice but to take preventive action when … [Read more...]

Boozy revellers face heart peril Reported January 02, 2008 ABOUT 100,000 young NSW men drank themselves into stupors over the festive break, many hitting the bottle so hard they risked a heart attack. The phenomenon has so alarmed medical experts they have coined a new expression for the cardio-vascular risks associated with heavy … [Read more...]

Better management improves survival rates of heart attack victims Reported January 29, 2009 Sydney (IANS): Better management practices have improved survival rates of heart attack victims, according to a study based on nearly 4,500 such cases. Researchers followed the outcomes for 12 years of 4,451 patients hospitalised during 1984-87, … [Read more...]

At Home Heart Watch Reported November 28, 2008 ATLANTA (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart failure affects more than five million people in the United States and it's the number one reason people over 70 are hospitalized. For patients, even the slightest change in diet or routine can turn into an emergency. Now, a new kind of monitoring system keeps a closer eye on their … [Read more...]

Aspirin Good for Women Reported November 15, 2005  (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Women should be taking aspirin to ward off both strokes and heart disease, according to two studies by investigators from Duke University in Durham, N.C. Researchers in the first study conducted a meta-analysis involving more than 95,000 men and women to see how regular aspirin use would affect … [Read more...]

Aspirin Safer Than Warfarin for Treating Narrowing Arteries Reported March 31, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study shows aspirin is safer than warfarin (Coumadin) in treating intracranial arterial stenosis -- a narrowing of the arteries that can cause stroke. Researchers randomly assigned 569 patients, who had a … [Read more...]

Aspirin Causes Bleeding for Some Reported June 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- An aspirin a day may keep a heart attack away, but it could also increase your risk of internal bleeding. Research shows use of aspirin by patients with no heart disease history reduces non-fatal heart attacks by about one fifth. However, new data shows it also increases the risk of internal … [Read more...]

Artificial Blood Deemed DeadlyReported April 30, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Hemoglobin-based blood substitutes (HBBSs), or artificial blood, may put patients at risk for heart attack or even death, a new study reveals. The development of blood substitutes may help save the lives of surgical and trauma patients in shock from blood loss and could be especially useful for … [Read more...]

Artificial ArteryReported November 19, 2007 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients worried about losing a foot because their arteries are clogged now have a new option to save their legs … and their lives. As many as 12 million people in the United States older than 50 have peripheral artery disease, or PAD. The condition results from a build-up of plaque in the … [Read more...]

Armor for the Heart Reported January 21, 2005 HONOLULU (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Every minute of every day, about three people will suffer a heart attack. Food plays a key part in the development of heart disease, but it's not necessarily what you cut out of your diet that can help. It's … [Read more...]

Dumaguing: 10 myths, truths about women's cardio health Reported June 16, 2007 1. STATEMENT: "I feel ok, so I must be a healthy woman" Answer: FALSE -- Even though when we think of cardiovascular disease we typically associate it with myocardial infarction or cardiovascular accident, the truth is that effects on the heart and the … [Read more...]

Apples at the Core of Good HealthReported April 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Whether you bite them, cook them, slice them or top them with peanut butter, new research shows regular consumption of apples, applesauce and apple juice significantly reduces one’s risk of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a defined as a cluster of three or more conditions including … [Read more...]

Taking vitamins C and E and beta carotene supplements does not seem to reduce the risk of heart attacks or heart-related death among women at high risk for heart disease, finds a study in Archives of Internal Medicine. Diets high in fruit and vegetables have been associated with lower rates of heart disease and stroke. It's thought that the antioxidants they contain prevent … [Read more...]

Amazing Heart Pictures December 8, 2004 PORT RICHEY, Fla. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Many people don't find out they have heart disease until it's very advanced. But new technology allows doctors to see in the heart like never before.Rodney Rea, D.O., no longer comes to the office as … [Read more...]

Air Pollution Causes Heart DiseaseReported December 21, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research out of New York University School of Medicine reveals air pollution causes heart disease. "We established a causal link between air pollution and atherosclerosis," says Lung Chi Chen, Ph.D., associate professor of … [Read more...]

Aerobics no Stretch for Older Adults Reported October 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Just three months of aerobic activity could reap huge benefits for older adults with Type 2 diabetes by improving the elasticity in their arteries, thereby reducing their risk of heart disease and stroke. Dr. Kenneth Madden, a geriatric specialist at the University of … [Read more...]

Advisory on Using Pain Medication Reported March 23, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Are you confused about what painkillers to take following recent arguing over the safety of COX-2 inhibitors? The American Heart Association's new science advisory on the use of COX-2 inhibitors and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … [Read more...]

Study: Active women face reduced risk of heart disease as they age Reported July 11, 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 active … [Read more...]

ACE Inhibitors Help Marfan SyndromeReported October 3, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) may get some much needed relief of their heart complications by taking an ACE inhibitor. Preliminary research from Australia shows the ACE inhibitor perindopril combined with a beta-blocker may help reduce aortic stiffness and dilation associated with MFS. … [Read more...]

More Good News About Statins Reported October 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Popular cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins are effective at reducing heart disease risks in people with diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a recent study. Researchers conducted the first study of its kind looking specifically at the impact of statins on patients … [Read more...]

Abnormal EKG Predicts Death in Stroke PatientsReported March 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims who also have abnormal electrical activity in their hearts are at a higher risk of dying within 90 days, compared to those with normal EKGs at the time of emergency treatment, according to a new study. An EKG records the waves of activity in the heart … [Read more...]

A New Valve With No Open-Heart Reported June 16, 2008 ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- One in seven people will have a significant aortic valve problem in their lifetime. That used to mean open-heart surgery and a painful recovery. But now, doctors have found a way to get the results … no open-heart surgery required. Mary Ann Cahalin has been a Girl Scout for 43 years! … [Read more...]