Cardiovascular Health

Infection Dangerous After Heart TransplantReported October 12, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Patients who develop a central nervous system infection after having a heart transplant are at serious risk for death. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester, Minn., collected data from 315 consecutive heart transplant recipients from 1988 through 2006. They … [Read more...]

Killing Ourselves? Reported July 02, 2009 ROCKVILLE, Md. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- We are spending more money to fight disease and cure cancer than any other country in the world, but Americans are still managing to kill themselves. The number one cause of death for both men and women is preventable.   What do the latest stats reveal about you?   … [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...]

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...]

More Time for Stroke VictimsReported May 29, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Stroke victims have a longer window to get life-saving treatment than originally thought, according to researchers. A new study suggests the traditional three-hour time window for doctors to administer a potent clot-busting medication to save brain tissue is too short. Researchers showed … [Read more...]

New Drug Reduces Bodyweight Reported April 15, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new drug may substantially reduce the bodyweight, waist circumference, and risk factors for heart disease in obese people, according to new research. In a trial conducted in Europe and the United States, … [Read more...]

Obesity Rates Based on EthnicityReported April 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Obesity rates may be affected by a child's ethnicity and race starting as early as four years old. New research suggests American Indian and Native Alaskan children are twice as likely to be obese than children who are white or Asian. The study also shows whites and Asians have a … [Read more...]

Pediatric Heart Patients Deserve Happy EndingReported March 31, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Children who undergo surgical repair of complex heart defects have a good prognosis these days. More than 90 percent survive the operation. New research suggests not all these kids go on to live happy lives, however, according to a study out of Cincinnati Children's … [Read more...]

Reducing Cholesterol Reported June 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Researchers have discovered a regulator that could lead to new therapies for lowering unhealthy levels of cholesterol and fats. The team of scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health demonstrated that turning off the regulatory molecule – known as XBP1 – dramatically reduced blood levels of cholesterol … [Read more...]

Saved by LeechesReported January 04, 2008 LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Right now, nearly 100,000 people need an organ transplant. But for some, the life saving surgery won’t happen because they’re allergic to the drugs needed for the surgery. Now, help may come in the form of leeches! Daryl Vinson got his groove back! It’s amazing he can move -- let alone, … [Read more...]

 MRI and computer technology are merging to give doctors unprecedented views of the heart, as well as a new, non-invasive tool for predicting heart attacks. A few months ago, Keith Weatherman was experiencing shortness of breath and crushing chest pain. EKG tests found nothing, so his doctor ordered a new, cardiac MRI stress test. “[It was] very simple. Non-invasive. No … [Read more...]

Stem Cells Save Legs Reported December 25, 2009 CHARLESTON, S.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Two million people in the United Sates suffer from critical limb ischemia, or poor blood flow to their legs. As the number of diabetics soars, the number of those affected is expected to almost double by 2020. The condition causes severe pain and chronic infection. Surgery to open … [Read more...]

Study Links Plastics to Disease Reported September 17, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The same chemical that’s been causing a lot of concern over its use in baby bottles is now being linked to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and liver-enzyme abnormalities in adults, according to a new study. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is commonly used in plastic … [Read more...]

The “Write” Way To Lose Weight Reported July 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) Is the pen mightier than the spoon? One new study indicates when it comes to losing weight it’s a very effective tool. According to the findings of one of the largest and longest running weight loss maintenance trials, keeping a food diary can double a person’s weight loss. “The more food records … [Read more...]

Lower IQ 'a heart disease risk'   Reported July 14, 2009 Given the findings, public health messages on things like exercise and diet could be simplified, the authors say in the European Heart Journal. In the study of over 4,000 people, IQ alone explained more than 20% of the difference in mortality between high and low socioeconomic groups. This … [Read more...]

Viagra Saving Children   Reported July 20, 2009 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Heart disease kills a half a million people year. Now toddlers -- even infants -- are being treated for it, and some with a very grown-up drug. Viagra was first studied as a heart medication, and doctors are now getting back to its roots in the young population … [Read more...]

7 Sleep Myths Reported January 13, 2009 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- You spend one-third of your life sleeping. Not getting the right amount or the right quality of rest can wreak havoc on your health, but there are a lot of myths surrounding the crucial habit. Here are seven misconceptions about sleep that may surprise you. It's the way we rest, relax and recharge … [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...]

BMI, Waist Size Predict Heart Disease Reported December 08, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- When body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, both well known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), are properly measured by trained staff, they can accurately predict the risk of fatal and non-fatal disease. Results from a large prospective study of more than 20,000 … [Read more...]

Aspirin prevents strokes but not heart problems for most women, study showsWednesday, March 09, 2005 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Middle-age women can cut their risk of strokes but not heart attacks by regularly taking low doses of aspirin, and the pills help prevent both problems in women 65 and older, a major study found. The results are … [Read more...]

Can Heart Disease Meds Treat AMD? Reported December 03, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Low-dose aspirin may have positive impacts on age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is an eye disease that shares similar risk factors as cardiovascular disease (CVD). Recent studies have linked early-stage AMD to a more likely chance of developing CVD. Researchers found that aspirin, … [Read more...]

Cholesterol Drugs for Kids? Reported September 02, 2008 GAINESVILLE, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics recently issued a recommendation for kids at high risk for early heart disease to be put on high-powered statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. But is it safe? Fourteen-year-old J.P. Silvestri is a sailor at heart, but it's that very same … [Read more...]

Coffee, Cigarettes and AA Reported July 22, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A recent study reveals coffee and cigarette use among Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) members is greater than among the U.S. population. Researchers want to find out what type of impact these two items have on recovering alcoholics. "Drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes are part of the culture of AA, but … [Read more...]

Corticosteroids Linked to Pneumonia Reported December 01, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Inhaling corticosteroids to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may cause pneumonia, a new study shows. The lung disease COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting up to 15 million people. Its prevalence is on the rise, but no medicine or … [Read more...]

Diabetes and Hearing Loss Reported June 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – New research shows diabetes may cause hearing loss. Researchers at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) worked together to analyze preexisting data from hearing tests administered from … [Read more...]

VTE increases risk for heart attack, stroke November 23, 2007 MedWire News: Patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE) have a substantially increased risk for arterial cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke, a Danish population-based study reveals. The excess risk was most pronounced in the first year after VTE but … [Read more...]

DVT: What You Need to Know   Reported July 14, 2009 LAS VEGAS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- It's being called a public health crisis. It kills more people than HIV and breast cancer combined, but most of us don't even know what it is. About 2 million Americans have DVT, and it can kill in an instant. Are you at risk?   NBC reporter David Bloom … [Read more...]

A few extra pounds may actually be good for people with type 1 diabetes. According to researchers who measured a key marker of heart health in people with this form of the disease, which is most often diagnosed in childhood, those who were heavier came out with better results. Specifically, they had less evidence of coronary artery calcification -- a primary factor in … [Read more...]

Even France, Haven of Smokers, Is Clearing the Air January 03, 2008 PARIS — Overnight, conviviality has taken on an entirely new meaning in France.Under a sweeping decree that took effect Wednesday, smoking has been banned in every commercial corner of “entertainment and conviviality” — from the toniest Parisian nightclub to the humblest village cafe. … [Read more...]

Genetic Switch Reported October 20, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Scientists say a genetic discovery in fruit flies could help better understand how injuries occur during a heart attack or stroke. Researchers say they have identified a genetic switch in fruit flies that helps oxygen-deprived cells survive. Deprivation of oxygen to vital organs can happen during a heart … [Read more...]