The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it approved Baxalta Inc’s drug for use in patients with a…
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Blood clot prevention is higher priority at hospitals
Blood clots, which form when blood doesn’t flow properly, can happen to anyone, including travelers on long plane rides in…
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3 to 5 cups of coffee per day may lower heart attack risk
Good news for people who drink coffee every day: Consuming a moderate amount of coffee could lower the risk of…
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High Blood Pressure Can Make You Emotion-Blind
People with high blood pressure have more trouble than others in picking up emotional cues, a new study finds. Researchers…
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Green Tea Lowers Cholesterol, but Only a Little
Drinking green tea seems to cut “bad” cholesterol, according to a fresh look at the medical evidence. The finding may…
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New nanoparticles can form faster blood clots after blast trauma
For soldiers exposed to powerful bomb blasts or victims of severe car accidents, the timing of treatment is critical for…
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Secondhand marijuana smoke may harm blood vessel function as much as cigarette smoke
Secondhand marijuana smoke may pose a similar health risk to that of tobacco, suggests new research presented at the American…
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Doctors should ask heart patients about secondhand smoke, study says
Not all heart disease patients know that secondhand smoke is bad for them – and not all doctors are asking…
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Psoriasis or rheumatoid arthritis linked to heart risk
Several conditions that stem from a malfunctioning immune system – psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis – may create a…
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