Worldwide Obesity Becoming A “Large” Problem
While much scrutiny was placed on Americans, worldwide obesity has become what many are calling an epidemic.
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Campaign To Raise Cardiovascular Disease Awareness, Go Red For Women, Launching February 4, 2011
This new campaign may just be the perfect opportunity to create awareness.
Heart Disease Risks Decrease As Blood Pressure Decreases, CDC Explains
Heart disease encompasses a variety of diseases affecting the heart. It is known that women live longer than men.
Agent Orange Exposure May Allow Veterans Additional Treatment
A new suggestion by the Department of Veterans Affairs may assist veterans experiencing health issues due to exposure to Agent Orange while serving in Korea.
Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates Higher In Public, Lower At Home
A new study explains individuals may be more likely to survive cardiac arrest if it occurs in public than if they receive shock therapy at home.
Lower Blood Pressure With Brain Stimulation, Study
When trying to minimize pain in certain patients, doctors noticed that using deep brain stimulation typically lowered high blood pressure.
Snoring, Difficulty Sleeping Pose Long-Term Health Risks
Snoring may not only cause a tired day after the restless sleep, but may be a sign of higher heart disease and other health risks in the future.
Yearly Heart Disease Costs To Reach $800 Billion By 2030
The American Heart Association believes the primary reason for the increase will be caused by working to treat high blood pressure and the costs associated with it.
‘Good’ Cholesterol May Be Used To Lower The ‘Bad’
Heart experts have been analyzing the relative power of good cholesterol, HDL, as an additional deterrent of heart disease.
Many Statin Research Trials May Have Been Altered, Research Shows
Long believed to prevent high blood pressure and heart disease, statins may not be as beneficial as originally believed researches explain.
