White blood cell activity increases in these patients when oral hygiene is neglected, study finds
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
Overweight women more likely to have infants with certain birth defects, research shows
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds
Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery
Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say
State-by-state report finds too few people meet fruit and veggie guidelines
Researchers see some success in alleviating hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Expert urges reliance on other predictive tools, but not all agree
Improvements seen in depression, quality of life
Smoking, birth control pills raise risk higher, research finds
Certain drugs increase the possibility of septal malformation, researchers find
Attention to gender differences, though, can make a difference, study contends
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds
Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say
In one Montana city, incidents fell but rose again when restrictions were lifted
CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests
New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests
Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal
People with mild form of the digestive disorder have slightly higher death rate, study shows
Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds
Stabilization of patients before flight may prevent many adverse events, researchers say
Inhaling microscopic particles could raise risk of heart disease, study finds
To prevent sudden cardiac death, researchers recommend electrocardiograms
Women much more likely to develop PAD if they had constellation of other symptoms, researchers found
Current OSHA guidelines are probably inadequate, researchers say
For those who have been hospitalized, risk may double over 7 years, research shows
Exercise also improves symptoms and related risk factors, study finds
Review shows evidence doesn't support using other treatments with statins
Atrial fibrillation patients drink lots of coffee, don't eat right, study suggests
Magazines that rank facilities don't take all measurements into account
Molecule in fat tissues spurs chronic inflammation that gives rise to disease, researchers say
Taking antacids with anti-clotting drugs doesn't change outcomes after a heart attack, researchers find
In atrial fibrillation study, blood-thinning drug best for those at highest risk of stroke
Quick test may detect peripheral artery disease, research shows
Experts recommend far fewer teaspoons a day than average person now consumes
Abnormal test results in those without gestational diabetes signals future heart risk, researcher says.
Despite new technology and methods, experts say simple CPR works best
Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds
Increase is small but worth noting, expert says, as product use grows
Study shows 10-year effort, major medical advances improved survival
In dog study, researchers saw new human coronary arteries form
Implantation in people at risk for stroke could reduce medication use, study suggests
Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds
Effects appear to differ from those of full-blown stroke
Injuries are fatal far more often than in other contact sports, study finds
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits
Preventive measures urgently needed, researcher says