Knee and Hip Replacements Linked to Heart Attacks Older Age, Recent Heart Attacks Increased the Risks Associated With Joint Replacement Surgeries July 23, 2012 -- People over age 60 who have surgery to replace a worn out hip or knee have a significantly higher risk of having a heart attack after their surgeries, a large new study shows.
Heart Attack, Stroke More Common in Shift Workers Study: Shift Workers at Greater Risk for Heart Attacks, Strokes July 26, 2012 -- Working the night shift or any non-traditional schedule may increase your risk of heart attack and stroke, a study shows.
Moderate Drinking Helps Men After Heart Attack? Study: 1 or 2 Alcoholic Drinks a Day Boosts Longevity Among Some Men After Heart Attack March 27, 2012 -- After a heart attack, men who continue to drink one or two alcoholic beverages a day may live longer than heavy drinkers or non-drinkers.
Calcium Supplements May Raise Heart Attack Risk Study Finds Calcium From Supplements Appears to Boost Heart Attack Risk; Supplement Industry Disagrees May 23, 2012 -- Calcium supplements should be taken ''with caution," Swiss researchers warn, as they may raise your risk of heart attack.
Can a Woman's Job Raise Her Heart Attack Risk? High-Stress Jobs May Boost Women's Heart Attack Risk July 18, 2012 -- Women with high-stress jobs are at higher risk of heart attacks and other heart problems compared to those with lower-stress jobs, according to a new study.
The advice sounds very simple. The best way to survive a heart attack is: 1. Recognize the symptoms. 2. Call 911. 3. Chew an aspirin while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive. But every year, 133,000 Americans die of heart attacks, and another 300,000 die of sudden cardiac arrest-largely because they didn't get help in time.
Men who have two drinks a day after surviving a first heart attack have a lower risk of death from heart disease than non-drinkers, Harvard researchers said, adding to evidence that moderate alcohol use may be healthy.
The drug maker Merck announced on Thursday that a combination of niacin and another medicine failed to protect against heart attacks and strokes in a large clinical trial, and that the company would no longer pursue approval of the combination drug in the United States.
'Gut Reaction' May Predict Heart Risk Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report.
'Gut Reaction' May Predict Heart Risk Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report.
An attack of gout can be so painful that most people would do anything to avoid another. Unfortunately, flare-ups often occur. Studies show that people who have suffered a first attack of gout have a 62% chance of suffering another within a year. The odds climb to almost 80% within two years.
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