People Treated for Atrial Fibrillation Rising
The number of people receiving hospital treatment for Atrial Fibrillation is on the rise.
Medical Breakthroughs
Paralyzed Monkeys Movement Restored
Scientists in the UK were able to restore movement to the hands of paralyzed monkeys.
Deadly Bacteria Found in E-Cigarettes
Many think using e-cigarettes is a healthier alternative to smoking tobacco.
Sepsis Contributes to Half of Hospital Deaths
A new study shows sepsis contributes to about half the deaths in US hospitals every year.
Less Sleep Could Mean More Body Fat in Children
Young children who consistently sleep less than the recommended amount are likely to have more body fat by the age of 7.
Too Much Exercise Bad for Heart
Too much strenuous exercise can be bad for your heart.
Antidepressant May Slow Alzheimer’s
A common antidepressant might slow Alzheimer’s disease.
Weekend Hospital Patients Have Higher Death Risk
A new Canadian study suggests some patients who remain hospitalized over the weekend have a higher risk of death – regardless of when they were admitted.
Football Players Have Less Memory Volume
College football players who suffered a concussion or have been playing for a long time have less volume in the part of their brain that’s important for memory.
Early Menopause Sufferers at Risk for Heart Failure
Women who go through menopause between the ages of 40 to 45 have a 40 percent higher risk of heart failure, according to a new study in the Journal Menopause.
