In a proof-of-concept study, researchers show that genetically engineered green bottle fly larvae can produce…
Month: March 2016
Generosity and commitment to causes improve when giving is personal
Whether the call to action is to support an important cause, save a life, or…
Digital health tool helps cardiac rehab patients shed more pounds
Adding a digital health tool to traditional cardiac rehabilitation appears to help people recovering from…
Missed opportunities to avoid painful shocks at the end of life
Many patients who have a common medical device known as an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)…
Long naps, daytime sleepiness tied to greater risk of metabolic syndrome
Taking long naps or being excessively tired during the day is associated with a higher…
Depression after heart disease diagnosis tied to heart attack, death
New research shows patients with a history of chest discomfort due to coronary artery disease…
Two decades have brought little change for women in cardiology
Female cardiologists are less likely than their male counterparts to get married and have children…
Women, men with suspected heart disease have similar symptoms
Chest pain and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms reported by both women…
Statewide initiative associated with improved cardiac arrest outcomes
Statewide efforts to equip family members and the general public with the know-how and skills…
Many women not properly informed of heart risk by their doctors
Although nearly three-quarters of women taking a recent survey had one or more risk factors…