Even low-stress surgery could be fatal for frail people
In a new study, researchers found that the threshold for when to perform elective surgery in a frail patient may be much higher than...
Drinking coffee may protect you from this health problem
Gallstones are solid particles that form from bile cholesterol and bilirubin in the gallbladder.
The gallbladder is a small pear-shaped saclike organ in the upper...
New pacemaker may reduce heart failure symptoms
In a new study, researchers reported that using brain circuits made in silicon, they have reduced symptoms of heart failure by reinstating the body's...
Grape stems might help fight prostate cancer
Grape stems are discarded en masse during the production of wine.
We love and produce a lot of wine in Nagano prefecture, and have been...
These drug combos may increase your hip fracture risk
In a new study, researchers found that there is a strong link between the number of fracture-associated drugs (FADs) older patients receive and their...
Scientists discover an important cause of irregular heartbeat disease
In a new study, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and often rapid heartbeat...
Kids with heart rhythm problems more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression
Children and teens with abnormal heart rhythms are more likely to have depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, according to...
Omega-3 may boost brain health in people with a common heart disease
Omega-3 fatty acids have drawn attention for their potential to keep people's thinking sharp as they age, and new research appears to support that...
Tightly controlling high blood pressure may help people live longer
In a new study, researchers found that tighter control of high blood pressure may add years to people's lives.
They found that for a typical...
Millions of Americans don’t know common heart attack symptoms
In a new study, researchers found that millions of Americans don't know any heart attack symptoms or how to best respond to them.
The research...