Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More >>
Although people with a family history of high blood pressure (hypertension) are at much greater risk of developing the condition themselves, regular exercise and physical fitness may significantly lower that risk.More >>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More >>
Heart palpitations and high blood pressure are strong risk factors for a common heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation, a new study reports.More >>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More >>
Corticosteroid nasal sprays apparently are not a silver bullet when it comes to symptom relief for acute sinusitis patients, a new review suggests.More >>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday.More >>
The blockbuster drug Plavix (clopidogrel), used to prevent clotting in some heart patients, will go off patent in the United States on Thursday, making it considerably more affordable.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 9:23 AM EDT2012-05-08 13:23:58 GMT
The obesity epidemic may be slowing, but don't take in those pants yet. Today, just over a third of U.S. adults are obese. By 2030, 42 percent will be, says a forecast released Monday.More >>
The obesity epidemic may be slowing, but don't take in those pants yet. Today, just over a third of U.S. adults are obese. By 2030, 42 percent will be, says a forecast released Monday.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 4:06 PM EDT2012-05-08 20:06:02 GMT
(RNN) – I know, I know. We've heard it all before, haven't we. We, as a country are fat, and getting fatter.More >>
Figures released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday show we are hurtling toward a national health disaster. The 20-year forecast does not look good.More >>
Tossing out President Barack Obama's health care law would have major unintended consequences for Medicare's payment systems, unseen but vital plumbing that handles 100 million monthly claims from hospitals and other...More >>
Medicare's payment system, the unseen but vital network that handles 100 million monthly claims, could freeze up if President Barack Obama's health care law is summarily overturned, the administration has quietly...More >>
Thursday, April 26 2012 6:42 PM EDT2012-04-26 22:42:45 GMT
Medical marvel: Kidney transplanted twice in two weeks CHICAGO (RNN) - For the first time, a kidney has been transplanted twice … and in a span of two weeks. When the kidney had to be taken out of theMore >>
For the first time, a kidney has been transplanted twice … and in a span of two weeks.More >>
(WFLX)- Here's yet another reason to pile on those blueberries on your morning cereal. They aren't just high in antioxidants, a new study says they can actually boost brain power. The study includedMore >>
Here's yet another reason to pile on those blueberries on your morning cereal.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.More >>
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.More >>
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended approval of the weight-loss medication lorcaserin, even though concerns remain about cardiovascular side effects.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >>
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Columbus Regional offers free classes and seminars on a variety of health issues, from preparing to your first baby to facing the challenges of cancer.More >>
Columbus Regional offers free classes and seminars on a variety of health issues, from preparing to your first baby to facing the challenges of cancer.More >>
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