Heart, Blood and Circulation in the News

Statins May Hamper Workout Results

05/23/2013 - Overweight people on cholesterol-lowering drugs saw less fitness improvement than others in small study

Chronic Heartburn May Raise Odds for Throat Cancer: Study

05/23/2013 - But simple antacids appear to lower the risk, researchers report

Low Prenatal Iodine May Affect Child's Brain Development

05/23/2013 - Mothers with deficiency had kids with lower IQs and reading ability, researchers say

U.S. School Kids Should Get Hour of Exercise Daily: Report

05/23/2013 - Physical activity helps them do better academically and socially, experts say

Health Highlights: May 23, 2013

05/23/2013 -

Too Few Kids Use Fast-Food Calorie Info, Study Finds

05/23/2013 - Girls and obese children are likelier to take advantage of this knowledge

U.S. Teen Birth Rate Plummets: Report

05/23/2013 - Since 1991, rate has dropped by nearly half, health officials find

Health Tip: Caring for Baby's Heat Rash

05/23/2013 - Keep skin cool and dry

Health Tip: Help Prevent Water Contamination

05/23/2013 - Suggestions for people with a private well

Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant

05/22/2013 - Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint

CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms

05/22/2013 - But questions remain about widespread screening

Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count

05/22/2013 - Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs

Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk

05/22/2013 - Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds

Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain

05/22/2013 - But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients

Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet

05/22/2013 - Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms

Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say

05/22/2013 - Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements

Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study

05/22/2013 - Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest

American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress

05/22/2013 - One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says

Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters

05/22/2013 - Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say

Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report

05/22/2013 - An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says