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One In Four Heart Attack Patients Suffer Heart Failure Within Four Years

By R. Siva Kumar - May 25, 2016 10:31 AM EDT

About one in four heart attack patients tend to suffer heart failure in just four years. The risk increases due to a number of factors including age and socio-economic deprivation.

Vitamin D boosts heart function in study

By Kanika Gupta - Apr 05, 2016 10:08 AM EDT

According to a British study, Vitamin D3 is vital to improve heart function in people suffering from heart failure.

30 Minutes Daily Workout Can't Prevent Heart Failure: Study

By Peter R - Oct 08, 2015 02:55 PM EDT

The study suggests a one or two hour workout to substantially reduce the risk of heart failure.

Bayer Heart Failure Drug Lowered Death Totals in Mid-Stage Trial

By Cheri Cheng - Aug 31, 2015 03:20 PM EDT

Bayer heart failure drug dramatically cut the number of deaths in its mid-stage trial.

Sir Christopher Lee, ‘Lord of the Rings’ Actor, Dies at 93

By Cheri Cheng - Jun 11, 2015 09:29 AM EDT

Sir Christopher Lee, famous for playing villains, has died at the age of 93.

Kidney Disease Doubles Risk of Heart Failure, Study Argues for Kidney Monitoring

By Peter R - Jun 01, 2015 11:58 AM EDT

A new study found that kidney health bettered by blood pressure and cholesterol measurements in predicting heart failure risk.

Heart Failure a Thing of the Past with Texas's Bionic Heart

By Peter R - Mar 12, 2015 01:45 PM EDT

The bionic heart has only one moving part and can adjust itself according to body's activity.

Light Exercise, Housework Signficantly Cuts Heart Risk in Seniors: Study

By Peter R - Feb 19, 2015 12:48 PM EST

A new study claims that a reduction in 10-year heart attack risk in elders who get light exercise every day.

Broken Heart Syndrome, A Real Medical Condition

By Maria Slither - Feb 12, 2015 08:48 AM EST

It's not all roses and chocolates on Valentine's Day.And for those who experience broken hearts and have been sad for a long time, be careful as it might be something more serious.

Rising Tennis Star Dubbed the Next “Anna Kournikova” Dies During Practice

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 22, 2015 01:48 PM EST

Violetta Degtiareva, who was dubbed the next Anna Kournikova, has reportedly died from heart failure during a practice session.

Gaming News: Game-binging Kills Another Taiwanese Man in 2015

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2015 01:32 PM EST

The man was found slumped motionless in his chair in Kaohsiung at an internet cafe.

How Wearable Technology Can Enhance Healthcare

By R. Siva Kumar - Jan 20, 2015 12:14 AM EST

It is possible to improve patients' health if fitness tracking gadgets and games consoles are used regularly, according to health service providers.

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