US heart patients get unnecessary cholesterol tests

Many US heart patients may be getting unnecessary cholesterol tests, contributing to rising health costs, a new study suggests. For full post, click here.

Perception Of Stress Linked To Heart Attack Risk

People who think that stress is affecting their health "a lot" are at a much higher risk of heart attack compared to those who do not think stress plays such a big role in their overall health. The findings come from the UK's Whitehall II study, which has tracked several thousand civil servants in London for over two and a half decades. The study was published in the European Heart Journal... Original Source


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France aims to allow euthanasia

France aims to allow euthanasia
Despite a big ethics row, President Francois Hollande has reaffirmed his aim to legalise voluntary euthanasia.

How to Help Your Overweight Children Without Damaging Their Self Esteem

How to Help Your Overweight Children Without Damaging Their Self Esteem
Information every parent of an overweight child should know. This article explains the do's and don'ts of helping your child with their weight issues.

Milk does a body good? Maybe not always, Harvard doc argues

Milk: Celebrities are constantly asking if you’ve got any, because, as the long-running ad campaign says, it does a body good. But a Harvard pediatrician is arguing that the current U.S. recommendation of three servings of dairy a day isn’t necessarily one-size-fits-all. For some, it may be a significant source of additional sugar and calories. “This recommendation to drink three cups a day of mi... Complete article here

UK plans world's first '3-parent' IVF babies

UK plans world's first '3-parent' IVF babies
Britain plans to offer controversial "three-parent" fertility treatments to families who want to avoid passing on incurable diseases to their children.

Common Painkiller Linked To Heart Attack And Stroke, UK Warning

Common Painkiller Linked To Heart Attack And Stroke, UK Warning
Common painkiller, diclofenac, raises the risk of heart attack and stroke among patients with serious underlying heart conditions, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned. MHRA specifies that patients with circulatory problems, heart disease, heart failure, or a previous stroke or heart attack should stop using diclofenac...