Avandia Side Effects, Heart Attack Risks

Many of us suffer from type 2 diabetes. In fact there are about 14 million people in the United States who are in this situation and a good number are being treated with Avandia, a medicine designed to increase the body’s sensitivity to insulin. The drug was first marketed...

Doctors Report Success With Heart Failure Treatment

" In the procedure, the bloated heart is shrunk with drugs while an artificial pump temporarily takes over the workload. Doctors are reporting surprising early success with a novel treatment they hope will one day cure congestive heart failure in thousands of dying patients:...

High Blood Pressure, the Insidious Killer

"Next time you are with a group of 3 friends, take a good look around; one of you will have high blood pressure. The sad part is, since there are no symptoms, you may not even be aware of it. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to heart attack, congestive heart failure,...