heart attack

Climber dies after scaling summit of Alaska’s Mt. Mckinley

Tragedy has struck at Mount McKinley again. An Alaskan climber died Friday morning after scaling the summit of North America's highest peak.

Working for long hours might give you heart attack--study

If you have been working overtime to impress your boss, stop here, as a new study has found that spending extra hours at work is bad for heart.

Antidepressants may up heart attack risk--study

Depression is considered to be heart attack risk factor. Now researchers have found that antidepressants are also not safe for heart.

Your key to longevity: eat apples--study

It's said that 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away.' Now scientists have now found scientific evidence.

Diet soda ups risk of stroke, heart attack--study

Countless studies have linked the consumption of sugar-laden sodas with multiple risk factors for heart disease. Now, a new study also supports these claims.

Repeated miscarriages may raise heart attack risk--study

Women who suffer repeated miscarriages are at an increased risk of heart attack later in life, finds a new study.

Anthera Seeks to Tap Heart Attack Market by Blocking Inflammation

 Big Pharma giants are gathering in Chicago this week to wine and dine doctors at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions, hoping docs will keep prescribing their multi-billion-dollar heart drugs. Not many little biotechs can compete in this league, but Hayward, CA-based Anthera Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: ANTH) is hoping to lay some groundwork for a new drug that could give Big Pharma another way to generate billions from treating heart attacks.

 

Zsa Zsa Gabor hospitalized with 'massive blood clot'

Ailing actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is back in hospital with blood clots in her legs, her publicist John Blanchette was quoted by ABC News as saying.

Van Damme: I'm 100 percent healthy

New Orleans -- Belgian action movie star Jean-Claude Van Damme says he is "100 percent healthy" despite reports this week claiming he suffered a minor heart attack.

"Hours ago, I read a rumor online about me suffering heart attack!!," E! News quoted Van Damme as saying on his Facebook page Thursday. "Please, do not believe all what you read from rumors on any unofficial JCVD sites. Jean-Claude Van Damme is 100 percent healthy, training well for taking the fight and sending his fans & friends much love."

Timely flu shot confers heart benefits too

Getting a seasonal influenza jab confers more protection than just preventing the flu. According to the findings of a new study, it lowers the risk of heart attack in the following year.

Heart risk higher in Type D personalities--study

Pessimistic, stressed-out people are more prone to heart problems. According to the findings of a new study, “distressed” people, having a personality profile known as Type D, carry thrice the risk of future heart problems, compared to more contented, optimistic people.

Aggressive people run higher heart risk--study

A soft and pleasing personality not only adds to you overall outlook, it also gives you a health advantage. According to the findings of a new research, aggressive and angry people face a greater risk for heart attack and stroke.