Health - Heart health (Page4)
A summer camp that has heart
Friday, July 17, 2009, 10:07:00 PM -MSNBCJuly 17: At Camp Rhythm, kids with heart defects get a chance to participate in the cherished childhood ritual of summer camp without worrying about whether or not they’ll fit in. NBC's Kevin Tibbles reports.
Girl's broken heart healed itself after transplant
Tuesday, July 14, 2009, 4:29:00 PM -MSNBCJuly 14: Sixteen-year-old Hannah Clark is a typical teenager who likes to shop and hangout with her friends. Seeing her now, it's impossible to know she suffered cardiac failure as a toddler and had a donor heart grafted onto her own. The...
Lynne Cheney’s campaign to save lives
Tuesday, June 16, 2009, 12:05:00 PM -MSNBCJune 16: Lynne Cheney, wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney, and heart attack expert Dr. Jonathan Reiner discuss their mission to make defibrillators more available to the public.
Miracle baby survives heart procedure
Saturday, June 13, 2009, 2:14:00 PM -MSNBCJune 13: A one-year-old has made what doctors describe as a miraculous recovery after recently undergoing an emergency heart procedure at Montreal's Children's Hospital. CBC's Nancy Wood reports.
Detecting clogged arteries in minutes
Friday, June 05, 2009, 2:57:00 PM -MSNBCJune 5: A new simple test can tell you in a matter of minutes if your arteries are clear of cholesterol. WVIT-TV's Lisa Carberg reports.
CPR machine increases survival
Thursday, June 04, 2009, 5:58:00 PM -MSNBCJune 4: A California who experienced a sudden cardiac arrest, is crediting an automatic CPR device with saving his life. KNSD's Steve Luke reports.
New device helps clear blood clots
Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 1:48:00 PM -MSNBCMay 12: A new device removes blood clots without using dangerous drugs. KSL's Ed Yeates reports.
Firm sounded flu alarm weeks ago
Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 4:28:00 PM -MSNBCApril 28: KING's Eric Wilkinson reports on the Washington state company that sounded the alarm about the swine flu outbreak as early as March, weeks before the CDC or WHO did so publicly.
Link between depression, heart failure
Monday, April 20, 2009, 3:34:00 PM -MSNBCApril 20: A new study documents a 50 percent increased risk of heart failure for patients who develop depression. KSL's Ed Yeates reports.
New strategies for heart health, DVT prevention
Monday, March 30, 2009, 9:52:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 30:A new study concludes that a single "polypill" could possibly reduce heart attacks by 50 percent in average, middle-aged people. The cholesterol drug Crestor has been shown to also cut risks of blood clots. NBC's Nancy Snyderman reports.
'Polypill' could offer heart disease prevention
Monday, March 30, 2009, 7:48:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 30: A single daily pill that combines aspirin and four blood pressure and cholesterol medicines could potentially offer a simple way to prevent both heart disease and stroke. NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
Report: Statins can lower blood clot risk
Sunday, March 29, 2009, 10:58:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 29: According to a major study, statin drugs, which are taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, can also cut the risk of developing dangerous blood clots. NBC’s Robert Bazell reports.
Actions that can save someone during a heart attack
Monday, March 16, 2009, 12:08:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 16: WTVJ's Diana Gonzalez reports on what you can do to help save the life of someone who is having a heart attacks.
Traffic may trigger heart attacks
Friday, March 13, 2009, 7:25:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 13: A new study published by the American Heart Association suggests exposure to busy traffic may have a triggering effect on heart attack rates. NBC's Tracie Potts reports.
Barbara Bush released from hospital
Friday, March 13, 2009, 2:59:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 13: Former first lady Barbara Bush was released from the hospital following surgery to replace her aortic valve. MSNBC's Contessa Brewer reports.
New treatment available for leaky heart valve
Friday, March 13, 2009, 12:55:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 14: A new treatment is available for people with leaky heart valves. WTVJ's Diana Gonzalez reports.
Couple has heart attacks on same day
Tuesday, March 10, 2009, 7:29:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 10: A Texas couple is recovering after experiencing heart attacks on same day. KXAS's Scott Gordon reports.
Springing forward is tough on the ticker
Friday, March 06, 2009, 10:55:00 PM -MSNBCMarch 6: A recent study from Sweden found that the hour of sleep lost during the shift to Daylight Saving Time can have profound effects on the body and documented a five percent increase in heart attacks in the two weeks following the time change....
Emotional scene at Bush press conference
Thursday, March 05, 2009, 8:19:00 PM -MSNBCMarch. 5: Former president George Bush was in tears at a press conference to announce the successful outcome of heart surgery for his wife Barbara. NBC's Janet Shamlian reports.
Helping kids overcome shyness
Friday, February 27, 2009, 3:23:00 PM -MSNBCFeb. 27: Psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and Leil Lowndes, author “Goodbye to Shy,” discuss ways to help your child overcome shyness.
Doc: Economic stress bad for heart health
Monday, February 23, 2009, 2:39:00 PM -MSNBCFeb. 23: Dr. Melissa Tracy says she believes stress explains why more patients in their 30s and 40s are having heart attacks. NBC's Diana Gonzalez reports.