Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms and Risk Factors

Cardiovascular disease describes the spectrum of atherosclerosis

Monday, February 29, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Cardiovascular Disease: Symptoms, Risk Factors & Types Heart disease (coronary artery disease) occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, the vessels that supply blood to the heart. Heart disease can lead to heart attack... Read more ...  News Graphic Cigarette Warnings May Target Brain's 'Quit Centers' Disturbing images on cigarette pack warning labels activate brain regions crucial in quitting smoking, a new study suggests. "Regulators can and should use this research to craft... Read more ... Recovery From Ultramarathon May Take Up to 5 Days It takes ultramarathon runners about five days to recover from an event, a new study shows. Ultramarathons are much longer and more physically demanding than the traditional... Read more ... Physically Fit May Bounce Back Better After Heart Attack Physically fit people may be less likely to become depressed after a heart attack, a new study suggests. Heart attack survivors are three times more likely to have depression than... Read more ... 1 in 3 Americans Drinks Sugary Soda or Juice Daily: CDC Almost one-third of Americans drink at least one sugar-laden soda or juice every day, federal health officials report. Sugary drinks are a major source of added sugars consumed by Americans... Read more ... 'Pot Tourists' Linked to Surge in Colorado ER Visits Some tourists who have visited Colorado to sample the state's legal marijuana haven't been able to handle their high, prompting a steep increase in pot-related trips to the emergency room... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home