Hot Temps Likely Not Tied to Heart Birth Defects

by | Aug 2, 2013 | Health News

Warm weather is not linked to birth defects of the heart, though unseasonably hot winter days may be associated with the rarest heart defects and requires more study, according to a new study from Israel.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Page: Congenital...

Sales Reps’ Presence Tied to Heart Stent Use

by | Aug 1, 2013 | Health News

Having sales representatives from medical device companies at hospitals may influence which products doctors use and ultimately drive up costs, according to a new study from Canada.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Angioplasty, Health Facilitiesread...

Fiber-Rich Grains Tied to Lower Diabetes Risk

by | Jul 31, 2013 | Health News

People who eat a diet high in fiber-rich whole grains are less likely to develop diabetes or heart disease, according to a review of past studies.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages: Diabetes, Dietary Fiber, Heart Diseases–Preventionread the full...