Feb 07 Watch Diabetes Study Partially Halted Due to Cardiac Risk A new study on Type 2 diabetes was partially halted after research showed lowering blood sugar levels for some high-risk patients increased their chances of dying from a heart attack. The head of the American Diabetes Association details the surprising… Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch Chief Justice’s Seizure Raises Questions About Causes Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, who was released from the hospital on Tuesday, is among 25 million Americans who have suffered from seizures. A neurologist describes the triggers and treatments of such conditions. Continue watching
Apr 03 Watch New Analysis Shows Hormone Therapy Safe for Younger Women Hormone therapy is safe for younger women to use in treating menopause symptoms, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer details the report's findings. Continue watching
Jan 05 Israeli Leader Fights for Life Following Stroke By PBS NewsHour Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon was in serious but stable condition on a respirator in "deep sedation" Thursday after seven hours of surgery to remove blood from his brain following a hemorrhagic stroke. Continue reading
Jan 04 Israeli Leader Sharon Suffers Massive Stroke By PBS NewsHour Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Wednesday and was on breathing assistance, his doctor told the Associated Press. Continue reading
Nov 22 Folic Acid Shown to Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke, Study Says Daily supplements of folic acid or foods fortified with the vitamin can help prevent heart disease, stroke and blood clots, according to a study published in the Nov. 23 issue of the British Medical Journal. Continue reading