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Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
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Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death, study finds
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 THURSDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- That unusual, harsh sound a doctor can hear when passing a stethoscope over a main artery to the brain could indicate an increased risk of heart attack and death from heart disease and stroke, a new study finds.
The sound -- called a carotid bruit (pronounced brew-ee) -- is caused by turbulent blood flow due to buildup of fatty deposits in one of the |
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Steno 'Superbug' Genome Shows Extreme Drug Resistance
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Blood poisoner has claimed the lives of 30% of infected patients in U.K., researchers say
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 FRIDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) British research into Steno, one the most recent "superbugs" to claim lives, reveals that the bacterium has an incredible ability to resist antibiotics and other drugs, according to soon-to-be-published findings.
Steno, short for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, thrives in moist environments, such as around taps and shower heads, and can be transmitt |
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• Acrylamide Raises Kidney Cancer Risk
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Study found high intake of compound in fried foods, snacks, coffee upped chances of disease
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