Disease might be overtreated
Older men with early-stage prostate cancer are not taking a big risk if they keep an eye on the disease instead of treating it right away, su...
We all know the usual suspects (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes) that increase your chances for cardiovascular and heart disease. Experts say that women ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — In 1982, 22,071 male doctors said they'd be happy to be part of a study to see whether a single tablet of aspirin would reduce their risk of heart attac...
Butler regarded as 5-star cardiovascular surgery facility
The past several years brought increased growth to the HeartCenter at Butler Memorial Hospital, and 2007 was no ...
SLIPPERY ROCK — Slippery Rock University will host films and a panel discussion on eating disorders Feb. 26. The free program will be at 6 p.m. in the Advanced Technolog...
It may sound counterintuitive, but if you want to slim down, you actually need to eat. While there are no magic foods that melt fat right off your thighs, Woman's Day ma...
MIAMI — When Joe Goelz tickles the ivories at the Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, playing "Fly Me to the Moon" or "Return to Me" it isn't just entertainment. It's what t...
It ends years of living with painful ulcer
GROVE CITY — Herbert Swinter worked long hours on his feet without knowing he had diabetes.
That hard work caused him years of ...
Youths need down time from sports
Cross-training and common sense should be enough to avoid overuse sports injuries, or at least help to cure them once they've begun.
Ove...
CRANBERRY TWP — The American Heart Association, Beaver and Butler divisions, announced that Dr. Scott Seibel of Tri-State Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and Dr. Pre...
