Gene Variant May Raise Death Risk After Heart Bypass

FRIDAY, Sept. 16 (HealthDay News) -- People who carry a certain genetic variant involved in blood clotting and inflammation have a lower five-year survival rate after coronary artery bypass surgery, researchers report.

Scuba Diving May Help Paralyzed Vets

SATURDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Paralyzed veterans who learned to scuba dive experienced both physical and mental improvements, a new study suggests.