Electrochemical Oxygen Concepts, the developer of a unique and innovative chronic wound treatment device, announced it has been added to Marathon Medical's existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, administered by The Department of Veterans Affairs.

A new study that analyzes 10 years of data finds that contrary to what many people may believe, taking part in marathons and half-marathons is not linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest compared to other forms of athletics. The study, published online on 12 January in ...

There have been reports of a marathoner collapsing suddenly with no pulse. Now a large study finds such calamities are rare and usually due to a pre-existing heart problem. The study also found such incidents are increasing as more runners try to go the distance.

TUESDAY, Nov. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Elite female marathon runners have less coronary artery plaque than their male counterparts and sedentary women, a new study finds. This type of plaque can lead to coronary artery disease, which is the most common type of heart disease and the ...

SATURDAY, Oct. 22 (HealthDay News) -- Marathons place heavy demands on the body and runners need to take certain measures to ensure they stay healthy and are able to cross the finish line, according to a nutrition expert. Runners need enough energy to perform at their best and to ...

27-year-old marathon runner Amber Miller was nearly 39 weeks when she completed the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, but instead of putting her feet up and having a good rest, she went straight to hospital to give birth: her contractions started within minutes of crossing the finishing line. ...

Exciton Technologies Inc. today announced the Company has signed a distribution agreement with Marathon Medical, adding them to the existing Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contract, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs on behalf of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), effective July 1st.

Daphne Hathaway, aged 75, may have terminal cancer, but she is still taking part in this year's Virgin London Marathon to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society. Despite her condition, Daphne, from Norwich, is joining the other 350 Alzheimer's Society runners on 17 April and estimates it will take her ...

Exercise is important for preventing cardiovascular disease, especially in children and adolescents, but is all exercise equally beneficial? New research published today in the American Journal of Human Biology reveals that high intensity exercise is more beneficial than traditional endurance training.

Exercise is important for preventing cardiovascular disease, especially in children and adolescents, but is all exercise equally beneficial? New research published today in the American Journal of Human Biology reveals that high intensity exercise is more beneficial than traditional endurance training. "Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of ...

If you are in a marathon running race and lose at least 3% of your body weight during the competition, your chances of getting to the end faster are significantly higher, South African researchers reveal in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Their findings clash with experts and sporting authorities ...

TUESDAY, Dec. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Runners who lose 3 percent or more of their body weight during a marathon finish the quickest, researchers have found. The study included 643 contestants who completed the 26-mile Mont Saint Michel Marathon in France in 2009. The runners were weighed immediately before ...