Subscribe to this tag Young Vets With PTSD More Prone to Heart Risk Factors
Health - August 4, 2009
Researcher suspects mental health issues may lead to unhealthy habits
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Midlife Heart Risk Factors Linked to Later Dementia
Health - August 4, 2009
High cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and smoking raise Alzheimer's risk
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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Heart Risk Factors in Kids
Health - August 3, 2009
Studies find many U.S. children not getting enough
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Carotid Artery Sections React Differently to Plaque
Health - July 22, 2009
Findings may help explain location of deadly builups
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Studies Affirm Value of Healthy Lifestyle
Health - July 21, 2009
Those who ate right, exercised lowered chances of cardiovascular trouble
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In New York City, Trans Fat Ban Is Working
Health - July 20, 2009
Success has spawned similar efforts across the U.S., report finds
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Healthy Diet, Exercise Keeps Mind Sharp As You Age
Health - July 14, 2009
New research finds eating healthy, moderate activity are protective
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Coronary Calcium Scans Can Raise Cancer Risks
Health - July 13, 2009
But study finds wide range of doses, lack of protocols for this screening test
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Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified
Health - July 7, 2009
Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say
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Statins May Cause Muscle Damage in Some Patients
Health - July 6, 2009
People with serious muscle aches showed muscle fiber damage even after halting drugs, researchers say
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Study Supports Wider Use of Statins
Health - June 30, 2009
Data shows reduction in heart attacks, strokes among those without established heart disease
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Newer Blood Tests May Not Improve Heart Risk Assessment
Health - June 30, 2009
CRP, other disease-linked factors don't perform better than standard criteria, study finds
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Sporadic Spikes in Blood Pressure Hike Chances of Hypertension
Health - June 29, 2009
People who have them in doctor's office, for example, at risk, study shows
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Global Efforts to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol Working
Health - June 22, 2009
Survey of nine countries finds improvements over 10-year period
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Curb Depression in Heart Patients
Health - June 18, 2009
Study found low levels in bloodstream correlated with increased risk
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Health Tip: Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Health - June 18, 2009
A possible precursor to diabetes and heart disease
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Newest Coated Stent Does Well in Real-World Trial
Health - June 17, 2009
Safe and effective in an 'all-comer population,' researchers say
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A Substitute for Those Who Can't Take Statins?
Health - June 15, 2009
Red yeast rice does well in small trial, but there are potential risks
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Another Blood Fat Fuels Heart Attack Risk
Health - June 9, 2009
Danish study fingers high levels of lipoprotein(a)
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'Eco-Atkins' Diet Sheds More Than Pounds
Health - June 8, 2009
Study found subbing plant-based proteins for animal ones also lowered cholesterol
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