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Genetic Cause of Statin-Related Muscle Pain Found
Health
- July 23, 2008
British researchers identify variant that increases risk of myopathy at high doses
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Coronary Disease Dulls Cognitive Skills
Health
- July 23, 2008
Large study found the longer person had heart trouble, the worse their performance
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Disease Prevention Programs Worth the Investment
Health
- July 17, 2008
Within five years, $16 billion a year could be saved, report claims
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Optimism About Heart Risk Pays Off
Health
- July 14, 2008
Study finds lower death rate for men with upbeat outlook, but same did not hold true for women
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For Young Adults, Borderline High Blood Pressure a Threat
Health
- July 14, 2008
Study says it leads to damaged heart arteries later in life
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Coronary Heart Disease Not a Cheery Condition
Health
- July 14, 2008
CDC survey found heart patients report lower quality of life, poorer outlook
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Beta Blockers Help Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients
Health
- July 11, 2008
Continuing treatment reduces death risk, rehospitalization rates, study finds
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Popular Tilapia Might Not Help Heart
Health
- July 11, 2008
Study finds farm-raised fish has high levels of unhealthy omega-6 fatty acids
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Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
Health
- July 10, 2008
Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea
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Alcohol's Impact on Heart, Stroke Risk Differs by Gender
Health
- July 10, 2008
Amount that may be beneficial for men is not good for women, study says
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Gene Mutation Tied to Inherited Atrial Fibrillation
Health
- July 9, 2008
Defective hormone may point to new targets for treatment, study says
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ELS Plus CPR Boosts Blood Flow After Cardiac Arrest
Health
- July 9, 2008
Catheter procedure keeps heart tissue alive, benefits other organs, study finds
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Slim, Flexible Stents Approved to Treat Heart Disease
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- July 8, 2008
Drug-coated Xience and Promus devices are designed to keep coronary blood vessels unblocked.
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Ankle-Arm Blood Pressure Test Predicts Heart Disease Risk
Health
- July 8, 2008
Could improve current assessments, report says
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Omega-3, Some Omega-6 Fatty Acids Boost Cardiovascular Health
Health
- July 7, 2008
Reduce heart attack risk and blood pressure, studies show
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Pediatricians Recommend Cholesterol Drugs for Some Kids
Health
- July 7, 2008
Children as young as 2 should be tested for high cholesterol, group says
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Get Healthy: Your Middle-Aged Heart Will Thank You
Health
- July 5, 2008
It's never too late to start eating better, losing weight and exercising, studies find
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FDA Panel Calls for More Testing of Diabetes Drugs
Health
- July 3, 2008
Wants long-term studies to assure medications don't raise cardiovascular risks
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Opening Clogged Arteries Helps Women After Heart Attack
Health
- July 1, 2008
But it doesn't help those with less severe heart damage known as unstable angina, analysis shows
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Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
Health
- June 30, 2008
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact
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New Molecular Trigger Described for Hypertension, Diabetes
Health
- June 30, 2008
Out-of-control enzymes do damage in both conditions, study finds
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Testing to Foil Sudden Cardiac Death
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Health
- June 26, 2008
Tim Russert might have been helped by coronary calcium scanning, but it's fraught with controversy.
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'Silent Strokes' Strike One in 10 Healthy People
Health
- June 26, 2008
No symptoms, but some loss of brain function occurs, study finds
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Drug-Coated Stents Reduce Repeat Artery Procedures
Health
- June 24, 2008
But sicker patients may be getting bare metal devices, study suggests
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U.S. Hospitals Vary Widely in Caring for Women
Health
- June 24, 2008
From birth complications to heart disease, top-rated centers a better choice, health study concludes
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