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Health - October 9, 2009
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says
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Stretching Test May Reveal Arterial Stiffness
Health - October 9, 2009
Flexibility exercises belong in cardiovascular workout, experts say
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Simple Test Might Detect 'Silent' Heart Disease
Health - October 2, 2009
Even better, calcium scans don't lead to unnecessary tests, researchers say
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Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
Health - October 2, 2009
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
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Pre-Birth Exposure to 1918 Flu Raised Heart Risks, Study Finds
Health - October 1, 2009
Whether same will hold true for current H1N1 strain remains a mystery
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Workplace Wellness Seems to Really Work
Health - September 30, 2009
Investing in employee health cuts medical costs and ups productivity, heart experts say
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Study Finds Fish Won't Prevent Heart Failure
Health - September 30, 2009
Benefits confined to heart attack, other types of cardiovascular disease
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Could the Recession Be Good for Your Health?
Health - September 29, 2009
Life expectancy rose during the Great Depression, study shows
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Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Health - September 28, 2009
Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say
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Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Health - September 24, 2009
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too
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Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Health - September 23, 2009
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself
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Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
Health - September 23, 2009
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds
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Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack
Health - September 21, 2009
Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows
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Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease
Health - September 18, 2009
CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests
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Angina Often Affects Quality of Life
Health - September 18, 2009
New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests
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'Soda Tax' Wins Health Experts' Support
Health - September 16, 2009
Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal
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Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure
Health - September 14, 2009
Analysis of previous research found little benefit for female patients
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Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
Health - September 14, 2009
Inhaling microscopic particles could raise risk of heart disease, study finds
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Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths
Health - September 8, 2009
Current OSHA guidelines are probably inadequate, researchers say
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Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows
Health - September 4, 2009
After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say
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Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications
Health - September 2, 2009
Problems halved in patients getting blood-vessel repairs done, study finds
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Key Protein May Link Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Woes
Health - September 1, 2009
Molecule in fat tissues spurs chronic inflammation that gives rise to disease, researchers say
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Oldest Heart Patients May Get Most From Warfarin
Health - August 31, 2009
In atrial fibrillation study, blood-thinning drug best for those at highest risk of stroke
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New Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Plavix
Health - August 30, 2009
Ticagrelor prevents heart attacks and improves survival, researchers say
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Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
Health - August 28, 2009
British study finds a reduced risk of stroke afterwards
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