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Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk
Health
- November 11, 2008
Keeping physically active may help to tackle health threats, study says
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Study Upholds Stopping Plavix Use Before Surgery
Health
- November 10, 2008
Taken less than 5 days before operation leads to more bleeding, longer hospital stay, study finds
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Speed Not Always of the Essence With Heart Cases in ER
Health
- November 10, 2008
Study found some low-risk patients can wait for tests
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Coated Stents Best for Heart Patients With Diabetes
Health
- November 10, 2008
Were safer, more effective than bare metal ones, study shows
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Heartbeat Might One Day Power Pacemakers
Health
- November 10, 2008
Researchers suggest harnessing the energy could improve the cardiac devices.
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Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Health
- November 9, 2008
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either
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Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Artery Surgery
Health
- November 9, 2008
Even though they have risk factors that could lead to coronary problems, study finds
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MP3 Player Headphones May Throw Off Cardiac Devices
Health
- November 9, 2008
Study found they could cause interference when placed too closely to pacemakers, ICDs
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Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought
Health
- November 9, 2008
Crestor worked well in those with normal LDL but slightly elevated CRP levels, study finds
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Whole Grains Lower Risk of Heart Failure
Health
- November 5, 2008
Eating these foods and reducing intake of high-fat dairy, eggs improve odds against disease
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Kidney Patients More Susceptible to Sudden Cardiac Death
Health
- October 31, 2008
Study found inflammation, malnutrition raised risk in this group
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Statins Lower Blood Marker for Prostate Cancer
Health
- October 30, 2008
But it's not clear if the cholesterol-lowering drugs protect against the disease
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Rate of Diabetes Cases Doubles in 10 Years: CDC
Health
- October 30, 2008
The obesity epidemic is fueling the type 2 disease epidemic, officials say
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Black Heart Patients Treated Less for Depression
Health
- October 29, 2008
Only half as likely as white patients to receive therapy, study finds
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Statins Reduced Death Risk From Pneumonia
Health
- October 28, 2008
One-third lower mortality for hospitalized patients, study found
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Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums
Health
- October 28, 2008
Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows
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Common Heart Drugs May Hamper Blood Thinner
Health
- October 27, 2008
Calcium channel blockers could inhibit Plavix action, study says
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Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
Health
- October 27, 2008
Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find
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40 Years of Heart Transplants
Health
- October 24, 2008
They're safer now, but still rare because of lack of donors, experts say
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Even Mild Sleep Apnea Hikes Heart Risk
Health
- October 24, 2008
It can lead to stiffening of arteries, study says
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Western Diet Boosts Global Heart Attack Risk 30%
Health
- October 20, 2008
But study also finds 'Oriental' pattern little benefit either way because of salty sauces
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Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures
Health
- October 20, 2008
Researchers say finding calls for better osteoporosis screening, treatment in these patients
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Occasional Smoking Still Does Damage
Health
- October 17, 2008
Study finds that less than a pack a week can impair arteries
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Aspirin Doesn't Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke
Health
- October 17, 2008
Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change
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Women Smokers Prone to Dangerous Blood Vessel Condition
Health
- October 15, 2008
Risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm is 8 times higher than in nonsmokers, study says
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