Subscribe to this tag Trial Shows Heart Attack Education Makes Little Difference
Health - October 7, 2009
But new study design might change response times, researcher says
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Mercury in Fish Linked to High Blood Pressure
Health - October 5, 2009
But researcher downplays importance of effect
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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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Heart-Pacing Devices Hold Promise for Heart Failure
Health - October 1, 2009
Defibrillators, pacemakers offer benefits for patients with milder forms of the condition, study suggests
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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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Clot-Busting Therapy Under Review
Health - September 28, 2009
Cardiologists looking at new generation of drugs as Plavix trial shows double dosage best
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Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
Health - September 28, 2009
Smoking, birth control pills raise risk higher, research finds
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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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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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Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
Health - September 22, 2009
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say
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Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer Raises Heart Risks
Health - September 22, 2009
Treatment methods should take into account side effects, researchers say
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Health Buzz: Smoking Bans Curb Heart Attacks and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - September 22, 2009
Holding Alzheimer's at bay with lifestyle; tough calls on swine flu threat
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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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Smoking Bans Bring a Drop in Heart Attacks
Health - September 21, 2009
In one Montana city, incidents fell but rose again when restrictions were lifted
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Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives
Health - September 17, 2009
Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds
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More Chest Compressions During CPR Improves Survival Odds
Health - September 16, 2009
Amount of time spent doing them directly related to success, study shows
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Diabetes Medications Don't Lower Inflammation
Health - September 15, 2009
Metformin, insulin have little effect on risk factor for heart disease, study finds
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Blacks Fare Worse After Cardiac Arrest
Health - September 15, 2009
Poor hospital care a big reason why, researchers say
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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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Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
Health - September 14, 2009
Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, study finds
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Health Tip: Having Another Heart Attack
Health - September 14, 2009
Things that increase your risk
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Drug Offers Hope Against Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
Health - September 13, 2009
As yet unapproved, darusentan works in different way than standard medicines
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U.S. Faces Shortage of Heart Surgeons
Health - September 10, 2009
Too many aging Americans, too few new doctors spell trouble, experts say
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Testing Young Athletes for Heart Defects May Save Lives
Health - September 9, 2009
To prevent sudden cardiac death, researchers recommend electrocardiograms
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