Health Buzz: Panel Doc Says Mammogram Verdict Not About Cost and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - November 19, 2009
Meditation to lower blood pressure and protect the heart; picking a kids' fitness program
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Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure
Health - November 18, 2009
Long-term comparison study finds chlorthalidone most likely to prevent heart failure, stroke
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Try Meditation to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Protect Your Heart
By
Sarah Baldauf
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Health - November 18, 2009
Cheap, low-tech stress relief may also protect against depression, insomnia, and anxiety.
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Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks
Health - November 16, 2009
People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says
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Why Watching TV Sports Increases Heart Attacks
Health - November 16, 2009
For those who've had an attack already, stressful games raise blood pressure, study finds
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Alternative to Warfarin May Cut Risk of Bleeding
Health - November 15, 2009
Dabigatran etexilate does well in trial of atrial fibrillation patients
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Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries
Health - November 11, 2009
Study finds medication works as well in certain people, without the risks
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Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier
Health - November 11, 2009
Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find
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Doctors Spending More Time Now With Patients
Health - November 9, 2009
Quality of care increases with longer doctor visits, researchers add
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Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk
By
Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia.
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High Blood Pressure Likely in Alzheimer's Offspring
Health - November 2, 2009
And hypertension could contribute to developing the brain disease, study finds
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Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Health - October 30, 2009
Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds
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Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
Health - October 27, 2009
Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say
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Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Health - October 26, 2009
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show
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Adding Drug Doesn't Help Control Blood Pressure
Health - October 23, 2009
No risk reduction for heart patients when ARB added to ACE inhibitor therapy, study finds
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Clues to Hypertension in Kids May Be Seen in Bones
Health - October 20, 2009
Accelerated skeletal maturation may be early sign, researchers say
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Micardis Given Wider Approval
Health - October 19, 2009
For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor
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Smog Tougher on the Obese
Health - October 15, 2009
Study finds sharp hikes in blood pressure when overweight, air pollution combine
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Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise
Health - October 9, 2009
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, 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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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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More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
Health - October 1, 2009
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds
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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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Lack of Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure
Health - September 24, 2009
Effect seen 15 years later, researchers report
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Health Buzz: Fructose-Heavy Diet Linked to Hypertension and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - September 24, 2009
5 ways to save money on birth control in a tough economy; should you volunteer for a clinical trial?
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