Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Health - November 4, 2009
Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say
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Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Health - October 31, 2009
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say
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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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Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
Health - October 29, 2009
Specialty facilities are more apt to give needed treatment, and faster, 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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Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat
Health - October 26, 2009
Study found 18-fold higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, other arrhythmias
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Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk
Health - October 26, 2009
Big hips in women, wide waists in men spell trouble, study finds
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Fish Oil Supplements Don't Help Depressed Heart Patients
Health - October 20, 2009
Those who took them with antidepressant fared same as those who didn't
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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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Stretching Test May Reveal Arterial Stiffness
Health - October 9, 2009
Flexibility exercises belong in cardiovascular workout, experts 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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Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100
Health - October 2, 2009
Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say
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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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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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Women With Atrial Fibrillation Face Rougher Road Than Men
Health - September 24, 2009
Attention to gender differences, though, can make a difference, study contends
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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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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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Childhood Stroke More Common Than Thought
Health - September 17, 2009
Study finds double the incidence reported previously
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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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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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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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Stroke May Be Striking at a Younger Age
Health - September 2, 2009
Almost half of cases occur before 65, study finds, many younger patients not getting rehab
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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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Harm Begins With a Few Cigarettes, a Little Smog
Health - August 31, 2009
Levels of toxins in air don't have to be high to be hazardous, studies find
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