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Health - November 19, 2009
Heart disease, stroke more likely for organ recipients with sleep apnea, study finds
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The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
Health - November 17, 2009
Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world
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Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health
Health - November 17, 2009
Studies show risk factors rising among children and adults, with many denying they have a problem
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Heartburn Drugs Can Thwart Popular Blood Thinner
Health - November 17, 2009
Combination can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke, U.S. officials say
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Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease
Health - November 16, 2009
But further trials are needed to prove this conclusively, researchers say
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Migraine Increases Likelihood of Stroke
Health - November 16, 2009
But risk is highest for women with aura, researchers find
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Certain Reflux Drugs Tied to Higher Post-Angioplasty Death Rate
Health - November 16, 2009
Study suggests interaction between Prilosec, Protonix and blood-thinners such as Plavix
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Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
Health - November 15, 2009
When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests
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Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
Health - November 15, 2009
Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially prone
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For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Health - November 11, 2009
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds
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Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
Health - November 10, 2009
Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients
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Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
Health - November 10, 2009
But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack
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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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