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Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 14:00
Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care.
News Topics : Safety & Public Health: Misc, Safety & Public Health, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Doctors, Diabetes: Misc, Cancer: Prostate, Cancer: Misc, Cancer: Colon, Cancer: Cervical, Cancer: Breast, Aging: Misc

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Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 14:00
But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Diet, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Alcohol: Misc

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Diet, Cognitive Ability May Play Role in Heart Disease
Thu Nov 19, 2009, 09:00
Study finds fewer deaths among higher-functioning seniors who eat lots of fruits, vegetables.
News Topics : Memory Problems, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Food & Nutrition: Misc, Brain, Aging: Misc

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Newer Blood Thinners May Outperform Old Standbys
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 14:00
Studies found warfarin, Plavix bested by latest anti-clotting alternatives.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Blood Disorders

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New Heart Attack Treatment Guidelines Stress Coordination
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Getting patients to the right hospitals quickly is critical, experts say.
News Topics : Hospitals, Heart Bypass, Heart Attack: Symptoms / Warning Signs / Risks, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Angioplasty

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Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 09:00
Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc

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The Mummies' Curse: Heart Disease
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 17:00
Finding suggests atherosclerosis is as old as the pyramids, and not an ill of the modern world.
News Topics : Research & Development, Imaging Devices, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke

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Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 16:00
All-female group had better success rates than traditional program, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Depression

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Moderate-Fat Diet May Be Better at Reducing Heart Risks
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 17:00
People with metabolic syndrome should steer clear of low-fat meal plans, study says.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Diet, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease

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Study Raises New Questions About Cholesterol Drug Zetia
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:33
It was found less effective than extended-release niacin, or Niaspan.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc, Clinical Trials, Cholesterol: Dietary

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Health Tip: Dealing With Peripheral Artery Disease
Fri Nov 13, 2009, 09:00
Get enough exercise
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease

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For Older Walkers, Faster Is Better
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 12:00
Those who stroll are more likely to die from cardiovascular disease, study finds.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Exercise: Walking, Exercise: Misc, Aging: Misc

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Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier
Tue Nov 10, 2009, 17:00
Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease

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Phosphorus Levels May Predict Heart Disease
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 17:00
Even a slight elevation was linked to coronary artery calcification in study.
News Topics : Kidney Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease

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Statins May Worsen Fatigue in Heart Failure Patients
Tue Nov 03, 2009, 14:00
But no one's suggesting the drugs should be stopped.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Drugs: Misc

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Cholesterol Drugs May Help Prevent Flu Deaths
Thu Oct 29, 2009, 12:00
But expert says it could be that statins protect heart during infection.
News Topics : Infections: Misc, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Flu

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Even Light Smoking Affects Young Adults' Arteries
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 09:00
Damage makes it harder to run and climb steps, researcher says.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Tobacco & Kids, Kids: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Jogging Or Running, Exercise: Climbing

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Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
Wed Oct 28, 2009, 06:00
Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say.
News Topics : Hormones: Female, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Birth Control

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Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows
Mon Oct 26, 2009, 16:00
Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Diabetes: Misc

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Cocoa in Chocolate May Be Good for the Heart
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 09:00
Study shows it reduces inflammation associated with heart disease.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Food & Nutrition: Misc