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Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk
Tue Nov 24, 2009, 12:00
Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels, analysis shows.
News Topics : Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Cholesterol: Dietary


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


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


Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 14:00
Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Cholesterol: Dietary


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


Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 14:00
Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find.
News Topics : Overweight / Underweight, Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Dieting To Lose Weight


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


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


Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation
Wed Oct 14, 2009, 14:00
Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Muscle Problems, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Genetics


Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise
Fri Oct 09, 2009, 17:00
Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says.
News Topics : Obesity, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Exercise: Football, Diabetes: Misc


Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
Fri Oct 02, 2009, 12:00
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Over-The-Counter Drugs: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, 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, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke, Drugs: Misc, Aspirin


Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
Tue Sep 22, 2009, 16:00
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Drugs: Misc, Doctors, Cholesterol: Dietary


Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives
Fri Sep 18, 2009, 06:00
Smoking, hypertension, high cholesterol cut 10 years of life, study finds.
News Topics : Obesity, Men's Problems: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


Most Adult Americans at Some Risk for Heart Disease
Mon Sep 14, 2009, 16:00
Surging obesity rates have reversed gains, and now less than 8% have no heart disease risk factor, study finds.
News Topics : Obesity, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


Metabolic Syndrome May Raise Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Wed Sep 09, 2009, 09:00
Women much more likely to develop PAD if they had constellation of other symptoms, researchers found.
News Topics : Obesity, Insulin, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure


Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work
Wed Sep 02, 2009, 14:00
Review shows evidence doesn't support using other treatments with statins.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Prescription Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Drugs: Misc


Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best
Tue Aug 25, 2009, 16:00
Study finds treatment raises death risk in those who also have heart disease.
News Topics : Men's Problems: Misc, Hormones: Misc, Hormones: Female, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease, Cancer: Prostate


Testosterone Therapy May Help Men With Heart Failure
Mon Aug 24, 2009, 17:00
Injections of male hormone boosted cardiac performance in Italian study.
News Topics : Men's Problems: Misc, Hormones: Male, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


Optimism Good for Heart and Longevity
Mon Aug 10, 2009, 16:00
Less cardiovascular disease, fewer deaths among the cheerful, study finds.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Psychology / Mental Health: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related: Coronary-Artery Disease


Cholesterol Screening Shouldn't Rely on Kids' Weight
Fri Aug 07, 2009, 17:00
Guidelines focusing on heavier children may miss the target, study finds.
News Topics : Weight: Misc, Kids: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Cholesterol

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Ginkgo Won't Prevent Heart Attack, Stroke in Elderly - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
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Dangerous Toys Still on Store Shelves, Report Finds - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Focus on toys that pose choking hazard, are too loud, or contain dangerous chemicals.

Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Nov 24, 2009, 16:00
Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds.

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In-hospital death rates didn't differ greatly between high- and low-volume centers, study found.







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