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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


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


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


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


Study Shows Hospital Report Cards Unlikely to Spur Improvement
Wed Nov 18, 2009, 12:00
Treatment of heart patients no better after performance data released to public, researchers find.
News Topics : Hospitals, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack


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


Biotech Soybeans Good Source of Omega-3
Tue Nov 17, 2009, 12:00
Oil from engineered beans might help reduce heart attacks, researchers say.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Food & Nutrition: Misc


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


Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Heart Disease
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 16:00
But further trials are needed to prove this conclusively, researchers say.
News Topics : Vitamins / Minerals, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


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


Sudden Cardiac Death Much More Likely to Strike Men
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:35
Males have triple the odds than women, study finds, and black men are especially prone.
News Topics : Women's Problems: Misc, Race, Men's Problems: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Heart / Stroke-Related Problems: Stroke


New Wiring Adds Risk When Replacing Pacemaker
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:35
Complications most likely when new lead is needed in heart devices, researchers find.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart Pacemakers, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention


Experts Urge School Screening of Athletes' Hearts
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:37
Inexpensive EKGs would reduce risk of sudden death, study finds.
News Topics : Therapy & Procedures: Misc, Kids: Misc, Kids' Ailments, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Exercise: Wrestling, Exercise: Weight Lifting, Exercise: Volleyball, Exercise: Tennis, Exercise: Swimming, Exercise: Soccer, Exercise: Misc, Exercise: Jogging Or Running, Exercise: Hockey, Ice, Exercise: Hockey, Field, Exercise: Gymnastics, Exercise: Football, Exercise: Basketball, Exercise: Baseball Or Softball


Rapid Cooling Might Help Heart Attack Patients
Mon Nov 16, 2009, 06:34
Pumping coolant into the nose right away seems to prevent brain damage, study finds.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack


No Gender Gap Found for Clot-Busting Drug
Mon Nov 09, 2009, 17:00
Plavix helped men and women almost equally, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart Attack: Drugs, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack, Drugs: Misc, Blood Disorders


Poorer Outcomes After 'Off-Pump' Bypass Surgery
Wed Nov 04, 2009, 17:00
Keeping patients on the heart-lung machine improved survival, study found.
News Topics : Surgery: Misc, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack


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


Adding Drug Doesn't Help Control Blood Pressure
Fri Oct 23, 2009, 16:00
No risk reduction for heart patients when ARB added to ACE inhibitor therapy, study finds.
News Topics : Prescription Drugs, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: High Blood Pressure, Drugs: Misc, Blood Pressure


Drinking Your Way to Health? Perhaps Not
Sun Oct 18, 2009, 09:00
Despite potential heart benefits, other risks await, experts warn.
News Topics : Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Cancer: Misc, Alcohol: Misc


Smoking Bans Good for Non-Smokers' Hearts: Study
Thu Oct 15, 2009, 14:00
Report could get more states to pass laws to curtail secondhand smoke, experts say.
News Topics : Tobacco: Misc, Tobacco: Cigarette Smoking, Tobacco & Kids, Heart Attack: Management / Prevention, Heart / Stroke-Related: Misc, Heart / Stroke-Related: Heart Attack

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Childbirth May Slow Progression of Multiple Sclerosis - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00
Patients who had at least one child were less likely to become disabled, study finds.

Traffic, Dust Linked to Asthma in Kids - Nov 24, 2009, 09:00
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Stifled Anger at Work Doubles Men's Risk for Heart Attack - Nov 24, 2009, 07:00
More open on-the-job interaction might ease the problem, researchers say.







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