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Cholesterol-lowering Statins Not Linked to Cancer

A number of news reports published yesterday implied that taking statins may raise the risk of cancer. At least 11 million Americans take statins--that's about 10 percent of the adult population. Cancer remains one of the most feared diseases. So let's take a close look at this study before raising the alert level. Bottom line... Read moreChevron
posted 07/25/2007, comments (0)|
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Link Between Diet Soda and Heart Disease Is Not Absolute

It's all over the news today: A study that appears to link drinking diet soda with heart disease risk. Crack open your favorite diet cola, if you like, have a seat. Let's discuss this one. Bottom line firstA report published in the journal Circulation finds a possible link between soft drink consumption and a cluster of conditions known as... Read moreChevron
posted 07/24/2007, comments (2)|
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Insist on good health care!

Hi,   I suffered a mild heart attack 3 months ago.  I am 44 years old and fairly health (so I thought).  No high blood pressure, diabetes.  I worked full time, raise a family, walk, swim, etc though struggled with an extra 75 lbs for many years.  I had my cholesterol etc checked annually since turning 40 and everything... Read moreChevron
posted 06/29/2007, comment (1)|
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Genetic Factors can Predict Risk of Heart Disease

On biomarkers and genes: the recent discovery that there are genetic factors that can predict a person’s risk of heart disease.   Recent articles in the prestigious academic journal SCIENCE from two separate research groups have been picked up and disseminated to... Read moreChevron
posted 06/26/2007, comments (0)|
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Heart Attack Symptoms in Women

For years we have been taught the warning signs of a heart attack and what we are now learning is that these are great for men. Will someone do an article about how women's symptoms are very different and often overlooked by doctors?   This is an excellent and very current question that has not been well studied, although there has been... Read moreChevron
posted 06/04/2007, comments (0)|
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