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May 9, 2008
Drug-Coated Stents Still Spark Debate
Doctors divided on the risks posed by the artery-opening devices
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New Class of Drugs Might Treat Many Conditions
Vaptans ease painful periods, glaucoma, depression and many other
diseases, researchers say
-
Training Student Leaders Cuts Peers' Smoking Rates
U.K. study finds overall 25% drop in those who take up the habit
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May 8, 2008
Noise in Artery Could Warn of Heart Risk
Carotid bruits linked to increased odds of heart attack, death,
study finds
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Study Offers Clues to Link Between Arrhythmia, Sudden Death
Uncovering molecular underpinnings could lead to new, genetically
targeted therapies
-
Stroke Survivors Walk Better With Human Help
Rehab with therapist had more benefit than those using robotic
devices, study finds
-
Kidney stone treatment not linked to hypertension
The use of shock waves to break up kidney stones does not seem to
lead to the development of high blood pressure, according to
Japanese researchers.
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Top US lawmaker reprimands drugmakers over ads
Pharmaceutical companies need to be more responsible in touting
their products to consumers or else face tighter controls from
Congress, a top U.S. Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday.
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May 8, 2008
B vitamins fail to cut heart risk in study
Giving B vitamins and folic acid supplements to reduce high levels
of a blood protein that is a marker for heart disease did nothing
to protect women from heart trouble, according to a study released
on Tuesday.
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Awareness of stroke symptoms lacking in US
A survey in 13 states and the District of Columbia reveals that
most people are not aware of the five most common symptoms a
stroke, according to findings reported by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention
-
Alzheimer's disease risks are gender specific
The risks of developing Alzheimer's disease differ between the
sexes, with stroke in men, and depression in women, critical
factors, according to a French study.
-
Early poverty may impair heart's nighttime rest
A person's blood pressure normally drops during the night, but his
or her socioeconomic status in childhood appears to influence how
readily this occurs in adulthood, new Canadian research shows.
-
Workouts sculpt heart as well as muscles
Exercise can cause structural changes in the heart, and these
changes vary depending on the type of training an athlete is
engaged in, new research shows.
-
Group wants FDA to pull J&J birth control
patch
A U.S. advocacy group is urging the Food and Drug Administration to
pull Johnson & Johnson's birth control patch from the market
after studies found an increased risk of dangerous blood clots.
-
Socially isolated women have increased stroke risk
Women with a sparse social network are apparently at greater risk
for having a stroke than women with plentiful social connections,
researchers have found.
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May 7, 2008
Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5
years of stopping
-
Folic Acid Doesn't Help the Heart
Long-term study, involving women, deals another blow to
homocysteine theory
-
Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of
organ failure, study says
-
Some smoking-related risks cut soon after quitting
Deaths from vascular disease due to smoking are substantially
reduced in women within 5 years after they quit smoking, according
to findings from the Nurses' Health Study.
-
Brittle bones linked to heart disease
Among people checked out because of chest pain, the likelihood that
the pain is due to obstructed coronary arteries is greater for
those with low bone mineral density (BMD) than those with normal
BMD, researcher report.
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May 6, 2008
Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
Cilostazol also resulted in fewer brain bleeds than aspirin, study
finds
-
High-fat, low-carb diet helps kids with epilepsy
The results of a study provide strong evidence that a diet high in
fat and low in carbohydrates -- a so-called "ketogenic diet" -- can
help control seizures in children with stubborn epilepsy that does
not respond well to drug therapy.
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Cilostazol found may be safer than aspirin
post-stroke
The anti-platelet drug cilostazol is as effective as aspirin at
preventing recurrent stroke and appears to be linked to fewer
bleeding events, a study in China has shown.
-
Future of lucrative cholesterol drugs murky
Doctors are waiting for new preventive heart medicines beyond
popular statin therapies, but a tough regulatory climate and fierce
debate over the effectiveness of some newer drugs has clouded the
future of cholesterol treatments.
-
Needle-free device delivers pain-free analgesia
A new needle-free device that delivers a local anesthetic to the
skin promises to help make delivering drugs and drawing blood less
painful for children.
-
May 5, 2008
Can Women be fat and fit?
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Suffering of Heart Failure Similar to Cancer
Same kind of palliative care may be needed, researcher says
-
Younger Women Often Miss Signs of Heart Attack
Small study found they attributed symptoms to stress, indigestion
and fatigue
-
Simple Steps Lead to Better Blood Pressure Control
Veterans' facility reports improvement in patients within 18 weeks
-
May 3, 2008
Frequent headache linked with smoking risk in
teens
Adolescents who have frequent headaches appear to be at increased
risk of becoming daily smokers, Dr. Karen E. Waldie of the
University of Auckland, New Zealand, told Reuters Health.
-
HDL cholesterol linked with improved leg control
Higher blood levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) correlate
with better functional performance of the leg in older,
non-disabled individuals, according to a report in the April issue
of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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May 2, 2008
Health Tip: Healing Mentally After a Heart Attack
Don't neglect your emotional needs
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May 2, 2008
Most high blood pressure in developing world-study
More than 80 percent of high blood pressure disease occurs in the
developing world, and mostly among younger adults, researchers said
on Thursday in a report that belies the image of hypertension as a
disease of harried, overfed rich people.
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May 2, 2008
Thyroid Hormone Linked to Heart Disease
-
May 2, 2008
Birth Control for Brain Injuries?
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Hypertension Takes Huge Toll in Developing Countries
Eighty percent of high blood pressure-related deaths occur in
poorer nations, study shows
-
Exercise, Counseling Benefits Depressed Heart Failure Patients
Aerobic workouts, counseling therapy boosted physical ability,
lessened melancholy
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Home Monitoring Program Improves Outcomes for Heart Patients
Remote screening cut hospital readmissions, provided timely
intervention
-
May 1, 2008
More kids fainting after shots, CDC reports
An unprecedented number of U.S. youngsters are fainting after
getting shots, especially teenage girls, and doctors need to keep
an eye on them, federal health experts cautioned on Thursday.
-
Ontario moves to ban smoking in cars with children
Smokers in the Canadian province of Ontario will be fined C$250
($247) for lighting up in their cars in the presence of children,
if a new law introduced on Wednesday is passed.
-
Electromagnetic fields affect infant heart rate
The electromagnetic fields that are generated by incubators in
hospital nurseries influence the heart rate variability in
newborns, suggesting that such fields are capable of altering
autonomic nervous system activity, new research indicates.
-
May 1, 2008
Heart Danger for Osteoporosis Drug Users
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April 30, 2008
Incubators Affect Newborns' Heart Rates
Electromagnetic fields seem to cause drop in heart rate
variability, researchers report
-
New stem cell type coaxed into forming heart
tissue
A new type of powerful stem cell made from ordinary skin cells has
been coaxed into becoming three different types of heart and blood
cells in mice, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
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Food crisis unlikely to cause famine soon: U.N.
Global food shortages and higher prices are more likely to cause
malnutrition than outright famine, at least in the near term, the
coordinator of a new United Nations task force said on Wednesday.
-
Low-dose pot eases pain while keeping mind clear
Giving carefully calibrated doses of smoked marijuana to people
with neuropathic pain, which can be difficult-to-treat and
extremely painful, can ease their pain without clouding their
minds, California researchers report.
-
Mouse Skin Cells Reprogrammed to Act Like Embryonic Stem Cells
New cells were coaxed into becoming three kinds of cardiac cells
-
Don’t Sleep too Much or too Little
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April 29, 2008
Heavy people's brains may age faster
Middle-aged people who are overweight or obese have lower levels of
certain brain chemicals that signal good brain health and function,
according to a new study using high-tech brain scans.
-
Low thyroid output tied to heart attacks in women
Women with a slightly underactive thyroid gland appear to be at
increased risk for death from heart attacks and other types of
heart disease, according to findings from a Norwegian study
reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
-
Birth size linked to weight gain and inflammation
The results of a study published in the European Heart Journal
indicate there is an association between lower birth weight and
greater weight gain from childhood to adulthood and with low-grade
inflammation in adulthood.
-
Nordic scientists start trial on nicotine vaccine
Nordic scientists have launched a trial on a vaccine designed to
help smokers kick the world's deadliest habit by depriving them of
one of its chief pleasures, the firm that owns the vaccine said on
Tuesday.
-
Exercise Cuts Women's Risk of Heart Disease
But without losing pounds, activity alone unlikely to reverse
dangers for overweight
-
Secondhand Smoke Blocks Artery Repair
Toxins' effect on heart health may be worse than thought, study
suggests
-
Pituitary Hormone May Boost Women's Heart Risk
Thyrotropin levels increasing even within normal range associated
with dangers
-
Poor diet undermines health of northern Afghans
Lunch at Gada Mohammed's single-room mud-brick house in
Afghanistan's far north is the same as most other meals: dry bread
washed down with tea.
-
Alendronate may raise risk of irregular heat beat
Women who have ever used alendronate, also known by the trade name
Fosamax, may have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation,
according to findings from a new study. However, the overall risk
is low and is likely outweighed by the benefits of fracture
prevention in patients with osteoporosis if they have no other risk
factors for atrial fibrillation, the investigators conclude.
-
Phenytoin may cause bone loss in young women
Treatment with the anti-seizure medication phenytoin appears to
lead to the loss of bone mineral density at the hip in young women,
whereas treatment with other antiepileptic agents, such as
carbamazepine and lamotrigine, does not, U.S. researchers report.
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Chocolate may reduce pregnancy complication risk
Indulging in chocolate during pregnancy could help ward off a
serious complication known as preeclampsia, new research suggests.
-
Biomarkers prognostic in heart failure patients
Lower vitamin D levels and higher C-reactive protein levels are
associated with poor aerobic capacity and greater frailty in
elderly patients with heart failure, according to findings
published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.
-
Doses of high blood pressure drugs needed in
winter
Some hypertensive patients may need to take higher doses of
medication during winter months to control their high blood
pressure, a Mexican study suggests. The findings were presented
here at the XV Argentine Congress of Hypertension.
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Heart risks of obesity reduced with exercise
Women who are overweight or obese can reduce their risk of heart
disease by exercising more, results of a new study indicate.
-
Tough job: Volunteers needed for chocolate study
Calling all chocoholics: British researchers recruiting volunteers
willing to eat a bar of chocolate daily for a year, guilt-free and
all in the name of science.
-
Infection, Cardiac Woes Send Heart Failure Patients to the Hospital
Pneumonia, arrhythmias, poor blood flow blamed for almost 2 of
every 3 admissions
-
New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax
is tied to irregular heartbeat
-
HRT Increases Stroke Risk
Timing of hormone therapy did not matter, study finds
-
Experimental Blood Substitutes Unsafe, Study Finds
FDA delay in acting on heart hazards might have put some in
jeopardy, researchers say
-
April 28, 2008
Elderly More Likely to Battle Sleep Disorders
Meds they take, changes in biological clock put many at risk for
serious disease
-
April 26, 2008
Gender difference in heart risks starts early
The lower risk of heart disease enjoyed by women compared to that
for men is already evident in the teenage years, a new study shows.
-
C-section delivery may raise risk of stroke
Pregnant women who have a cesarean delivery appear to be more
likely to suffer a stroke during the following year than women who
give birth normally, researchers in Taiwan have shown.
-
Greater wealth tied to lower stroke risk
For people aged 50 and 64 years, being wealthy seems to protect
them against having a stroke, according to new research. After age
65, however, wealth appears to make little difference in stroke
risk.
-
Study highlights heart disease risk in India
India, expected to account for 60 percent of the world's heart
disease cases by 2010, could prevent many deaths by ensuring the
poor get better access to treatment, Indian and Canadian
researchers said on Friday.
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April 26, 2008
Diluted Seawater Boosts Nutritional Content of Tomatoes
A 12% solution increased levels of antioxidants, researchers say
-
April 25, 2008
Natural enzyme linked to heart risk in diabetics
High blood levels of a naturally occurring enzyme linked to blood
vessel function predict heart-related events and an increased risk
of progressive kidney disease in patients with type 1 diabetes and
kidney disease, according to new research.
-
Healthy diet cuts teens' blood pressure
Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood
pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a teen
version of the so-called DASH diet, results of a new study suggest.
-
Beijing says full smoking ban "impossible"
Banning smoking completely in Beijing is "impossible" but the city
will do its best to ensure a smoke-free environment for the
Olympics through new regulations to come into force on May 1,
officials said on Thursday.
-
Embryonic stem cells coaxed into key heart cells
Scientists say they have coaxed human embryonic stem cells into
becoming three of the major cell types in the human heart, and they
improved cardiac function when transplanted into mice.
-
April 25, 2008
Higher Wealth Linked to Lower Risk of Early Stroke
Money makes less of a difference after 65, study finds
-
New Heart Disease Markers Discovered
Genes associated with elevated CRP levels play role in metabolic
syndrome, studies say
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April 24, 2008
Cutting Phosphate May Protect Kidney Patients From Heart Trouble
High levels are major source of cardiovascular death risk in those
with chronic disease
-
Embryonic Stem Cells Turned Into Three Types of Heart Cells
When transplanted into mice, they improved heart function,
researchers report
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Sleep Apnea Screening Cuts Surgical Complications
Canadian team develops simple test to identify those at risk
-
April 23, 2008
Soy protein beneficial in type 2 diabetics: study
A diet rich in soy protein appears to have a lasting beneficial
effect on the heart, blood vessels and kidneys of people with type
2 diabetes and kidney disease, Iranian researchers report in the
journal Diabetes Care.
-
Program helps keep teens away from cigarettes
A smoking prevention and cessation intervention involving
pediatricians and older peer counselors has proven effective in
helping adolescent smokers to quit and preventing nonsmokers from
taking up the deadly habit.
-
Fish oil has heart-rhythm stabilizing effects:
study
In a prospective clinical study, the consumption of fish oil
supplements had the effect of reducing the electrical irritability
of the heart in people with heart rhythm disturbances.
-
Next-generation heart stent beats older device
A next-generation artery-opening device from Abbott Laboratories
Inc worked as well or better than an older stent at keeping blood
flowing through diseased arteries, U.S. researchers said on
Tuesday.
-
Large waist may raise death risk for women
Women with large bellies may die earlier of heart disease and
cancer than other women, regardless of their weight, a large U.S.
study suggests.
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Group urges heart test before kids get ADHD drugs
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder should get
their hearts checked before starting treatment with Ritalin or
other stimulant drugs, experts recommended on Monday.
-
Personalized Web messages help smokers quit
Smokers seeking to quit who look for help from Web-based programs
will be more likely to kick the habit if that program is
personalized and tailored specifically to them, a new study shows.
-
Heart care differs during hospital "off-hours"
Heart attack patients who arrive at the hospital at night or on
weekends or holidays undergo fewer overall procedures to open
clogged arteries and have significantly longer wait times for these
procedures than their counterparts who arrive during the day, new
study findings indicate.
-
New Drug-Coated Stent Does Well in Early Trial
But doctors want more data, and device not yet approved for use in
U.S.
-
April 23, 2008
Factors in Cancer Death Rates Stay Stagnant
Efforts that fueled recent declines have hit a plateau, report says
-
Quality Care, Not Number of Procedures, Determines Bypass Results
As the number of heart surgeries has declined, so has death rate,
study finds
-
Gene Variant Boosts Risk for Stress-Related Ischemia
Patients 3 times more likely to suffer dangerous spike in blood
flow to heart, study finds
-
April 22, 2008
Saliva test may speed heart attack diagnosis
A simple saliva test may one day be used in ambulances,
restaurants, neighborhood drug stores, or other places in the
community to quickly tell if a person is having a heart attack.
-
Cholesterol drugs destroy esophageal cancer cells
Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol can block the
proliferation and promote the destruction of esophageal cancer
cells in the laboratory, according to a report in the American
Journal of Gastroenterology by UK researchers.
-
Heart surgery results good in low-volume hospitals
The rate of in-hospital deaths after coronary artery bypass graft
(CABG) surgery has steadily declined since 1997, and the proportion
of CABG procedures performed at low-volume institutions has
increased, according to a report in the April Archives of Surgery.
-
World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues
Researchers creating a map of human metabolism around the world
have found compounds in urine that point to some surprising
differences affecting blood pressure, based not on genes but on
what people eat and their gut bacteria.
-
April 22, 2008
Heart Tests for Kids With ADHD
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Off-Hours Heart Patients Less Likely to Get Angioplasty
But study also finds survival rates similar, no matter when
admission occurred
-
Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests
-
New Atrial Fibrillation Surgery Improves Results
Called a 'box lesion,' it helps isolate electrical impulses causing
irregular heartbeat
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Gene Variant Protects Black Heart Failure Patients
Has same effect as beta blocker drugs in 40% of blacks, study finds
-
April 21, 2008
Overeating, Not Fat, Causes Metabolic Syndrome
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April 19, 2008
Chest pain in middle-age an ominous sign, study
hints
In a long-term follow-up study, chest pain felt by men and women in
their 40s was a major risk factor for premature death due to heart
disease later on.
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Prenatal exposure to smoking may affect menopause
Women who were exposed to cigarette smoke prenatally may go through
menopause earlier than other women, a study has found.
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Newer OCs may boost levels of heart-risk protein
In young, healthy, normal-weight women, use of newer
"third-generation" oral contraceptive pills may raise levels of an
inflammatory protein linked to heart disease known as C-reactive
protein, or CRP -- potentially placing these women at higher risk
for blood clots and heart disease, researchers report.
-
Older diabetics struggle with blood sugar control
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising in the US elderly
population, and nearly half of affected individuals fail to
adequately control their blood sugar, new research shows.
-
Metabolic Syndrome Triggered by Overeating, Not Obesity
Mouse study concludes weight gain is an early symptom, not a direct
cause
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April 18, 2008
Vitamin D found to guard against artery disease
Vitamin D may protect against an artery disease in which fatty
deposits restrict blood flow to the limbs, researchers said on
Wednesday.
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Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk
High cholesterol levels in your 40s may raise the chance of
developing Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study
underscoring the importance of health factors in middle age on risk
for the brain ailment.
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Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People
No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study
shows
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Migraines' Frequency Influences Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
But the absolute risk to patients remains very low, expert says
-
April 17, 2008
Barbra Streisand donates $5 million to hospital
Singer and actress Barbra Streisand has donated $5 million to
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for a women's heart
education and research program, the hospital said on Wednesday.
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Rich-poor gap linked to heart disease - study
Reducing inequalities in income may also help to cut a growing
number of cases of cardiovascular disease in rich and poor
countries, researchers said on Wednesday.
-
April 17, 2008
Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks
Study found women with risk factors who took it early in menopause
did not have diminished vessel function
-
Cardiac Patients Admitted During Week More Likely to Survive
Those going to hospital on weekend faced 13.4% lower chance of
recovery, study finds
-
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages
But doctors are divided on whether supplements are a good option
-
Health Tip: If You Have High Cholesterol
Suggested questions to ask your doctor
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April 16, 2008
Diet, exercise changes cut diabetes risk factors
Quite small changes in lifestyle can help reduce abdominal obesity
and development of the metabolic syndrome, reports Dr. Pirjo
Ilanne-Parikka, of the Finnish Diabetes Association in Tampere.
-
Prolonged Fasting Boosts Risk of Rare Stroke
Avoiding food during religious holidays such as Ramadan increased
risk almost 3-fold
-
Health Tip: Having High Blood Pressure
Are you at risk?
-
April 15, 2008
Heart Medication Leads to Hip Bone Loss
-
April 15, 2008
Diabetic Eye Problem Linked to Heart Failure
Retinopathy more than doubled the risk of heart problems, study
found
-
High Blood Pressure May Be Buffer Against Headaches
But experts stress that hypertension should still be treated
-
New Benefits From Old Heart Measures
Statins lower blood pressure, DASH diet cuts cardiovascular risk,
studies find
-
Hormone Replacement May Cut Risk for Age-Linked Eye Disease
Estrogen may prevent advanced macular degeneration, study finds
-
Heart's Stem Cells Not Created Equally
Progenitor cells may not follow same pathways, researchers say
-
April 14, 2008
Stroke Treatment Unclogs Neck Arteries
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April 12, 2008
Smoking, drinking imperil lymphoma survival
Smoking and moderate-to-high alcohol consumption negatively affect
the survival of people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, dubbed NHL, a
European study shows.
-
Heart ills not to blame for women's poor sex life
A woman's satisfaction with her sex life appears to have very
little to do with the health of her heart and circulation,
according to a new analysis of data from the Women's Health
Initiative.
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Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study
Trans-fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog
arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, European
researchers reported on Friday.
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Meditation technique can lower blood pressure
Practicing a particular type of meditation twice a day can
significantly reduce blood pressure, according to an analysis of
existing research on the technique.
-
U.S. lawmakers cite unusual finding from Vytorin
probe
Two top Democrats investigating why Schering-Plough Corp and Merck
& Co's delayed the release of data on their cholesterol drug
Vytorin said their probe has uncovered "some unusual circumstances"
and is far from over, according to a letter released on Friday.
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April 11, 2008
High blood pressure hard on the aging brain
High blood pressure is associated with worse brain function than
normal blood pressure in people aged 60 and older, according to a
report by doctors at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC.
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German dealers added lead to marijuana - report
Drug dealers looking for extra profits apparently added lead flakes
to packets of marijuana, inflating their value while causing dozens
of cases of serious poisoning, doctors in Germany reported on
Wednesday.
-
High cholesterol may boost survival in ALS
Elevated lipid levels (also called hyperlipidemia) appear to
significantly impact survival in patients with ALS, or amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, French researchers have found.
-
April 11, 2008
Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs
Toxic byproduct of plaque formation wreaks havoc on heart, lungs
and liver, study suggests
-
Special Treadmill Helps Stroke Patients Regain Normal Gait
Harness offers partial support as patients re-learn to walk
-
Birth Size, Early Weight Gain Tied to Boost in Heart Risks
Finnish study says early start to healthy lifestyles can pay big
dividends later
-
Postmenopausal Women's Sexual Dissatisfaction Not Linked to Heart
Troubles
Study did see modest tie between displeasure, peripheral artery
disease
-
Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study
Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying
-
April 10, 2008
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
helped reverse heart disease in people with diabetes, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
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Seven or more eggs a week raises risk of death
Middle-aged men who ate seven or more eggs a week had a higher risk
of earlier death, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday.
-
China toughens smoking ban in schools before Games
China has further tightened smoking restrictions -- targeting
schools and day care centers -- as it extends a crackdown linked to
its pledge to hold a smoke-free Olympics.
-
Low insulin linked to Alzheimer's disease risk
Impaired insulin response appears to be involved in the development
of Alzheimer's disease, according to findings from a long-term
population-based study conducted in Sweden.
-
Infant heart defects tied to maternal smoking
A woman who smokes during pregnancy increases the risk that her
child will be born with a heart defect, a new study published in
Pediatrics shows.
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Study debunks heart attack-male baldness link
A new study of more than 5,000 men calls into question the idea
that baldness can signal a greater risk of heart disease.
-
April 10, 2008
Apples at the Core of Good Health
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April 10, 2008
Kids With Heart Disease: Behavior Issues
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Stenting as Good as Surgery for Stroke Prevention
Three-year follow-up of study shows similar results
-
Gene Mutations for Rare Heart Disease Also Found in Kids
Test for adults with muscle-thickening disorder may also identify
children at risk
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April 8, 2008
Kidney disease tied to sudden death in women
Advanced kidney disease appears to increase the risk of sudden
death in women with heart disease, according to findings from the
Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study.
-
REFILE: Clothes-pin-like device fixes heart
problem
A new device, which resembles a small clothes pin, can be used as
minimally invasive treatment for mitral regurgitation, a
potentially serious heart problem in which some blood is not pumped
to the rest of the body, but is instead propelled back into the
organ. Use of the device may help some patients avoid surgery.
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April 8, 2008
Get Moving to Kick the Habit
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New Guidelines Tackle Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
Multi-drug regimens, dose timing, adherence to therapy all matter,
heart association says
-
HRT Dosing May Determine Risks, Benefits
Rodent study finds higher levels of estrogen replacement proved
more dangerous
-
Antipsychotic Drug Boosts Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes
French study in rats finds olanzapine changes metabolism in weeks
-
April 6, 2008
Cardio-metabolic risk can occur at normal BMIs
Patients with a normal body mass index (BMI) can still have a high
body fat content, which increases the risk of cardiovascular
disease, a Mayo Clinic team announced here during the American
College of Cardiology's 57th Annual Scientific Session.
-
Blood protein linked to heart disease
As levels of lipoprotein(a), a compound that carries fats in the
blood, increase, so does the risk of heart disease, researchers
report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
-
Strenuous exercise may raise clot risk in elderly
Elderly individuals who engage in strenuous exercise, such as
jogging, are at increased risk for developing blood clots, which
can have serious consequences, according to the results of a new
study. Still, the authors assert, the benefits of moderate or
strenuous exercise in elderly individuals likely outweigh this
risk.
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Stress won't boost risk of pregnancy complication
Being stressed out during the first half of pregnancy may be
unhealthy, but it won't increase a woman's risk of developing a
serious complication known as preeclampsia, Dutch researchers have
found.
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Folate may help prevent heart damage
Pretreatment with high doses of folate, water-soluble vitamin B
obtained from food, can reduce damage to the heart muscle that is
caused when the blood flow is cut off, the results of an animal
study suggest.
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Walking speed may predict stroke risk
An older woman's walking speed may help predict her risk of
suffering stroke, over and above traditional risk factors, a new
study suggests.
-
April 5, 2008
Lowering Blood Pressure Improves Brain Hemorrhage Outcomes
Aggressive action is safe and may cut risk of disability, death,
study finds
-
April 4, 2008
Psoriasis Poses Danger for More Serious Complications
At-risk patients need care to avoid heart disease, cancer, task
force report says
-
Better-Educated Smokers More Likely to Quit After Seeing Ads
Study finds 65% with college degree made attempt, but economic
status also plays role
-
April 3, 2008
Gene Variants Linked to Lung Cancer Identified
Whether they affect smoking behavior
and cancer incidence not clear yet, expert says
-
HIV Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack
FDA reviewing safety profile of abacavir, didanosine
-
April 2, 2008
Avandia May Slow Atherosclerosis After Bypass Surgery
But this new study of diabetes drug doesn't prove it's safe,
critics say
-
Drug Failed to Reduce Heart Attack Risk After Bypass
MC-1 had no benefit for postoperative stroke, atrial fibrillation
or kidney function
-
Home Defibrillators Fail to Boost Survival Rates
But they still may be valuable for heart attack patients, study
suggests
-
Obesity Drug Shows Mixed Success Against Atherosclerosis
Hope is that Acomplia might help fight coronary disease
-
Normal Weight Doesn't Always Equal Healthy Weight
Many have high percentages of body fat, leaving them prone to heart
disease, diabetes
-
April 1, 2008
Small Brain Lesions More Common Than Thought in Those Over 60
High blood pressure, smoking, genetics determine where they occur
-
Two Drugs Better Than One for High Blood Pressure
Pairing ACE inhibitor with calcium channel blocker beat pairing it
with diuretic; Celebrex study finds dose related to heart risk
-
Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack
Danger level same as non-diabetics who already have had a heart
attack, study says
-
Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest
New American Heart Association guidelines don't require ventilation
-
Angioplasty Proves Reasonable Alternative to Bypass Surgery
But patients who received stents required more procedures to reopen
arteries, study found
-
Elderly Can Benefit From High Blood Pressure Treatment
Lowering pressure significantly reduces risk of stroke and heart
failure for those over 80, study finds
-
Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries
Actos better at fighting plaque build-up than older medication,
study finds
-
ACE Inhibitor as Effective as More Expensive Blood Pressure Drug
Study focused on more than 17,000 people with coronary artery
disease or diabetes
-
March 31, 2008
Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues
Doctors debate worth of lipid-lowering agent that combines 2
medications
-
March 31, 2008
Increased Heart Risk Seen for Retired NFL Players
Screening should begin in high school, researchers say
-
Combining Internet With Office Visits Cut Heart Attack Risks
Enhanced doctor-patient communication showed big drops in blood
pressure, disease scores
-
Anticoagulant Drugs Had Similar Outcomes After Angioplasty
Study also finds drug-releasing stents appear to work better than
uncoated ones
-
Drug-Eluting Stents Safe After Heart Attack
Long-term study indicates they lower restenosis risk and don't
increase mortality probability
-
March 30, 2008
Anniversary of Parent's Passing Can Trigger Death
Sudden death occurred in 13 percent of fatal coronaries in study
-
Managing Stress Can Lower Heart Death Risk
Treatment of anxiety can reduce threat from disease, study says
-
New Drug Shows Promise in Use With Coronary Stents
Antiplatelet prasugrel may protect better than Plavix, study shows
-
March 29, 2008
Key Protein Limits Damage of Heart Attack
Activating Gi compound in mice was important protective mechanism,
researchers say
-
Dads' Substance Use Hurts Expectant Moms' Efforts to Quit
Many mothers return to old habits if father continues smoking,
drinking, study says
-
Smokers at Increased Risk of Aneurysm Recurrence
Yet a third of tobacco users continue the habit after initial coil
treatment surgery
-
Health Tip: How a Pacemaker Helps the Heart
Why the device is prescribed
-
March 28, 2008
IPods Don't Interfere With Pacemakers, Study Shows
Finding contradicts results of research published a year ago
-
Depression After Stroke Can Be Debilitating
Prevents return to work almost as often as physical disability
does, study shows
-
March 27, 2008
Toxic Sewer Gas Induces Suspended Metabolism in Mice
Heart rate dropped 50% while maintaining blood pressure
-
Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk
But the cost of such tests is a potential stumbling block, experts
say
-
March 26, 2008
Heart Failure Raises Risks After Non-Cardiac Surgeries
Post-op odds of dying increased for patients with the common
condition, study found
-
March 25, 2008
Drug Therapy Boosting Heart-Attack Survival Rates
10-year study finds less long-term mortality
-
High Blood Pressure Runs in Families
Long-term study firms up link between parents' hypertension, kids'
lifetime risk
-
Patients Do Better at Hospitals With Clinical Trials
Attributes encouraged in the trials process may improve overall
care, researchers say
-
March 22, 2008
Pacemakers Change Biology of the Heart
Study with dogs shows devices much more than a mechanical fix for
ailing patients
-
Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
Creates more stress, biomarkers for diabetes, heart disease than in
males
-
March 21, 2008
Happy Marriage, Happy Heart
Study finds contented mates enjoy lower blood pressure
-
March 20, 2008
Skip the Elevator and Take the Stairs!
-
March 20, 2008
Surgery Safe for Seniors
-
March 20, 2008
Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease
Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early
indication, study shows
-
Artery Plaque Boosts Hispanics' Odds for Stroke
Even a small amount in neck artery quadrupled the risk, study found
-
March 19, 2008
Head and Neck Cancer Outcomes a Mixed Bag
Study finds quality of life suffers, but mental acuity may actually
improve
-
Genetic Medicine Making Inroads Against Disease
Advances against PTSD, bone loss and heart woes cited in new
research
-
New Foam Treatment for Varicose Veins
Study says it passed safety tests and is relatively painless
-
The Elderly Can Be Candidates for Angioplasty, Stenting
Those 80 and older may not need to be hospitalized, study says
-
Balance in Old Age Tied to Brain Changes
Monitoring white matter levels may assist early identification of
walking problems
-
March 18, 2008
Secondhand Smoke Affects Toddlers Most
-
March 18, 2008
Chest Pain May Signal Cocaine Use in Young Patients
It's important that doctors ask about drug use upfront, experts say
-
Angina More Common in Women Than Men
That means many women may be under-treated for the heart condition,
study suggests
-
Some Imperfect Hearts OK for Transplant
Ventricular thickening didn't affect outcomes, could expand donor
pool, experts say
-
March 14, 2008
Severe Menopause Symptoms Raise Heart Risks
The worse the symptoms, the higher the chances of trouble, study
shows
-
White Men With Chest Pains Treated Fastest in ERs
Government study found minorities, women not given heart treatments
as quickly
-
Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
Finding might help spot high-risk cases in developing countries
-
Anxiety Helps Elderly Women Live Longer
But stress linked to shorter life for men, study finds
-
Health Tip: Cardiac Rehabilitation
Why it's often recommended
-
March 13, 2008
Melt-Away Stent Works Well in Trial
Absorbed harmlessly in the body, it could replace traditional metal
stents
-
Secondhand Smoke Hikes Tots' Risk of Heart Disease
Younger children are more affected than teens, a new study finds
-
March 12, 2008
Caring for Heart Patients Can Strain Hearts
Caregivers were stressed, ate poorly, study found
-
March 11, 2008
New Method Boosts Cardiac Arrest Survival
Emergency crews focus on uninterrupted chest compression, experts
say
-
Glaucoma May Boost Cardiovascular Death Risk in Blacks
Inappropriate treatment with beta blockers, other meds also
increases odds, study finds
-
Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of
cerebral infarction
-
March 7, 2008
Depression After a Heart Attack Dangerous for Years
Study finds long-lasting increased risk of death, but no clear
explanation why
-
Even in Middle Age, Starting to Drink May Lower Heart Risks
Wine is better than liquor, study says; a healthy lifestyle is even
better, doctor adds
-
March 6, 2008
Heparin Problems Reported in Germany
Adverse reactions similar to those in U.S., but product source is
different, FDA says
-
Vaccine Could One Day Control High Blood Pressure
Preliminary study results encouraging; it would only be needed a
few times a year
-
Smoking Boosts 'Bleeding' Stroke Risk in Those With High Blood
Pressure
Study says tobacco use may further damage already weakened vessels
-
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
Reducing inflammation helps blunt cardiovascular threats, study
suggests
-
March 5, 2008
Genetic Test Predicts Response to Warfarin
Using it could save money and lives, expert says
-
FDA Finds Contaminant in Baxter's Recalled Heparin Products
But officials can't say if it's responsible for adverse events,
deaths reported
-
March 4, 2008
Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists After Combo HRT Stopped
Latest data from Women's Health Initiative points to continued need
for mammograms
-
March 3, 2008
Stress Can Help Trigger Stroke
Study found a clear association, but no such link for depression
-
February 29, 2008
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
But these side effects are rare and benefits still outweigh risks,
experts say
-
Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk
Swedish study says it's first to quantify heritability of the
disease
-
Double Lung Transplant Better for Younger COPD Patients
Study finds those under 60 survived longer than people who had
single surgery
-
Tobacco poses threat to moms in developing world
Pregnant women's exposure to tobacco in developing countries is
growing at an alarming rate, U.S. government researchers said on
Thursday.
-
Mortality after a blood clot remains high
About one in four patients in a population-based study who were
treated for blood clots in major blood vessels died within 1 year
after their initial diagnosis, a mortality rate that investigators
say is not much better than was observed in the 1980s.
-
February 28, 2008
Ginkgo Biloba Might Not Preserve Memory in Octogenarians
Study saw no clear benefit, but did see small number of strokes,
mini-strokes
-
Study finds degenerative eye disease raises stroke
risk
People with age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of
severe vision loss, have double the usual risk of dying from a
heart attack or stroke, Australian researchers reported on
Thursday.
-
Scientists Find Cancer Culprits in Cigarette Smoke
Hydrogen peroxide and other oxidants cause lung cells to become
malignant
-
Age-Related Macular Degeneration Doubles Heart Attack and Stroke
Risk
Eye disease carries same risk as other circulatory problems,
experts say
-
Curry Ingredient May Cut Cardiovascular Risks
Findings in mice show curcumin reduces heart enlargement and lowers
odds of organ failure
-
Clot removal device improves stroke outcome
A device that suctions out blood clots in the brain causing acute
stroke proved safe and effective and was associated with improved
neurological outcome on all measures, even when used eight hours
after the onset of the stroke, according to results of a study.
-
Mexico to ban smoking in eateries, public spaces
Mexican lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ban smoking in bars,
restaurants and other enclosed public spaces across the country,
which counts some 65,000 cigarette-related deaths each year.
-
February 27, 2008
Low-fat dairy may help control blood pressure
Women who regularly consume low-fat milk or yogurt may have a lower
risk of developing high blood pressure, new research suggests.
-
Statins may cut pneumonia deaths: study
Statin drugs used to lower cholesterol levels and, to a lesser
extent, ACE inhibitors used to lower blood pressure, may reduce
mortality in older adults who are hospitalized for pneumonia,
research suggests.
-
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart
disease, study finds
-
Anemia drugs may raise mortality in cancer
patients
Treating cancer patients with anemia drugs increases their risk of
blood clots and death, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday, confirming
concerns about these widely used drugs,
-
Adult Stem Cells Help Those With Immune Disorders, Heart Disease
Analysis of studies finds modest benefit with both conditions
-
February 26, 2008
Rise in midlife stroke in women linked to obesity
The rapidly rising incidence of stroke among Americans is primarily
due to the increasing number of middle-aged women who are having
strokes. The increasing incidence is also associated with abdominal
obesity, investigators told attendees here at the American Stroke
Association's International Stroke Conference 2008.
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Total cholesterol tied to risk of plaque rupture
In individuals without symptoms who have thickened walls of the
carotid arteries, two major arteries located on each side of the
neck that provide blood and oxygen to the brain, the total blood
levels of cholesterol are strongly associated with the presence a
lipid, or fat-based," core within plaque, which have a
vulnerability to rupture, researchers report.
-
Most Americans lacking in heart attack knowledge
Relatively few Americans have the knowledge to recognize and
properly react to a heart attack, a government study suggests.
-
National Effort Needed to Address Hyperglycemia in Heart Patients
American Heart Association says high blood sugar condition linked
to high mortality
-
More Elderly Americans Living With Heart Failure
Incidence has declined, but survival gains place burden on
Medicare, analysis finds
-
Doing Angioplasty Long After Heart Attack Still Worth It, Analysis
Shows
But author of one of studies in the review challenges the finding
-
February 25, 2008
AMR says crew gave oxygen to dying passenger
AMR Corp, parent of American Airlines, on Monday said the flight
crew had administered oxygen and used a defibrillator to assist an
ailing passenger who died on a flight from Haiti to New York last
week.
-
Cancer risk up in Japanese women exposed to smoke
The results of a study published in the International Journal of
Cancer confirm that passive smoking is a risk factor for lung
cancer, especially adenocarcinoma, among non-smoking Japanese
women.
-
Death after heart attack tied to drug
prescriptions
Among patients who survive a heart attack, those who don't fill
their prescriptions for heart medications appear to have a higher
mortality rate one year after they're discharged from the hospital,
Canadian researchers report.
-
Vitamin E use may raise tuberculosis risk in heavy
smokers
The use of vitamin E supplements appears to increase the risk of
tuberculosis in some middle-aged smokers, according to a study in
the British Journal of Nutrition.
-
Many Patients Fail to Take Drugs After Heart Attack
One in five prescriptions were never filled after hospital
discharge, study found
-
Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes
They're at risk for new blockages within 3 years, study finds
-
Oldest patients fare well after heart valve
surgery
Age shouldn't be a disqualifying factor for patients who need
surgery to replace a major valve in the heart, according to new
data.
-
Viral Infections Tied to Pregnancy Complications
Exposure, especially to herpes, linked to high blood pressure,
preterm births, study finds
-
Stroke risk higher in U.S. than Europe: study
Barriers to health care, bad habits and poor diet put U.S. adults
at far greater risk of stroke than Europeans, researchers in the
Netherlands said on Friday.
-
Study hints stroke drug could have wider use
A study aiming to expand the three-hour time window for giving a
clot-busting drug to stroke patients fell short of its goal,
Australian researchers said on Friday, but the study hinted that
certain stroke sufferers might still benefit from late
administration of the drug.
-
Geneva votes to ban smoking in public places
Geneva, home to the United Nations' European headquarters and
scores of banks catering to the very rich, will ban smoking in
public places following a referendum on Sunday, the Swiss news
agency ATS said.
-
February 23, 2008
More Risk Factors, Less Access to Care Behind Higher Stroke Rates
in U.S.
Europeans less likely to have an attack, study finds
-
February 22, 2008
Earlier Colon Cancer Screens Urged for Smokers
Study finds tobacco users diagnosed almost 7 years earlier than
nonsmokers
-
Heart Disease Deaths Over-Reported in New York City
Study says doctors overestimated in-hospital mortality by 51%
-
Substance use relapse rate low after transplant
The notion that a liver or other organ transplant is wasted on
people with a history of alcoholism or drug abuse doesn't hold
true, according to a new report. In reality, the likelihood that
such patients will relapse is quite low.
-
Low cholesterol linked to stomach cancer risk
People with very low cholesterol levels seem to be at increased
risk of developing stomach cancer, Japanese researchers report.
-
February 22, 2008
Higher heart rate signals later diabetes risk
Middle-aged people with a higher-than-normal heart rate while at
rest run the risk of developing diabetes later in life, and even
dying from diabetes, researchers report.
-
New Stroke Therapies Show Promise
Clot buster works longer than thought, lowering blood pressure
limits damage, and vacuum device sucks up clots safely for 8 hours
-
Stroke Risk Factors Drain Memory
Cognitive powers decline faster among those who have a higher
chance of brain attack
-
Stroke More Prevalent in U.S. Than in Europe
Poor Americans fare worse; risks, health-care system cited as
factors
-
Experts Offer Clarity on Confusion Surrounding Stents
Amid flurry of studies, certain advice emerging for heart patients
-
Daytime dozing may be warning sign of stroke
Older people who have significant trouble staying awake during the
day have more than four times the normal risk of having a stroke,
U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
-
Fish Oil Flounders, But Fiber Might Lower Stroke Risk
Pair of studies examine effect of diet on stroke prevention,
outcomes
-
Cats Help Shield Owners From Heart Attack
Study finds 30% risk reduction when felines are in the home
-
Daytime Dozing Might Raise Stroke Risk
Sleep apnea could be the connection, experts say
-
Moderate Aerobic Fitness Levels May Cut Stroke Risk
Findings show just 30 minutes of activity helped men, women
regardless of family history
-
Awareness of Heart Attack Signs Lags in U.S.
But most people surveyed know to call 911 when one happens, CDC
says
-
New Stroke Treatments Reduce Brain Damage, Improve Recovery
Caffeine-alcohol mix plus clot-busting drug proves potent resource
as does body cooling with fever reducer
-
February 21, 2008
Caffeine in pregnancy tied to testes woes in sons
In a recent study, sons born to women who drank the equivalent of
three cups of coffee a day during pregnancy were more likely to
have undescended testes at age 2 years.
-
February 20, 2008
More Evidence of Danger From Heart Surgery Drug
Anti-bleeding agent Trasylol tied to increased death,
complications, studies find
-
In-Hospital Stroke Deaths Rise on Nights, Weekends
Staffing changes may be to blame, experts say
-
Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk
Calcifications in breast arteries upped chances of cardiovascular
trouble, study finds
-
February 20, 2008
Cutting down on salt could help kids stay trim
Gradually reducing the amount of salt in processed foods could help
fight childhood obesity, UK researchers say.
-
Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
Education, wealth play big part in downward trend, study suggests
-
February 20, 2008
High BMI linked to death from stroke
Among men who've suffered a stroke, the likelihood of dying from
the stroke is increased if their body mass index (BMI) puts them in
the overweight range; BMI is not a factor in stroke mortality for
lean men, according to a large Chinese study.
-
Music Therapy Improves Stroke Outcomes
Study finds enhanced alertness, mood in those who listened just a
few hours a day
-
Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
Study finds both went up simultaneously in recent decades
-
Depression plus hostility poses heart risk
Older adults who are simultaneously hostile and depressed may be at
increased risk for cardiovascular disease.
-
Stem Cells Repair Stroke Damage in Rats
Study suggests same technique might one day work in humans
-
Music hits right note for stroke patients
A little Beethoven is good for the brain, according to a Finnish
study published on Wednesday showing that music helps people
recover more quickly from strokes.
-
Stem cells help rats recover function after stroke
Transplanting brain cells produced from human embryonic stem cells
helped fix stroke damage in the brains of rats, according to
scientists who hope to test the same thing in people within about
five years.
-
February 19, 2008
Breast cancer drugs increase heart risk slightly
Aromatase inhibitors, a class of drugs used to ward off the
recurrence of breast cancer after surgery, increase the risk of
cardiovascular disorders slightly more than does treatment with
tamoxifen, a new study shows.
-
February 19, 2008
In-hospital cardiac arrest deaths high on weekends
Hospitalized patients who sustain a cardiac arrest are more likely
to die if the attack occurs on the weekend or at night than at
other times, a new study shows.
-
February 19, 2008
No Difference Found in Treatments for Acute Kidney Failure
Continuous vs. intermittent dialysis produced same results,
analysis shows
-
Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends
Study suggests staffing, systemic issues behind difference in
mortality rates
-
Sleep apnea dangerous for stroke patients
Sleep apnea, in which breathing briefly ceases or becomes blocked
numerous times during the night, is a risk factor for early death
in people who have had a stroke, according to a new study.
-
Hypertension a Health Challenge for Women
Too many don't have their blood pressure under control, researchers
say
-
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat
Statins effective against atrial fibrillation, analysis shows
-
Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
More patients would take recommended medications, study says
-
One Drink May Help Heart, But Two Is Too Many
Extra glass negates immediate benefits to circulation, Canadian
study says
-
February 18, 2008
Single pill helps controls BP, cholesterol
In African-Americans with poorly controlled high blood pressure
(hypertension) and high cholesterol, treatment with a single pill
containing a blood pressure-lowering drug and a
cholesterol-lowering drug may prove particularly useful,
researchers say.
-
HEPA Filters May Improve Cardiovascular Health
Danish researchers find reducing air particulates for just 2 days
helped small blood vessels
-
Very early rehab promising for stroke patients
Starting rehabilitation within 24 hours after a person has a stroke
appears to be safe and beneficial, Australian researchers report in
the medical journal Stroke.
-
WHO takes aim at tobacco smuggling with new pact
Nearly 130 countries have taken the first steps towards a new
treaty to combat tobacco smuggling, blamed for higher consumption
and up to $50 billion in lost tax revenues each year, officials
said on Friday.
-
Women tea-drinkers have less plaque in arteries
Women who drink tea may be protecting themselves from a build-up of
artery-clogging plaque, so lowering their risk for heart disease
and stroke, findings from a French study suggest.
-
Salsalate cuts blood sugar levels in obese adults
A drug approved for the treatment of arthritis may have a role in
reducing the risk of diabetes and heart trouble developing in young
obese individuals, Harvard researchers report.
-
February 15, 2008
Home air filters may improve elders' heart health
When high-efficiency particle air (HEPA) filters were used for just
48 hours to clean the air in the apartments of 21 older couples,
their blood vessel function improved by about 8 percent, Danish
researchers have shown.
-
Many snack foods have gone 'trans-fat free'
Many snack foods and spreads on the market are now free of
artery-clogging trans fat, but consumers still need to be savvy
label-readers, according to researchers.
-
Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be
driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in
many countries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
-
Older Smokers More Likely to Deny Habit
Findings challenge validity of self-reported tobacco use in
research, care
-
Lung disease in childhood raises adult death risk
A history of bronchitis, pneumonia, or asthma in childhood appears
to raise the risk of death from lung disease in adulthood,
according to a UK study.
-
Drug Cuts Muscle Damage After Heart Attack
Safety trial shows novel compound blocks enzyme triggering cell and
tissue death
-
Common gene boosts breast cancer risk in smokers
Researchers have confirmed yet another ill effect of smoking
cigarettes: it increases the risk of breast cancer in women with a
common genetic variation.
-
Single Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Weakens Heart, Muscles
Changes in tissue similar to effects of aging, report suggests
-
February 14, 2008
Carbon monoxide poisoning causes cardiotoxicity
Exposure to carbon monoxide gas decreases the heart's ability to
contract in a way that is distinct from the effects of oxygen
deprivation, and this persists even after all of the carbon
monoxide is removed from the system, according to experiments
conducted in rats.
-
Acute Coronary Events Drop After Italy's Public Smoking Ban
Analysis shows young people in low socioeconomic areas had greatest
reduction
-
Drug-Coated Balloons Keep Leg Arteries Open: Study
Small German trial could be a breakthrough treatment in vascular
disease
-
February 13, 2008
Smoking-related deaths to rise sharply in India
Death attributed to tobacco smoking is likely to account for nearly
one million deaths per year by 2010, with more than two thirds of
these deaths likely to occur in people who are middle-aged,
researchers warn in The New England Journal of Medicine.
-
Marijuana may impair brain function in MS patients
Smoking marijuana may exacerbate cognitive difficulties and
contribute to emotional problems in patients with multiple
sclerosis (MS), the results of a small study suggest.
-
Turkey's diehard smokers vow to defy ban
Turkish smokers are vowing to defy a ban in bars and restaurants
that will take effect next year, while anti-smoking campaigners
accuse global cigarette companies of targeting the country as a key
market.
-
Therapy, support help heart patients quit smoking
Counseling and self-help programs can help people with heart
disease quit smoking, according to a review of published studies.
-
Airport noise instantly boosts blood pressure
Living near an airport isn't just irritating, it is also unhealthy,
researchers said on Wednesday, in a study that showed loud noise
instantly boosts a sleeping person's blood pressure.
-
Sutent cancer drug causes heart failure in some
Fifteen percent of patients who took Sutent, a pill used to treat
kidney and stomach cancers, developed heart failure, U.S.
researchers reported on Wednesday.
-
Kidney Cancer Drug Linked to Higher Rate of Heart Problems
But Sutent's benefits may still outweigh its risks for many
patients, experts say
-
February 12, 2008
Airplane Noise Boosts Blood Pressure Even During Sleep
More must be done to help people living near major flight hubs,
researchers say
-
Rats give clue to smoking-SIDS link
The known increase in the risk of a baby succumbing to sudden
infant death syndrome or SIDS when the mother smokes during
pregnancy may be due specifically to the effect of nicotine,
Canadian researchers report.
-
Muscle Fatigue Drug May Fight Heart Failure
It seems to plug calcium leaks that cause tiring in muscles, study
says
-
Smoking may raise risk of colon polyps
Cigarette smoking appears to promote the development of polyps in
the colon, especially those that are more likely to progress to
cancer, a research review suggests.
-
US lawmakers examine Web postings in Vytorin probe
Anonymous messages posted on a Web site raise questions about the
handling of data on a Merck & Co Inc and Schering-Plough Corp
cholesterol drug, two U.S. House of Representatives Democrats said
on Monday.
-
Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
Should be considered along with LDL cholesterol in prevention
efforts, study indicates
-
Attention to heart health good for the brain
A recent survey found that two out of three African Americans worry
about developing heart disease and two out of five are concerned
about developing Alzheimer's disease, yet only one in 20 are aware
that heart health is linked to brain health.
-
High Blood Pressure on Increase Among American Women
State-by-state survey also found prevalence rate among men not as
low as should be
-
Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits
-
Heart disease incidence may be on the rise: study
Decades of decline in the incidence of heart disease may have come
to an end, according to results of a long-term autopsy study
conducted at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in Rochester,
Minnesota.
-
Few with high blood pressure follow diet advice
Americans with hypertension (high blood pressure) today are less
likely than they were 10 years ago to follow a diet that can help
them to control or even lower their blood pressure, new research
suggests.
-
Heart disease diagnosis rarely prompts diet change
A one-year follow-up study of patients with heart disease found
that few are meeting recommendations for fruit, vegetable and fiber
intake, and they were eating a "disturbing" amount of trans fat,
Dr. Yunsheng Ma and colleagues from the University of Massachusetts
Medical School in Worcester found.
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February 11, 2008
Smoky bar triggered deadly asthma attack - US
study
A woman in her late teens died from an acute asthma attack
triggered by secondhand cigarette smoke shortly after arriving at
her job as a waitress in a bar in Michigan, researchers reported on
Friday.
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February 8, 2008
Quitting Marijuana Just as Hard as Quitting Cigarettes
Study found smokers experienced irritability, anger and sleep
disturbances
-
Heart Attack Seldom Leads to Healthier Diet
Most patients were still eating poorly one year later, study found
-
February 8, 2008
Heavy pot smoking boosts lung cancer risk six-fold
Smoking a joint a day is just as bad for you as smoking a pack of
cigarettes a day, a study from New Zealand indicates.
-
Herbal remedy helps heart failure symptoms
Hawthorn extract has "significant benefit" for patients with
chronic heart failure, and seems to be safe, researchers conclude
based on a literature review they conducted.
-
Social support impacts blood pressure: study
Older adults who lack support from family and friends may be at
heightened risk of abnormal blood pressure regulation, new research
suggests.
-
Bayer's Trasylol safe for some heart patients:
study
Bayer AG's anti-bleeding drug Trasylol appears safe in certain
heart procedures, according to a study suggesting the treatment
linked to kidney damage -- and even death -- poses little risk for
some people.
-
February 7, 2008
Drug Combo Tied to Kidney Risk With Some Cardiac Surgeries
Aprotinin plus ACE inhibitor associated with renal woes during
off-pump surgery, U.K. study finds
-
Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
British study found HLA-DRB1 increased chances of dying from
cardiovascular causes
-
Harnessing Human Energy for Medical Good
Device could use act of walking to power artificial limbs, insulin
pumps, pacemakers
-
February 7, 2008
Intimate partner violence takes a toll on health
New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
shows that the prevalence of chronic health conditions is increased
among victims of intimate partner violence.
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WHO finds anti-smoking efforts fall short
Global anti-tobacco efforts aimed at avoiding tens of millions of
preventable deaths have been slow to take hold, and no country has
fully adopted the World Health Organization's recommendations, WHO
said Thursday.
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Stress, high blood pressure tied to birthweight
Pregnant women with both high stress levels and high blood pressure
may be at increased risk of having an underweight baby, a study
suggests.
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Reduced "exercise capacity" an ominous sign
People who have trouble exercising on a treadmill are at increased
risk of suffering a heart attack or other heart-related event and
of dying, according to results of a study.
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Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
Dutch study found vacuuming clogged vessels before angioplasty
improved outcomes
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Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics
Among high-risk type 2 diabetics, an intensive intervention with
multiple drug combinations and behavioral modification has
sustained benefits, a Danish study shows.
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Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe
Differences were found between and within countries, researcher
notes
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Blood Pressure Drugs Might Prevent Parkinson's
Preliminary study finds some benefit from calcium channel blockers
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February 6, 2008
Pregnant women rarely use smoking cessation meds
Women rarely opt to take smoking cessation medication during
pregnancy, researchers report.
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High blood pressure pill may cut Parkinson's risk
People taking a widely used group of drugs to treat high blood
pressure known as calcium channel blockers also appear to be
cutting their risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to
results of a study published Wednesday.
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Avandia not to blame for deaths in trial, U.S.
says
GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia was not to blame for heart
deaths in a trial to see if treating diabetes would reduce heart
disease, U.S. government-funded researchers said on Wednesday.
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First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous
Study finds highest risk of adverse events for heart patients is in
early period
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February 5, 2008
Lung disease common in rheumatoid arthritis
Interstitial lung disease -- a large group of disorders that
involve inflammation of the lower respiratory tract and breakdown
of the structures that transfer oxygen to the bloodstream -- is
prevalent and progressive in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
(RA), according to a study utilizing high-resolution computed
tomography lung scans.
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Stopping Plavix may carry early clotting risk
Patients given the blood-clot preventer Plavix after a heart attack
or after receiving a stent have a far higher risk of heart attack
or death in the three months after they stop taking the drug, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
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GPS Devices Measure Severity of Peripheral Artery Disease
Same technology used in cars determined walking abilities of
patients, study suggests
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Persistent depression after heart trouble harmful
Persistent depression is associated with worse physical health a
year after heart attack or severe chest pain -- known by the
umbrella term "acute coronary syndrome" (ACS), researchers from
Canada report.
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Smokers Sleep Less Soundly
They're 4 times more likely than nonsmokers to report lack of
restful slumber, study says
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Good night's sleep is no slumber party for smokers
For smokers, getting a good night's sleep is no slumber party,
scientists said on Monday.
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1 in 3 Hit Songs Mentions Substance Abuse, Smoking
Rap music especially prone to these types of lyrics, survey finds
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Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
Survival advantage found in 'off-label' uses, report suggests
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Guidelines identify people at risk of falling
If you're concerned about an aging family member falling, new
guidelines may ease your mind -- or prompt extra vigilance.
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Very high 'good' cholesterol might be bad
Although HDL cholesterol is typically thought of as 'good'
cholesterol, a new of data from a large study suggests that at very
high levels, it may actually increase the risk of coronary artery
disease.
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Black Men Most at Risk for Kidney Disease Complications
Black women also less likely to have blood pressure under control,
study finds
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Blood pressure tied to black men's kidney risks
Uncontrolled high blood pressure may help explain why kidney
disease often progresses more quickly in African- American men, new
research suggests.
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Sad smokers less likely to quit after heart attack
Smokers who have depressive symptoms during hospitalization for a
heart attack will have a harder time kicking the habit, a new study
shows.
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February 4, 2008
Marijuana withdrawal rivals that of nicotine
Quitting marijuana can cause withdrawal symptoms as severe as those
from quitting tobacco, a small study suggests.
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Mobile phones, coffee found unlikely to cause
cancer
Drinking coffee, using mobile phones or having breast implants is
unlikely to cause cancer, according to a risk ranking system
devised by an Australian cancer specialist to debunk popular myths.
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February 2, 2008
Stars Don Red to Raise Awareness of Women's Heart Risk
Dress show is kickoff to campaign on nation's top killer
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February 1, 2008
Quit-Smoking Drug May Raise Suicide Risk
FDA asks maker of Chantix to revise warning on product label
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FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent
To help people with narrowed arteries
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Smoking cessation drug needs stronger warning: FDA
U.S. regulators on Friday said the smoking cessation drug Chantix
(Pfizer Inc.), known generically as varenicline, appears
increasingly likely to be linked to serious psychiatric disturbance
and called for stronger label warnings.
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Vitamin D deficiency tied to higher blood pressure
Low blood concentrations of vitamin D may be associated with higher
blood pressure in whites, indicating a risk of developing
hypertension, or high blood that requires medical treatment,
researchers report. However, this relationship was not noted among
blacks.
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IPods Don't Interfere With Heart Pacemakers
Government study checked 4 models and found no problems
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February 1, 2008
Ipods show no effects on heart pacemakers
Ipods and other portable media players are unlikely to interfere
with heart pacemakers, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration
researcher reported on Thursday.
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Sugary Soft Drinks Boost Gout Risk in Men
Just 2 or more beverages a day increased chances by 85%, study
finds
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Weight loss drug safely used in high-risk patients
Sibutramine, which is marketed under the trade names Meridia and
Reductil, appears safe and possibly effective for weight management
in patients at a high risk for heart attack and stroke -- for whom
the drug is usually not recommended -- according to a report in the
European Heart Journal.
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January 31, 2008
CORRECTION: Antioxidants show little anti-cancer
benefit
Taking antioxidant supplements won't reduce cancer risk, according
to a new analysis of a dozen studies including more than 100,000
patients. In fact, the researchers found, smokers who take beta
carotene supplements could be increasing their risk of
smoking-related cancer and death.
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Most heart attack survivors skip cardiac rehab
Approximately two thirds of patients in the United States who
survive a heart attack do not undergo outpatient cardiac
rehabilitation, a program proven to reduce the risk of illness and
death, and to also improve psychological recovery, according to
findings reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
in Atlanta.
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Super Bowl Fans Should Heed Heart Risk Finding
German study found higher chances of cardiovascular trouble during
2006 World Cup matches
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Minimally Invasive Surgery Fixes Aneurysms
Study finds advantages over conventional operation
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January 30, 2008
Merck says "media hype" overlooks Vytorin value
The chief executive of Merck & Co on Wednesday said negative
media coverage of a clinical trial of the company's blockbuster
Vytorin cholesterol drug has unfairly overlooked benefits of the
medicine.
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Heart rate predicts survival after heart attack
In patients who've experienced a heart attack, the degree to which
the heart rate slows down in response to standard medications is a
good indicator of survival, new research indicates.
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Signs of emphysema may develop early in pot
smokers
Pot smokers may experience pathological changes in their lungs
decades earlier than such changes usually occur in cigarette
smokers, a small study of 10 patients shows.
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Metabolic syndrome on the rise among obese teens
A cluster of heart disease and diabetes risk factors known as the
metabolic syndrome is becoming increasingly common in adolescents,
paralleling the rise in teen obesity, a new study shows.
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Antioxidants more likely to raise cancer risk
Taking antioxidant supplements won't reduce cancer risk, according
to a new analysis of a dozen studies including more than 100,000
patients. In fact, the researchers found, smokers who take beta
carotene supplements could be increasing their risk of
smoking-related cancer and death.
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Weight loss by diet or exercise benefits heart
Shedding excess pounds may restore some of the heart's youth,
whether the weight loss comes from eating less or exercising more,
the results of a small study suggests.
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Study backs value of U.S. state anti-smoking plans
U.S. state tobacco control programs are effective at cutting the
number of smokers, and states that spend more get the best results,
federal health officials said on Tuesday.
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Study Challenges New Benchmark for High-Volume Heart Transplant
Hospitals
Johns Hopkins researchers question government decision to lower
requirements for designation
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Health Tip: Understanding an Aneurysm
Requires immediate evaluation and treatment
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January 29, 2008
Secondhand Smoke Worsens Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
No safe level for sufferers, especially those with genetic variant,
study says
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Genes affect risk from smoke in CF patients
Any exposure to secondhand smoke reduces lung function in patients
with cystic fibrosis, according to investigators at Johns Hopkins
University School of Medicine. The adverse effects related to this
noxious exposure are magnified by certain gene variants, the team
reports in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Exercise reverses weight gain from antipsychotics
In patients who take antipsychotic medication, a supervised
exercise program significantly reduces weight and improves
cholesterol levels, a Canadian research team has found.
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High-protein diet linked with sustained weight
loss
Middle-aged women who followed a high-protein diet compared with
those who followed a low-protein diet lost more weight over a
1-year study period, according to researchers from Australia.
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Study Finds Both Coated Stents Perform the Same
Incidence of major adverse events was also lower than researchers
anticipated
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Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
But experts question results of small Polish study
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Anti-Clotting Drug Helps Infants With Heart Ills
Study shows use for small doses of Plavix in children under 2
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Costs for elderly diabetics on the rise in the
U.S.
The costs of caring for elderly people with diabetes, a growing
population, are threatening to overwhelm the system designed to pay
for their medical care, according to a new analysis of Medicare
claims.
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More heart transplants needed for best results
Patients who undergo heart transplant surgery in hospitals that
perform 14 or more procedures each year achieve better outcomes
than patients who undergo this procedure at hospitals that perform
fewer heart transplants.
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SARS enters host cells via "fatty rafts": study
The SARS virus, which spread to many countries around the world in
2003 killing about 800 people, invades its victims using "fatty
rafts" on the cell membrane, Chinese scientists have found.
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January 29, 2008
Cannabis bigger cancer risk than cigarettes: study
Smoking a joint is equivalent to smoking 20 tobacco cigarettes in
terms of lung cancer risk, scientists in New Zealand have found, as
they warned of an "epidemic" of lung cancers linked to cannabis.
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January 28, 2008
Diuretics Best for Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
Drugs as good or better than others in treating both conditions
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January 28, 2008
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm
Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines
advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended
consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic.
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January 28, 2008
NY subpoenas Merck, Schering-Plough over Vytorin
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has subpoenaed Merck &
Co and Schering-Plough Corp for documents and information to see
whether the companies hid the results of a study on their
cholesterol drug Vytorin.
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January 25, 2008
FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin
Early findings saw no medical benefit; heart expert calls it
'second-line' medication
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Celebrex disrupts heart rhythm in fruit flies
Celebrex, an arthritis drug in the same class as the recalled
painkiller Vioxx, caused irregular heartbeats in fruit flies and in
heart cells taken from laboratory rats, U.S. researchers said on
Friday.
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U.S. FDA says it's reviewing Vytorin cholesterol
drug
Regulators said Friday they would review whether to take action
over Merck & Co Inc's and Schering-Plough Corp's popular
cholesterol medicine Vytorin after a study showed it was no better
than a generic drug in preventing the build-up of fatty plaque.
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January 25, 2008
Undernourished stroke patients have poor outcomes
A Korean study has shown that undernutrition markedly increases the
risk of complications after a stroke, and is also associated with
impaired recovery. "We were pretty surprised by it," Dr. Dong-Wha
Kang told Reuters Health.
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Medical marijuana users can be fired: California
court
Companies can fire employees who use marijuana for medical reasons
even if California law allows such use because federal law
prohibits it, the state's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday.
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January 25, 2008
Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later
People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of
developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and
stroke, new research suggests.
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January 25, 2008
Widespread failings found in maternity care in UK
The largest ever survey of maternity care in England has found
widespread failings, with services in London criticised as the
worst, the government's health watchdog said on Friday.
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German ex-chancellor accused of flouting smoking
ban
German anti-smoking activists are trying to bring charges against
89-year-old former West German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt and his
wife for breaking a new smoking ban in Hamburg, the group said on
Friday.
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January 24, 2008
Anti-Clotting Drug Trial Shortened by Bleeding Problems
But study author says medication could help many avoid stroke
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January 24, 2008
Statins not seen linked to breast cancer risk
Taking a statin drug does not seem to increase or decrease the
likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer, according to a
study published in the medical journal Cancer.
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January 24, 2008
Heart risks increase as degree of obesity climbs
The heart-damaging effects of excess weight get worse as a person
gets heavier, with no plateau in sight, according to new research
in a group of severely obese people.
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Smoking linked to lower allergy risk in some
Smoking, or exposure to parents' smoking, may lower the risk of
allergies developing in young people who are genetically prone to
them, a study suggests.
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January 24, 2008
Moving target: Vytorin raises new questions
A disappointing study of the heart drug Vytorin has led some
doctors to reconsider what makes statin drugs so effective at
fighting heart disease.
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Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages
Fewer deaths, heart attacks found in 18-month study
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Peripheral Arterial Disease Costlier to Treat Than Heart Trouble
Prolonged recovery, potential for repeat treatments to blame, study
finds
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Bypass better than stents for coronary disease
For patients with several blockages in their coronary arteries,
mortality rates are lower when they undergo bypass grafting rather
than having the new generation of drug-eluting stents inserted, a
study shows.
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January 23, 2008
Heart sign in elite athletes may be benign
When a measurement made on an electrocardiogram, called the QT
interval, is longer than normal, it can indicate an increased risk
of cardiac arrest. However, within limits, it is not likely to be
dangerous if it's seen in elite athletes, according to a report by
UK investigators.
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Advanced Therapy Aids Stroke Patients
Procedure brings clot-busting drugs right to site of blood clot,
study reports
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January 23, 2008
Heart disease goal for 2010 already achieved
The American Heart Association's 2010 goal of reducing deaths from
coronary heart disease by 25 percent has already been achieved, and
the same goal for reducing stroke deaths has nearly been reached as
well, according to a statement issued Tuesday by the association.
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January 23, 2008
Study gives scientific weight to high-protein diet
New research suggests that high-protein foods may be better at
curbing a key "hunger hormone" than either fats or carbohydrates.
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A Little Regular Exercise Extends Men's Lives
Brisk 30-minute walk a few days a week cut death risk in half,
study found
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January 23, 2008
Work-related stress can kill, study finds
Work really can kill you, according to a study on Wednesday
providing the strongest evidence yet of how on-the-job stress
raises the risk of heart disease by disrupting the body's internal
systems.
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UK agency stent decision now set for next week
Britain's medicines advisory agency is now planning to publish its
latest recommendations on the cost-effectiveness of drug-coated
stents late next week, in a decision that could draw fire from
manufacturers.
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Genetics Influence Blood Pressure Medications
A person's gene profile seems to dictate reponse, study finds
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January 22, 2008
Meat, diet soda linked to heart disease - US study
People who eat two or more servings of red meat a day are much more
likely to develop conditions leading to heart disease and diabetes,
U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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Low vitamin E tied to physical decline in elderly
Older adults with low levels of vitamin E are likely to see a
steeper deterioration in physical function over a 3-year period
than those with higher vitamin E levels, a study shows.
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U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke
But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association
says
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Another Study Links Western Diet to Heart, Health Risks
But it also found that diet soda doesn't protect against metabolic
syndrome
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High vitamin C level linked to decreased stroke
risk
A person's level of vitamin C may predict his or her likelihood of
having a stroke, according to a long-term study of some 20,000
middle-aged and older residents of Norfolk, United Kingdom.
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Normal doses of methadone may trigger sudden death
A number of cases of unexplained sudden cardiac death can be blamed
on taking regular "therapeutic" doses of methadone, according to
investigators at the Oregon Health and Science University in
Portland.
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Smoking ups risk with radiation for breast cancer
Cigarette smoking dramatically increases the risk that a woman who
has undergone radiation treatment for breast cancer will develop
lung cancer later on, a new study shows.
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Beijing proposes smoking ban for hotels
Beijing is to ban smoking in 70 percent of the city's hotel rooms
as it strives to clean up its air before this August's Olympic
Games.
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Liver Cancer Drug Raises Blood Pressure
Patients taking Nexavar need to be monitored closely, study says
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Nexavar significantly boosts hypertension risk:
study
Bayer AG and Onyx Pharmaceutical Inc.'s key cancer drug Nexavar
significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
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'Drug-Free' Stent Coating Shows Promise
Trial finds polymer reduces inflammatory reaction associated with
current devices
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Smoking Worsens Prognosis for IPF Patients
Study tackles anomaly that current puffers live longer with
untreatable lung disease
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Study supports periodic re-certification for
doctors
The time elapsed since a primary care physician's last board
certification correlates with a decline in the quality of care
provided to patients, according to a study published today.
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January 21, 2008
Depression impacts discharge destination after
stroke
Patients with depression at the time they are hospitalized for a
stroke are more likely to be discharged to institutional care than
their non-depressed counterparts, results of a study hint.
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High Blood Sugar Boosts Women's Heart Disease Risk
Men don't seem to be as prone to problem, study finds
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January 19, 2008
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