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| Moderate Drinking Might Help Men Live Longer After Heart Attack |
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Study suggests protective effect of drink or 2 a day, but experts warn against too much boozing |
| Health Tip: Diabetics, Avoid Too Much Salt |
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Suggestions to help you cut back |
| First Bedside Gene Test Shows Promise |
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Study found it spotted which heart patients should not take blood thinner Plavix |
| Chocolate a Sweet Remedy for Many Ills? |
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Preliminary research suggests cocoa might fight heart disease, cancer and even obesity |
| Lightheadedness Upon Standing Could Signal Heart Risk |
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Those with 'orthostatic hypotension' more likely to develop heart failure, study suggests |
| Many Americans Ambivalent Over Laws Aimed at Healthy Living |
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Poll finds most accept rules for safety, smoking, eating, but also worry about a 'nanny state' |
| Vitamin E Supplements Don't Affect Heart Failure Risk |
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Large review showed they did not make any difference in healthy women |
| Blood Pressure Variance Between Arms Points to Heart Risk |
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Study offers more evidence that measurements from both limbs should become routine |
| More Evidence Shows That Daily Aspirin Might Combat Cancer |
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Latest findings don't mean people should start popping aspirin every morning, experts stress |
| New Blood Test May Predict Heart Attack |
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In small study, high levels of misshapen cells from vessel walls spelled trouble |
| Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder |
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Atrial fibrillation is a common problem that increases the risk of stroke |
| Inflammation Might Play Role in Heart Disease |
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Findings suggest certain drugs might prevent hardening of the arteries |
| Bacteria From Mouth Can Lead to Heart Inflammation |
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It's important to keep the gums healthy and get regular dental care |
| CT Scans Can Spot Heart Trouble Fast |
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Study shows chest-pain patients who are not having an attack could be discharged safely sooner |
| Does Chocolate Help You Stay Slim? |
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Study links regular consumption with slightly leaner size, but more research needed |
| Bypass Surgery May Be Better Than Angioplasty for Seniors |
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Study found those with multi-vessel heart disease showed reduced risk of dying four years later |
| Warfarin Helps Cut Stroke Risk, Researchers Report |
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Old standby holds its own against higher priced, newer meds |
| Widespread CPR Training Could Boost Heart Attack Survival Rates |
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In Danish study, bystander assistance made difference between life, death for many patients |
| Survey Shows People Have Little Time for Healthy Habits |
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Heart association finds Americans struggle to eat right, exercise and brush their teeth regularly |
| Fruits, Veggies Can Be Beauty Tools, Study Says |
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Skin color improves as consumption increases, researchers say |
| Sleep Apnea Treatment May Help Ward Off Heart Failure |
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Nighttime breathing disorder might alter heart's function, but CPAP mask therapy seems to help |
| Exercise May Trigger Orgasm in Some Women |
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Survey results suggest phenomenon is not rare, but causes remain unclear |
| Foods' Aromas Might Help You Lose Weight |
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Stronger smells led to smaller bites, research found |
| Health Tip: Managing Weight Gain |
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Suggestions to help keep your weight in check |
| Electronic Diary Helped Obese Adults Stick to Weight-Loss Plan |
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But the results didn't last after 2 years, study finds |
| Could Soy Help Lower Your Blood Pressure? |
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Antioxidants in tofu, other foods might have beneficial effect, study suggests |
| Both Too Little and Too Much Sleep Bad for the Heart |
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Research finds too little sleep may increase risk of stroke, heart attack; too much may cause coronary artery disease |
| Health Tip: The Right Diet Can Boost Athletic Performance |
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Here's why you should eat well |
| Exercise Might Boost Kids' Academic Ability |
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Pretest 'warm-ups' boosted test scores in study of Italian schoolchildren |
| Health Tip: Pack a Healthy, Easy Lunch |
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Here are some suggestions |
| Fatty Foods Might Harm Men's Sperm, Research Suggests |
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Small study finds lower sperm counts, concentrations for males on high-fat diets |
| Lack of Sleep May Give You the Munchies |
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Sleep-deprived people eat more than 500 extra calories daily, study finds |
| Could Trans Fats Make You Cranky? |
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The more of the unhealthy dietary fat people ate, the greater their irritability, aggression, study shows |
| As White Rice Intake Rises, So May Your Risk for Diabetes |
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Study suggests a link, and healthier whole grain alternatives are out there, experts say |
| Anti-Smoking Efforts Saved 795,000 Lives Over 25 Years |
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Public smoking bans, higher cigarette taxes, increased risk awareness all helped |
| Heart Failure Patients Urged to Discuss Care With Docs |
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An open dialogue can inform decisions on treatment options |
| Women Fare Better With Heart Failure |
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European analysis of study data found a higher risk of death in male heart failure patients |
| Light or Moderate Drinking Linked to Lower Stroke Risk in Women |
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But benefit faded with heavier alcohol use, long-term study suggests |
| Married Heart Surgery Patients Live Longer |
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Single patients' odds of dying are twice as high over five years, study says |
| Sugary Drinks Can Be Hard on Heart |
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Men who drank one sweet beverage daily had higher risk of heart disease |
| Red Meat Can Be Unhealthy, Study Suggests |
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Researchers contend diets laden with steaks, burgers boost death rates; beef industry disputes claim |
| Doctors Likely to Preach What They Practice |
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Those with healthy behaviors more inclined to recommend patients make lifestyle changes: study |
| Giving Birth to Small Babies Linked to Heart Disease in Moms |
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Risk of cardiovascular trouble was nearly doubled for these women |
| Half of Stroke Victims Don't Call 911, Research Shows |
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Public needs more education about telling symptoms, experts sa |
| Dr Urman and Dr Caren Make US News Top Doctors List |
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Both have been selected by peer-nominated process to the prestigious Castle and Connolly Top Doctors list |
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