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| Final-Stage Trial Of Drug That Lowers Cholesterol Planned |
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Planning for a final-stage trial of a drug that taps into a gene mutation to lower cholesterol and heart attack risk beyond what statins such as Lipitor can do (Bloomberg News) |
| More Americans Have at Least 2 Chronic Health Issues: CDC |
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Number of people with multiple diseases -- including diabetes, high blood pressure -- rose over decade |
| Heart Disease Still Leading Cause Of US Deaths |
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Although rate of death from cardiovascular disease declined by 31% from 1998 to 2008, the disease is still the No. 1 killer of men (and women) in the USA (USA Today) |
| Avoid Medicare Land Mines |
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If you are among the growing number of people still working when you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare, you will face more complicated enrollment decisions than your retired peers (WSJ - Subscription required) |
| Cedars-Sinai ranked among America's Best Hospitals by US News & World Report |
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Cedars is ranked 2nd in the state of California, ahead of other venerable institutions such as Stanford and UC San Francisco. |
| Small Private Medical Practices Are Vital to Patient Care |
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Small-sized practices need reliable payment systems to pay for overhead but are finding it increasingly difficult to survive in the current environment. Unpredictable and continued reduction in Medicare reimbursement, coupled with burdensome regulatory requirements have a direct negative impact on small physician practices |
| Survey Finds Over Half Of Physicians Using Electronic Health Records (EHR) |
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Over half have such a system, and another quarter plan to use one in the coming year |
| Regular Swims Lower Blood Pressure, Help Heart |
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Water workouts can help your heart and burn calories (Washington Post) |
| Want to Live Longer? Turn Off That TV and Stand Up |
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Researchers say prolonged sitting may reduce a person's life expectancy. |
| Need to Get Walking More? Clip on a Pedometer |
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Study found use of the device nearly doubled the time seniors spent strolling each week |
| Diet, Weight Loss Ease Menopause Symptoms: Study |
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Large trial shows night sweats, hot flashes were reduced or eliminated with low-fat dieting |
| Obese Kids May Be at Higher Risk for Heart Disease |
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Researchers found two of three already had one risk factor for cardiovascular trouble |
| Another New Weight-Loss Drug Approved |
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Qsymia sanctioned for obese or overweight people with chronic condition |
| 2 New Weight-Loss Drugs Won't Reverse U.S. Obesity Crisis |
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Proper nutrition, exercise are key factors that must be part of any diet plan, health experts say |
| Weight-Loss Keys: Food Journals, Eating In, Not Skipping Meals |
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'Ladies who lunch' in restaurants lost the least weight in study |
| Health Tip: Snack Smartly |
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Don't overdo it |
| New York's Trans-Fat Ban Is Working: Study |
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Customers consumed less heart-harming fat after strict restaurant limits imposed |
| Quitting Smoking Does Mean Weight Gain for Many: Study |
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Researchers find extra pounds mount up in first year, but say health benefits still outweigh such concerns |
| Preventive Measures Pay Off for Those at Risk of Stroke |
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Taking steps to reduce smoking, high cholesterol, diabetes saves lives, study finds |
| Heart Defect at Birth Signals Need to Check for Other Disorders: AHA |
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Early evaluations can catch related developmental problems, experts say |
| Guidelines Issued for New Blood Thinner Brilinta |
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Drug should be considered for treating unstable angina along with older drugs, experts say |
| Lab-Grown Blood Vessels May Improve Heart Bypass |
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Researchers grow small vessels using stem cells from fat gathered through liposuction |
| Cell-Based 'Tracking Devices' Might Help Monitor Treatments |
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Following trail of tiny iron filings, docs might observe heart changes, stem-cell treatments |
| Inactivity May Kill as Many Worldwide as Smoking: Report |
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Lack of exercise linked to cancer, diabetes and heart disease, which cause about 10% of deaths worldwide |
| Health Tip: Keep Cool in Extreme Heat |
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Drink plenty of water and wear light clothing |
| Older People May Have Undiagnosed Heart Abnormalities |
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Many older people may have heart abnormalities that they don't know about and they could end up with heart failure if they miss out on treatments that could help, according to a new study (ABC News) |
| Is Chronic Inflammation Behind America's Deadliest Diseases? |
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What is the science? How to measure it? How to reduce it? (WSJ - subscription required) |
| Health Tip: Flavor Food Without the Fat |
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Use high heat for more intense tastes |
| Exercise Can Shield the Aging Brain, Studies Show |
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Weight training, walking helped older adults' memory, according to new studies at Alzheimer's meeting |
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