Archive for 'Heart'
Cigarette Smoking: 46 Million American Junkies Still Puffing, Says CDC – CBS News
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CBS News Cigarette Smoking: 46 Million American Junkies Still Puffing, Says CDC CBS News (CBS) If you want to stop Americans from smoking cigarettes it seems you are going to have to rip them from their cold dead hands. Of course, with the insanely high risks of lung cancer and heart disease linked to smoking, that should be too hard. ..
Full StoryNSAID use associated with future stroke in healthy population
The results are in line with the increased risk of MI seen with NSAIDs and strengthen the need for more careful regulation of these drugs, the study author says. For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryAre BPA- Laced Dental Sealants Safe? – FOXNews
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New York Times (blog) Are BPA- Laced Dental Sealants Safe? FOXNews Just had a dental filling? You might be chewing on bisphenol A (BPA), a common plastics ingredient that could have harmful effects on your health
Full StoryHigh Cholesterol Linked to Cookware Chemicals – WebMD
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Health Jackal High Cholesterol Linked to Cookware Chemicals WebMD Sept. 7, 2010 — Exposure to chemicals used in the manufacture of nonstick cookware and waterproof and stain-resistant products could be raising cholesterol levels in children, a new study suggests. Researchers analyzed blood levels of ..
Full StoryFirst Europe-specific guidance on AF
The European Society of Cardiology announced new clinical guidelines for atrial fibrillation at its congress in Stockholm last week, the first time such recommendations have been prepared by European… For complete story visit theheart.org.
Full StoryHeart Disease Risk Varies by Education Level
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Risk for stroke and heart disease falls as education levels rise in high-income countries, but not in nations where earnings are considerably lower, a new study shows.
Full StoryFDA does U-turn on midodrine; will keep it available
The US FDA has done a U-turn on its decision two weeks ago to withdraw midodrine, a drug for orthostatic hypotension. The agency told heartwire it will allow patients continued access to the drug..
Full StoryPreventive Oral Care Can Prevent BPA Exposure from Dental Fillings – eMaxHealth
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Daily Mail Preventive Oral Care Can Prevent BPA Exposure from Dental Fillings eMaxHealth Dental fillings and sealants contain some bisphenol A (BPA) which may expose children, at least in the short term, to the chemical known for its association with several adverse health effects, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
Full StoryDog Saves Life of Child – HULIQ
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Terra.com Dog Saves Life of Child HULIQ It's pretty common stuff, but always heartwarming. Man's best friend saves his life, putting his own in jeopardy.
Full StoryHormone in Hair May Reveal Heart Risk
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High levels of cortisol in the hair shaft may increase the risk of heart attack, a study shows.
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