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‘Sweet’ New Way to Prevent Heart Disease
Preventing heart disease never sounded so sweet. According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal in late…
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Stem Cells Raise Hopes for Stroke Victims in Aussie Research
A cure for brain damage caused by stroke may be only five years from clinical application, with research using stem…
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Study: Women Smokers at Higher Risk of Heart Disease Than Men
MINNEAPOLIS – Women who smoke are 25 percent more likely to develop heart disease than men, according to a U.S.…
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An ancient Egyptian princess would have needed bypass surgery if she’d lived today, according to researchers who examined the mummy…
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High blood pressure: How low should you go?
People with hypertension are generally advised to lower their blood pressure to reduce their risk of having a heart attack…
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Hempseed oil may be good part of a heart-healthy diet
With an ideal ratio of omega-6 and -3 fatty acids and some plant chemicals thought to lower high blood pressure,…
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Surgeons to attempt first ever suspended animation trials on humans
Suspended animation: It’s a common concept used in science fiction, in which doctors preserve humans’ lives by suspending them between…
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For a teenage boy in England, drinking one highly caffeinated beverage at the gym set off a heart problem he…
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Docs may be too conservative about sex after heart attack
Most people get no advice from their doctors about whether or when it’s safe to have sex after a heart…
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