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February 07, 2012:
Avoid Window Seats to Cut Risk for In-Flight Blood Clots: Study
Experts say DVTs can strike any immobilized passenger, not just those in economy class
February 03, 2012:
Women Wear Red on Friday to Highlight Heart Health
Roughly 8 million women in the United States have heart disease, research shows
January 30, 2012:
Statins Equally Effective in Women and Men
Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce cardiovascular events, death for both sexes, researchers say
January 27, 2012:
Too Much Fructose Sweetener Tied to Heart Risks in Teens
Study finds high consumption associated with early signs of diabetes, other health issues
January 25, 2012:
Optimal Heart Health Starts Early: Study
No risk factors by middle age is 'the fountain of youth for your heart'
January 13, 2012:
Statins Cost Four Times More in U.S. Than in U.K.
Use of generic versions of the cholesterol-lowering drugs in Britain may be a factor, study says
January 09, 2012:
Statins May Boost Diabetes Risk in Older Women
But experts say finding shouldn't spur change in guidelines for the cholesterol-lowering drugs
December 22, 2011:
Health Tip: Improving Your Cholesterol
Here are some suggestions
December 15, 2011:
Poor Lifestyles Harming U.S. Heart Health: Report
Comprehensive update shows Americans gaining weight, eating more junk food, exercising less
December 14, 2011:
Apnea Treatment Might Reduce Signs of Heart Disease Risk
Wearing CPAP mask during sleep improved blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar in study patients
December 01, 2011:
First Generic Lipitor Approved
Widely used statin drug helps lower bad cholesterol
November 23, 2011:
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Safe for Long-Term Use, Study Finds
Statins reduce heart risks without raising odds of cancer, other illnesses, research shows
November 18, 2011:
Does Psoriasis Thwart the Benefits of 'Good' Cholesterol?
Chronic skin condition may be associated with changes in HDL composition, researchers say
November 16, 2011:
Healthy Heart Habits May Also Guard Against Cancer
Good cholesterol, blood pressure levels and more appear to reduce tumor risk, study finds
November 16, 2011:
Blood Type May Be Associated With Stroke Risk: Study
Researchers say type AB raised chance of attack by 26%, but there's no proof of cause-and-effect
November 16, 2011:
Women, Younger Men Under-Treated Before Heart Attack: Study
Older males more likely to get preventive medications, researchers say
November 15, 2011:
No Benefit From Niacin for Heart Patients in Study
The vitamin may increase stroke risk, researchers find
November 14, 2011:
Shot Might One Day Help Lower Cholesterol
In early trial, it lowered LDL levels by up to 64 percent
November 09, 2011:
New Research Questions Wisdom of Cutting Down on Salt
While doing so lowers blood pressure, it might raise cholesterol, other risk factors for heart disease
October 24, 2011:
Could HPV Raise Women's Risk for Heart Disease?
Study suggests a link, but more research is needed
October 13, 2011:
U.S. Heart Disease Rates Keep Falling: CDC
But certain populations still lag behind trend, especially in the South, experts warn
October 07, 2011:
Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
Previously approved meds combined in one tablet
October 05, 2011:
3 Hours of Exercise Weekly Can Cut Men's Heart Risks
Study found lowered risk related to higher levels of 'good' cholesterol
September 14, 2011:
Erectile Dysfunction May Be Linked With Cardiovascular Trouble
Independent risk factor for heart disease, stroke and death, researchers say
September 13, 2011:
U.S. Seeks to Prevent 1 Million Heart Attacks, Strokes
New program hopes to get more Americans to live healthier lives
September 07, 2011:
Meds Better Than Stent for Preventing Second Stroke: Study
Findings will result in fewer brain stenting procedures, expert says
September 01, 2011:
Strokes Rising Among Teens, Young Adults: CDC
Obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and other risk factors may be to blame, researchers say
August 29, 2011:
Health Tip: Why Do I Have High Cholesterol?
Factors that raise your risk
August 17, 2011:
Inflammation From Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heart Disease
But treating both inflammation, factors contributing to heart disease can lower risk, study shows
August 08, 2011:
Hospitals Vary Widely in Rate of Heart Procedures: Study
Rate of finding blockage that requires action stretches from 23% to 100%
August 05, 2011:
Children's HIV Drugs May Cause High Cholesterol
Strategies are needed to protect infected kids from long-term cardiovascular harm, researchers say
August 01, 2011:
Even a Little Exercise Helps the Heart, Study Finds
And the benefits are greater for women than for men, researchers say
July 28, 2011:
Painful Gout Afflicting More Americans: Study
More than 8 million adults now have the inflammatory joint disease, perhaps linked to rising obesity rates
July 27, 2011:
Implantable Device May Ease Tough-to-Treat Hypertension
But complication rate was relatively high and FDA approval may be years away, researchers say
July 26, 2011:
Heart Disease Prevention May Save Billions Annually in U.S.
Current costs of $450 billion a year aren't sustainable, nation's heart experts say
July 25, 2011:
Blood Test May Better Predict Diabetics' Heart Risk: Study
But refining the risk may not change clinical practice, expert says
July 21, 2011:
FDA Approves Blood Thinner Brilinta for Heart Patients
Another option alongside Plavix, but should not be taken with higher doses of aspirin
June 27, 2011:
Diabetic Girls May Have Heart Risk Factors
Study authors not clear on why, but urge doctors to watch teens closely
June 21, 2011:
High-Dose Statins May Increase Diabetes Risk
But heart benefits still outweigh potential downside, study authors say
June 16, 2011:
HRT May Reduce Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease
Hormone treatment may have some protective effect in postmenopausal women, researchers say
June 14, 2011:
Diabetics May Be at Greater Risk for Second Stroke
But lowering cholesterol with statins reduces their odds for cardiovascular events, researchers say
June 13, 2011:
Medical Groups Update Heart, Blood Pressure Care Guidelines
Measures tweak standards last changed in 2005
June 09, 2011:
Vytorin Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Large Study of Kidney Patients
Cardiovascular trouble reduced as much as 25 percent by cholesterol drug in this high-risk group
June 02, 2011:
Low-Carb, High-Fat Diets May Not Pose Risk to Arteries
Short-term studies found no harm to vascular health
May 25, 2011:
Daily Four-Drug Combo Pill Halves Heart Disease Risk: Study
Low cost, better adherence are pluses, but side effects could be problem, experts say
May 25, 2011:
Combo of Paxil, Pravachol May Raise Blood Sugar
As many as 1 million Americans may take the antidepressant and statin together, researchers say
May 24, 2011:
Health Tip: The Dangers of Having High Cholesterol
It raises your risk of a host of diseases
May 23, 2011:
CT Heart Scans No Benefit to Patients Without Symptoms
Study suggests it can lead to unneeded aggressive, invasive procedures and treatments
May 20, 2011:
Experts Say Cholesterol Screenings Should Start in Childhood
They hope early testing will lead to diet, lifestyle changes and more successful treatment
May 17, 2011:
Gene Variation May Explain Some Female Infertility Cases
Mutation leads to low levels of pregnancy hormone, study says
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