Good evidence on the safety of silicone gel breast implants is still lacking almost 10 years after they were reintroduced…
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Married people do better than most singles early after heart surgery
Formerly married people may be at an increased risk of disability or death soon after heart surgery, suggests new U.S.…
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There are a lot fewer trans fats in the nation’s food than there were a decade ago, but the Obama…
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NSAIDS may boost bleeding risk after heart attack
For people taking drugs to prevent blood clots after a heart attack, adding pain relievers like ibuprofen may lead to…
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Acceptance of heart failure improves patients’ quality of life
People who learn they have heart failure often feel emotionally devastated, but new research suggests that accepting the reality of…
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Transfer Delays Common for Heart Attack Patients
New research suggests hospitals are taking too long to move heart attack patients who need treatment elsewhere. And it says…
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For Heart Health, Every Bit of Exercise Counts
People who walk or jog for just a couple of hours each week are at lower risk of heart disease…
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Early start to weight gain tied to later heart risks
Kids who start rapidly gaining weight early in childhood are more likely to have higher blood pressure and other signs…
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Study links high sodium "fizzy" medicines to raised heart risks
Millions of patients worldwide taking effervescent, dispersible and soluble medicines have an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes because…
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6 lifestyle factors may predict young women’s heart disease risk, study says
A 20-year study of nearly 70,000 women suggests that lifestyle factors impact heart attack risk in early adulthood. “We noticed…
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