News tagged with heavy heart
Increases in heart disease risk factors may decrease brain function
Brain function in adults as young as 35 may decline as their heart disease risk factors increase, according to new research in the American Heart Association journal Stroke.
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May 02, 2013 |
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Fringe therapy may help heart patients, study finds
A treatment that removes heavy metals from the body has long been touted as an alternative therapy to combat hardening arteries. Now a 10-year, $31 million clinical trial has found that chelation therapy does help heart attack ...
Cardiology
Mar 29, 2013 |
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Study: Mega vitamins won't help after heart attack, chelation treatment might
(HealthDay)—There's mixed news from a much-anticipated clinical trial for people who've suffered a heart attack: While a study found that daily high doses of vitamins and minerals did nothing to improve ...
Cardiology
Mar 11, 2013 |
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Researchers discover adverse effects of Bisphenol A on calcium channels
(Medical Xpress)—Bisphenol A, a substance found in many synthetic products, is considered to be harmful, particularly, for fetuses and babies. Researchers from the University of Bonn have now shown in experiments on cells ...
Medical research
Dec 06, 2012 |
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New test to help heavy drinkers reduce alcohol intake
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a computer-based test that could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol consumption.
Addiction
Nov 27, 2012 |
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A grateful state: Gratitude is vital to well-being, research shows
Before we eat Thanksgiving dinner at my house, along with saying grace, each of the 20 or so people at the table takes a turn lighting a candle and expressing gratitude. The appreciation can be lighthearted - for mashed potatoes ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 22, 2012 |
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Can't stop? Smoking less helps: Forty-year study shows benefit from reduction
Countless studies demonstrate the virtues of complete smoking cessation, including a lowered risk of disease, increased life expectancy, and an improved quality of life. But health professionals acknowledge ...
Addiction
Nov 19, 2012 |
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Is moderate alcohol intake associated with risk of atrial fibrillation among patients with CVD?
An analysis of the association of alcohol consumption with the development of atrial fibrillation (AF) among subjects with coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, or other manifestations of cardiovascular disease (CVD) ...
Cardiology
Oct 12, 2012 |
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The effect of occasional binge drinking on heart disease and mortality among moderate drinkers
Most studies have found that binge drinking is associated with a loss of alcohol's protective effect against ischemic heart disease (IHD) and most studies have found an increase of coronary risk among binge drinkers.
Addiction
Feb 02, 2012 |
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Hong Kong raises bird flu alert level, bans imports
Hong Kong raised its bird flu alert level to "serious" on Tuesday and announced it is to cull 17,000 chickens after three birds tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of the virus.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dec 20, 2011 |
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Scientists identify genetic link for a 'heavy heart'
(Medical Xpress) -- An international research team led by Imperial College London has for the first time pinpointed a single gene associated with one of the leading causes of heart thickening and failure.
Genetics
Oct 05, 2011 |
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