Health
International experts to explore new 'wonderdrug' at conference
A gas associated with the smell of rotten of eggs is now being proven to have widespread health benefits.
Sep 2, 2013
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Medical research
Researchers find promising new angle for drugs to prevent stroke and heart attack
Platelets, which allow blood to clot, are at the heart of numerous cardiovascular problems, including heart attacks and stroke. New research has uncovered a key platelet protein that could offer a new angle for developing ...
Aug 30, 2013
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Cardiology
Should everyone over 65 take a statin?
(HealthDay)—Men and women over 65 who are at risk for cardiovascular disease but don't have any known heart problems might benefit from cholesterol-lowering drugs, a new study suggests.
Aug 28, 2013
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Health
Fuel smoke linked to cardiovascular issues
(Medical Xpress)—Rural households in developing countries often rely on burning biomass, such as wood, animal dung and waste from agricultural crops, to cook and heat their homes. The practice is long known to cause lung ...
Aug 6, 2013
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Cardiology
Acid reflux drug may cause heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—Drugs that help millions of people cope with acid reflux may also cause cardiovascular disease, report scientists from Houston Methodist Hospital and two other institutions in an upcoming issue of Circulation. ...
Jul 11, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bi-polar patients 'undertreated' for common physical health problems
(Medical Xpress)—Those diagnosed with bi-polar are more likely than the general population to be under-treated for common physical health problems like high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Jul 11, 2013
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Medications
Development of new diabetes drug halted by maker
(HealthDay)—The development of what might have become a significant diabetes drug has been halted by its maker amid concerns that the medication raises the risk for fractures, kidney problems and heart failure in those ...
Jul 10, 2013
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Health
Largest intervention of its kind unravels the myths of exercise
An international team of scientists have embarked on an ambitious study, which is believed to be the biggest research of its kind. The objective is to discover if individualised lifestyle strategies can be developed to fight ...
Jun 24, 2013
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Cardiology
Long-distance cross-country skiers at increased risk of heart rhythm disturbances
Cross-country skiers who take part in one of the world's most challenging ski races, the 90 km Vasaloppet in Sweden, are at increased risk of developing arrhythmia – problems with the rate or rhythm of their heart beat ...
Jun 11, 2013
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Indians with arthritis have increased risk of heart disease
(Medical Xpress)—Research at the University of Liverpool and the AB Rheumatology Clinic, Hyderabad, has shown that Indian people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are four times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
May 30, 2013
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