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• Doctors miss high blood pressure in kids with kidney disease

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) Children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who show normal blood pressure (BP) at the doctor’s clinic have high BP when tested at home, indicating many of them are not appropriately treated for hypertension, exposing them to risk of developing heart disease.Such children who have ...
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• Schizophrenics, psychotics more likely to die of heart disease

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) People with schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than normal people, says a new study.Moreover, smoking and physical inactivity - behaviours that individuals potentially can change - significantly contribute to this increased risk of death, says ...
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• India: A lot of water, a little alcohol

  
  Fight Hangovers — Authority: 156
  Link: http://www.telegraphindia.com/1091114/jsp/frontpage/story_11740234.jsp G.S. MUDUR A medical and nutritional panel has released new guidelines for Indians to tweak their diets and lower the risk of chronic diseases. They suggest reducing carbohydrates, adjusting fat quality, taking less salt and ...
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• HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHOCOLATE REVEALED

  
  Recovery Is Sexy.com — Authority: 434
  A study conducted by researchers at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust (UK) has indicated that eating small amounts of chocolate every day can help to reduce the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). People who took part in the study earlier this year reported feeling significantly less fatigue after ...
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• You need a buddy!

  
  Adventures of a Funky Heart! — Authority: 425
  Here’s a good post by The Happy Hospitalist about the mental checklist a doctor goes through whenever a patient is examined. In this case, however, the doctor misread an important sign and decided to send the child home.  Happy describes what happened next: Several hours later the child was complaining of a ...
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• Young Athletes Need Dual Screening Tests for Heart Defects, Study Suggests

  
  Heart Disease: Overview, Causes, Risk Factors, Treatment, Prevention — Authority: 124
  To best detect early signs of life-threatening heart defects in young athletes, screening programs should include both popular diagnostic tests, not just one of them, according to new research from heart experts at Johns Hopkins.Sudden cardiac death due to heart rhythm disturbances is blamed for more than 3,000 deaths ...
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• Heart and bone damage from low vitamin D tied to declines in sex hormones

  
  Science Blog - Science news straight from the source — Authority: 622
  Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the first conclusive evidence in men that the long-term ill effects of vitamin D deficiency are amplified by lower levels of the key sex hormone estrogen, but not testosterone.
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• Vytorin trial shows little or no benefit against heart disease

  
  Booster Shots — Authority: 688
  For the second time in as many years, a large clinical trial has found that the key ingredient in the heavily advertised drug Vytorin provides little or no benefit in preventing heart disease compared with much less expensive generic drugs and that it is less effective than a competing product. The ingredient is ...
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• SWINE FLU A H1N1 AND HEART DISEASE

  
  SALUTE DOMANI ? IL PORTALE DEL BENESSERE — Authority: 151
  Patients with chronic cardiovascular disease and cerebrovascular disease (CVD) are at increased risk of experiencing severe flu. People with heart disease who contract the flu should follow the following additional guidelines: Maintain a two week supply of your medications. Do not stop ...
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• Heart and bone damage from low vitamin D linked to declines in sex hormones

  
  askmenhealth.org — Authority: 135
  A recent study at Johns Hopkins reported what is believed to be the first conclusive evidence in men that the long-term ill effects of vitamin D deficiency are associated by lower levels of the key sex hormone estrogen, but not testosterone. In a national study in 1010 men, researchers say the new findings build on ...
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• Uninsurable for Health Insurance?

  
  fresh healthy body — Authority: 146
  Individuals with pre existing conditions like diabetes, cancer, heart disease , heart attack , stroke, kidney disease, liver disease, AIDS, depression and a long list of other health conditions, have found it almost impossible to find affordable healthcare. These health issues are causing thousands of ...
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• You think it’s EASY taking the blood pressure of a gorilla? It had never been done.. until now.

  
  Eideard — Authority: 491
  Zoo Atlanta is first to succeed in taking the blood pressure of an awake gorilla.
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• Heart Failure: Proven Treatments Not Always Used

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 724
  Fewer than one-third of patients with heart failure are taking the three types of medications that are most effective in prolonging life and improving quality of life. The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of treatments recommended by national guidelines.
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• People with severe mental disorders more at risk of dying from heart disease (Re-issue)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): People suffering from severe mental disorders, like schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders, are 25 percent to 40 percent likely to die from heart disease than those without such illness, according to a new study. The research, led by Dr. Amy Kilbourne, also found that smoking and physical ...
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• Walking slowly can increase your chances of death from heart disease (Re-issue)

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  London, Nov 15 (ANI): Older adults who walk slowly are about three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those who go at a brisk pace, research shows.It is already known that walking pace is linked to increased hospital admissions and the incidence of falls and disability. Now experts say walking ...
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• Heart Disease A Silent Killer In Patients With Severe Mental Illness

  
  Health News from Medical News Today — Authority: 724
  A large new study confirms that people with severe mental disorders - such as schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders - are 25 percent to 40 percent more prone to die from heart disease than people without mental illness are.
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• Nutritional Health Supplements – How Nutritional Supplements Could Save Your Life?

  
  fresh healthy body — Authority: 146
  Nutritional supplements could be just what you are looking for to sort out your various health issues if you are suffering from conditions caused by poor nutrition. If you happen to be the kind of person who is always hurried and stop at any one of the drive-thrus you pass as you are driving along, you are ...
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• A handful of nuts a day can keep heart healthy

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): A daily dose of nuts-walnuts, almonds, pistachios- can make up for a heart-healthy diet, according to Mayo Clinic researchers.Most nuts contain some nutrients that can benefit heart health and help with cholesterol control. They include unsaturated fats, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, 1-arginine ...
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• Smoking ban leads to drop in heart attacks, finds US study

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 718
  Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): Smoking ban has resulted in a 27 percent decrease in heart attacks in the city of Starkville in United States, reveals a new study.Researchers, led by Robert McMillen and Dr. Robert Collins, have also recommended a statewide public ban on smoking.The study-that focussed on Starkville ...
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• Designer Whey – Aria Womens Protein Chocolate, 12 oz powder

  
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