Parent Smoking During Pregnancy Raises Kids' Heart Risks
More carotid artery thickening in these young adults points to danger, study finds
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Specialized Stroke Care Improves Outcomes
And for those hospitals without dedicated units, telemedicine can bridge gap, study says
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Smokeout '08: The Perfect Time to Quit
American Cancer Society urges people to stop for a day, then for life
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Vitamin D Deficit Could Lead to Heart Woes
Winter's lack of sun means adults at risk should be monitored, experts say
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High Blood Fat Levels Tied to Ischemic Stroke Risk
Study says triglyceride tests done without fasting simpler, better define those in danger
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Death Rates Higher for Minority Children Awaiting Heart Transplant
14% for whites, 19% for blacks, 21% for Hispanics and 27% for others, study says
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After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off
Researchers point to obesity epidemic in explaining the troubling trend
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Lipoprotein Levels May Predict Women's Hypertension Risk
These particles carry cholesterol and triglycerides throughout the body
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Joyful Music in Tune With Heart Health
Study finds it leads to improved blood flow
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Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
Increased risk of stroke a major issue in analysis of 33 research projects
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Study Questions Screening Heart Attack Patients for Depression
International experts say there isn't enough evidence to prove its value
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Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots
Study found getting one reduced chances by 26%
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Long-Term Help Regimen Cut Heart Attack Recurrence
Italian study shows that gains with shorter intervention programs aren't sustained
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New Type of Stent Shows Promise
It recruits blood vessel cells as a kind of heart-healthy coating, experts explain
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Obese Kids Have Old Arteries
Tests showed their carotid artery walls as thick as that of a middle-aged person
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