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In recent years, scientists studying inflammation and atherosclerosis have seen their respective fields converging, with research findings showing chronic inflammation as a driver of the atherosclerotic process. Now, in a new study, scientists at the Wistar Institute pursuing a promising new immune-system target for anti-atherosclerosis therapies have discovered another convergence: An unwanted Read This…
(PRWEB) November 3, 2006 — C. W. Randolph, R. Read This…
Breakthrough research supported by the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston suggests that a simple blood test to track levels of uric acid could help predict risk of high-blood pressure among African- Americans. Read This…
Health Canada is warning consumers against taking certain unauthorized natural health products promoted for the treatment of erectile dysfunction because they contain pharmaceutical ingredients that should be used only under medical supervision. Read This…
Drugs to reduce cholesterol and blood pressure are being offered to too many healthy patients, doctors are warning. Read This…
10/26/06 — OLYMPIA — Cancer has exceeded heart disease for the first time as the leading cause of death in Washington. According to state Health Department figures for 2004, about 11,000 people died from cancer — about 400 more than the heart disease deaths. Read This…
The Second Annual Pahrump Senior Olympics will be held from Nov. 1 through Nov. 5 this year. The Senior Olympics are directed by Nevada Senior Games, Inc., an organization that sponsors efforts to treat heart disease, fibromialgia, stroke and cancer. Read This…
The “Heart Beat” section of a recent edition of The Harvard Heart Letter contains a very interesting discussion of the relationship between heart function and diabetes. Here’s the message: When it comes to your heart and blood vessels, diabetes adds 15 years to your age. … Read This…
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