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Health

Statins May Reduce Risk of Developing Prostate Cancer

Statins May Reduce Risk of Developing Prostate Cancer

According to new studies presented at the American Urological Association’s annual meeting...
» read full story April 26th, 2009 - 20:33
Genetic Variants Tied to Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke

Genetic Variants Tied to Increased Risk of Ischemic Stroke

Two genetic variants appear to significantly increase the risk of ischemic stroke, US researchers...
» read full story April 16th, 2009 - 14:29
Americans Exposed To Heart Disease, Strokes Because Of Too Much Salt In Diet

Americans Exposed To Heart Disease, Strokes Because Of Too Much Salt In Diet

A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers reveals that most Americans...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 16:01
Plavix-Aspirin Combo Reduces Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

Plavix-Aspirin Combo Reduces Stroke, Heart Attack Risk

Taking blood thinner Plavix along with aspirin appears to prevent stroke and heart attacks in...
» read full story March 31st, 2009 - 20:18
Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well

Cholesterol Drug Crestor Reduces Risk of Vein Clots As Well

Besides reducing the incidence of heart attacks and stroke, AstraZeneca’s cholesterol drug...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 14:10
New Device Shows Promise in Treating Atrial Fibrillation

New Device Shows Promise in Treating Atrial Fibrillation

A new device implanted in the heart to stop blood clots from triggering strokes (from the rhythm...
» read full story March 28th, 2009 - 20:40
FDA Panel Backs Sanofi-Aventis’ Heart Drug for Approval

FDA Panel Backs Sanofi-Aventis’ Heart Drug for Approval

A panel of cardiology experts recommended Wednesday that Sanofi-Aventis experimental drug Multaq...
» read full story March 19th, 2009 - 16:50
Mixing Plavix with Stomach Medicines Raises Risk of Death By 25 Percent

Mixing Plavix with Stomach Medicines Raises Risk of Death By 25 Percent

Mixing Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.’s anti-clotting Plavix, also known as clopidrogel, with...
» read full story March 04th, 2009 - 15:13
Risks for Strokes Caused by Fast Food Joints

Risks for Strokes Caused by Fast Food Joints

A new study found that the people who live in neighborhoods that are packed with fast-food...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 21:24
People Living Near Fast Foods Have Increased Risk of Stroke

People Living Near Fast Foods Have Increased Risk of Stroke

According to a new study, people who live near fast food restaurants have a higher risk of stroke...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 23:41
Risk of Stroke Linked to the Number of Fast Food Joints in Your Area

Risk of Stroke Linked to the Number of Fast Food Joints in Your Area

Having more fast food restaurant in your neighborhood increases your chances of having a stroke,...
» read full story February 20th, 2009 - 15:29
Women Who Enjoy Coffee Have Lower Stroke Risk

Women Who Enjoy Coffee Have Lower Stroke Risk

Women who enjoy coffee on daily basis have a lower risk of stroke, according to a study to be...
» read full story February 17th, 2009 - 15:00
Multivitamins – Not a Solution to Prevent Diseases

Multivitamins – Not a Solution to Prevent Diseases

Many people believe that taking vitamins regularly will help them prevent diseases, but this is...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 14:29
Cardiologists Offer Tips for Everyone’s Hearts

Cardiologists Offer Tips for Everyone’s Hearts

Nowadays many people feel more and more worried about the fact that they need to pass over this...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 13:14
February, the American Heart Month

February, the American Heart Month

The American Heart Month runs into others celebrations, such as Valentine’s Day but even if...
» read full story February 10th, 2009 - 14:10
FDA Clears J&J Catheter for Atrial Fibrillation

FDA Clears J&J Catheter for Atrial Fibrillation

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Johnson & Johnson’s Navistar...
» read full story February 07th, 2009 - 14:26
Study Finds Heart Rate At Rest Very Important For Heart Disease Evolution

Study Finds Heart Rate At Rest Very Important For Heart Disease Evolution

A study of postmenopausal women has released some interesting conclusions. It looks like a...
» read full story February 06th, 2009 - 16:30
Women’s Heart Rate May Predict Heart Attack

Women’s Heart Rate May Predict Heart Attack

Women’s pulse may be a good predictor of their risk of heart attack later in life,...
» read full story February 06th, 2009 - 16:00
FDA To Conduct Safety Review On Blood Thinner Plavix

FDA To Conduct Safety Review On Blood Thinner Plavix

The Food and Drug Administration is investigating whether blood thinner Plavix is less effective...
» read full story January 27th, 2009 - 14:05
California Hospital Death Rates for 2006/2007 Released

California Hospital Death Rates for 2006/2007 Released

In an attempt to help improve health care and people looking for better places to treat their...
» read full story January 23rd, 2009 - 15:20
Quit Smoking for the Sake of 2009!

Quit Smoking for the Sake of 2009!

If we should make a resolution for 2009, that would be to become more aware of the money we spend....
» read full story January 01st, 2009 - 16:57
Researchers Found A New Variant Responsable For High Blood Pressure

Researchers Found A New Variant Responsable For High Blood Pressure

Researchers have recently identified a gene variant that is believed to contribue to the...
» read full story December 30th, 2008 - 13:49
FDA Issues Warning for 28 Weight Loss Products

FDA Issues Warning for 28 Weight Loss Products

The Food and Drug Administration is warning against 28 products marketed for weight loss that you...
» read full story December 23rd, 2008 - 14:17

Heart Attack And Stroke Death Rates Have Decreased

The American Heart Association has reasons to be proud as it can achieve its goal of decreasing...
» read full story December 17th, 2008 - 00:23
Deaths Caused By Heart Attacks, Strokes Decline But For How Long?

Deaths Caused By Heart Attacks, Strokes Decline But For How Long?

Deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes have declined by about 30 percent since 1999 most...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 11:47
Poverty Affects Children’s Brain Activity

Poverty Affects Children’s Brain Activity

A new study has found that poorer children tend to have a reduced brain activity. An important...
» read full story December 08th, 2008 - 14:00

Hypertension Pill Combo Safer than Diuretics

A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine notes that combination therapy with the...
» read full story December 05th, 2008 - 15:38
Vitamin D Is Good For The Heart

Vitamin D Is Good For The Heart

A new study published in the latest issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology...
» read full story December 02nd, 2008 - 14:00
Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Prevent Alzheimer’s, Study Shows

Ginkgo Biloba Does Not Prevent Alzheimer’s, Study Shows

Millions of people take the herbal supplement, hoping that it will cut their risk of developing...
» read full story November 20th, 2008 - 15:40
Taking Vitamins C and E Doesn’t Help Prevent Heart Diseases

Taking Vitamins C and E Doesn’t Help Prevent Heart Diseases

So far, it was widely believed that vitamins C and E help reduce the risk of developing heart...
» read full story November 18th, 2008 - 20:24
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U.S.

California Hospital Death Rates For 2006/2007 Released

California Hospital Death Rates For 2006/2007 Released

In an attempt to help improve health care and people looking for better places to treat their...
» read full story January 23rd, 2009 - 19:52
Fewer Americans Dying From First Heart Attack

Fewer Americans Dying From First Heart Attack

Researchers from St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital of Columbia University in New York City...
» read full story January 21st, 2009 - 15:04
Statins Good for People with Normal Cholesterol Levels Too

Statins Good for People with Normal Cholesterol Levels Too

Statins have long been prescribed for people diagnosed with high levels of bad cholesterol in...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 16:00
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Specials

Two Genetic Variants Predispose People to Stroke

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that carrying certain genes might...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 15:29
Plavix – Aspirin Combo Lowers Risk of Heart-Related Problems

Plavix – Aspirin Combo Lowers Risk of Heart-Related Problems

Patients suffering from atrial fibrillation who are not able to follow treatment with warfarin to...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 16:31

Device Prevents Stroke in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Researchers present Saturday at the American College of Cardiology Conference in Orlando, Florida...
» read full story March 29th, 2009 - 15:51
The More Fast Food Restaurants in Your Area – The Greater the Risk of Stroke

The More Fast Food Restaurants in Your Area – The Greater the Risk of Stroke

You have always been told about the health risks you take once you choose fast food dishes over...
» read full story February 23rd, 2009 - 16:00
Too Many Fast-Food Restaurants Lead to an Increased Number of Strokes

Too Many Fast-Food Restaurants Lead to an Increased Number of Strokes

Researchers present at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference...
» read full story February 21st, 2009 - 13:30
Doctors Testing New Warfarin Dosage System

Doctors Testing New Warfarin Dosage System

  Wednesday, researchers reported that they were testing a new system aimed at regulating the...
» read full story February 19th, 2009 - 17:14
Coffee “Addicts” May Have Lower Risk of Stroke

Coffee “Addicts” May Have Lower Risk of Stroke

Drinking two or more cups of coffee per day appears to reduce the risk for stroke among women,...
» read full story February 18th, 2009 - 15:35
Efficacy of Bristol, Sanofi’s Plavix Questioned

Efficacy of Bristol, Sanofi’s Plavix Questioned

The Food and Drug Administration said it has ordered the makers of the widely used blood thinner...
» read full story January 27th, 2009 - 17:00
Hormone Replacing Therapy Might Affect Women’s Brain Size

Hormone Replacing Therapy Might Affect Women’s Brain Size

 A recent research pointed out that women that follow HRT, or hormone-replacing therapy, might...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 08:34
FDA: Weight Loss Products Are Hazardous to Our Health

FDA: Weight Loss Products Are Hazardous to Our Health

The holiday season is almost here and I guess you are anxious to taste everything that...
» read full story December 24th, 2008 - 15:15

Low-Glycemic Diet Helps Diabetics

  People suffering from type 2 diabetes may keep their disease under control if they follow a...
» read full story December 18th, 2008 - 15:30
Gary Coleman Pleads No Contest in Truck Assault

Gary Coleman Pleads No Contest in Truck Assault

Gary Coleman has pleaded no contest today to charges of disorderly conduct and reckless driving....
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 13:10
Vitamin D Protects Your Heart

Vitamin D Protects Your Heart

Scientists are in a continuous researching process, in order to aid mankind in its fight against...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 11:43
Take Your Statins To Prevent Heart Attack!

Take Your Statins To Prevent Heart Attack!

Half of heart attacks and strokes happen among apparently healthy men and women with normal or low...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 14:10
Gary Coleman Charged After Being Sued Over Bowling Alley Clash

Gary Coleman Charged After Being Sued Over Bowling Alley Clash

Bad behavior costs a lot, even if you’re Gary Coleman. The actor was officially charged on...
» read full story September 18th, 2008 - 16:17
If I Take a Pic of Gary Coleman, Will I Get Hit by a Truck? Seemingly, Yes

If I Take a Pic of Gary Coleman, Will I Get Hit by a Truck? Seemingly, Yes

Gary Coleman fans, beware! If you want to take a photo of your favorite star and he says no, do...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 16:30
Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

Safety of Statin Use for Children Questioned

The American Academy of Pediatrics’ decision to change its guidelines regarding children and...
» read full story July 09th, 2008 - 15:13
8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese

8-Years-Olds to Get Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs If Obese

Kids as young as 8 are recommended cholesterol-lowering drugs if diet alone fails to work in order...
» read full story July 08th, 2008 - 10:42
Cast of Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling Revealed

Cast of Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling Revealed

The cast of Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling has been released.The list of...
» read full story June 07th, 2008 - 17:32
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Science

Gene Linked To High Blood Pressure Discovered

Gene Linked To High Blood Pressure Discovered

Researchers have recently identified a gene variant that is believed to contribue to the...
» read full story December 30th, 2008 - 19:17
Heart Disease Rates Are On Decline

Heart Disease Rates Are On Decline

Deaths caused by heart attacks and strokes have declined by about 30 percent since 1999 most...
» read full story December 16th, 2008 - 14:52
Swedish Researchers Experiment Full Body-Swap Illusion

Swedish Researchers Experiment Full Body-Swap Illusion

The concept of swapping our body with that of another person may sound science-fictional, but it...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 13:58
PETA: $1 Million Prize For The First In Vitro Meat Producer

PETA: $1 Million Prize For The First In Vitro Meat Producer

PETA is serious: the first person to succeed in producing in vitro meat (in commercially...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 12:06
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World

Smoking in Public Places Banned in India

New Delhi - India on Thursday banned smoking in public places after a medical study warned...
» read full story October 02nd, 2008 - 16:17

India gears up for ban on smoking in public places

New Delhi - An estimated 120 million smokers in India will have one more reason to try to kick...
» read full story October 01st, 2008 - 16:51
Exposure To Air Pollution Harms Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Exposure To Air Pollution Harms Patients With Coronary Artery Disease

Exposure to traffic fumes increases the risk of heart attack, or strokes and potentially fatal...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 11:13
Ex British PM Margaret Thatcher Stable after Hospitalization

Ex British PM Margaret Thatcher Stable after Hospitalization

Ex British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is in stable condition after being admitted to a London...
» read full story March 08th, 2008 - 11:09
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Movies

Drew Barrymore and Youngster Ed Westwick Got “Definitely All Over Each Other”

Drew Barrymore and Youngster Ed Westwick Got “Definitely All Over Each Other”

Hollywood has seen quite a lot of the weirdest pairings, but some say the latest from Drew...
» read full story September 24th, 2008 - 23:45
Gary Coleman Hits Fan with His Truck

Gary Coleman Hits Fan with His Truck

More and more often we are left to see how fame takes its toll on our favorite stars, especially...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 23:37
Actor Gary Coleman Got Secretly Married On A ‘Mountaintop’

Actor Gary Coleman Got Secretly Married On A ‘Mountaintop’

“Diff’rent Strokes” star Gary Coleman, 40, recently revealed to Inside Edition that he found love...
» read full story February 13th, 2008 - 22:15
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Music

Four Tops Vocalist Levi Stubbs Dies

Four Tops Vocalist Levi Stubbs Dies

Lead singer for legendary Motown band the Four Tops, Levi Stubbs, passed away on Friday at his...
» read full story October 17th, 2008 - 22:34
John Stewart, "Daydream Believer" Songwriter, Dies

John Stewart, "Daydream Believer" Songwriter, Dies

John Stewart, a member of The Kingston Trio and the musician that wrote The Monkees’ hit...
» read full story January 21st, 2008 - 13:40
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Video Games

Report: Nintendo Wii Used In Physical Therapies

Report: Nintendo Wii Used In Physical Therapies

In September, we reported how Nintendo Wii was the latest attraction for the residents of...
» read full story December 10th, 2007 - 00:50
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Gadgets

BlackBerry’s First Flip to Be Released

BlackBerry’s First Flip to Be Released

Wednesday, at the CTIA Wireless trade show, Research In Motion (RIM) announced it would be...
» read full story September 11th, 2008 - 18:25
Halo 3-Inspired Accessories Available From September 4

Halo 3-Inspired Accessories Available From September 4

With the Halo 3 release just few days away, Microsoft is pleasing its fans with new accessories....
» read full story September 01st, 2007 - 16:40
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Sports

Beijing Ready For The Opening Ceremony

Beijing organizers said Wednesday that they were ready to hold the opening ceremony on...
» read full story August 06th, 2008 - 11:02
Woods Takes Lead In Dubai Desert Classic Opening Round

Woods Takes Lead In Dubai Desert Classic Opening Round

The Dubai Desert Classic was Tiger Woods’ chance to take the lead, ending seven under par, in a...
» read full story January 31st, 2008 - 15:14
Course Record And Woods Takes the Lead

Course Record And Woods Takes the Lead

After a two-month break, Tiger Woods is back and takes the lead with four strokes ahead of his...
» read full story December 15th, 2007 - 11:52
Woods Wins the Cup and the $10 Million Bonus

Woods Wins the Cup and the $10 Million Bonus

Tiger Woods never declared the U.S. PGA Tour's opening FedEx Cup as one of his goals. He just said...
» read full story September 17th, 2007 - 18:28
Henin Shows Her Class and Wins US Open

Henin Shows Her Class and Wins US Open

Justine Henin completed a nearly perfect performance by wining the final of the US Open 6-1, 6-3...
» read full story September 09th, 2007 - 14:55
LA Galaxy Loses Match but Wins Player

LA Galaxy Loses Match but Wins Player

Los Angeles Galaxy recorded another frustrating loss in Washington, but Thursday’s game marked the...
» read full story August 10th, 2007 - 12:33
Woods Gets One Last Stroke at a Major in Tulsa

Woods Gets One Last Stroke at a Major in Tulsa

A disappointing season could be washed away for Tiger Woods this Thursday in Tulsa, Oklahoma when...
» read full story August 07th, 2007 - 19:14
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People

Jett Travolta’s Death, Medically Unclear

Jett Travolta’s Death, Medically Unclear

The life and death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston’s son, Jett, is still a mystery for...
» read full story January 07th, 2009 - 14:20
Tough Love: Gary Coleman Hits Fan with Truck

Tough Love: Gary Coleman Hits Fan with Truck

There is a fine line between being grateful to have fans, as an artist, and having stalkers,...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 14:13
Gary Coleman and Wife's Temperamental Divorce

Gary Coleman and Wife's Temperamental Divorce

The "Diff'rent Strokes" star and his 22-year-old ginger wife don't seem to get along too...
» read full story April 26th, 2008 - 20:49
Italian Fashion Designer Gianfranco Ferre Dies At 62

Italian Fashion Designer Gianfranco Ferre Dies At 62

Gianfranco Ferre, the renowned architect who turned into fashion designer, died Sunday aged 62 in...
» read full story June 18th, 2007 - 14:41
Italian Designer Ferre Seriously Ill

Italian Designer Ferre Seriously Ill

According to Italian media the fashion designer Gianfranco Ferre,63, is seriously ill and he is...
» read full story June 16th, 2007 - 23:11
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Business

Wyeth's Lybrel Contraceptive Approved By FDA

Wyeth's Lybrel Contraceptive Approved By FDA

US Food and Drug Administration approved the first oral contraceptive designed to stop women’s...
» read full story May 23rd, 2007 - 19:39
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