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Hysterectomy May Not Raise Heart Risks After All: Study

Women who have a hysterectomy are not in danger of increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, a new study says.
How to Quickly Spot Signs of Stroke: Experts

Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arms or legs on one side of the body, confusion and trouble speaking are among the signs that someone is having a stroke. The sooner a stroke is recognized and treated, the greater the chance of recovery, experts say.
Pets a Boon for the Human Heart, Cardiologists Say

That four-legged friend of yours may be more than a companion -- he also may be boosting your heart health, experts say.
Fish Oil Supplements Don't Protect Against Heart Trouble: Study

Although previous research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids may help those who have already had a heart attack or suffer from heart failure, a new study finds that the supplements do little to prevent cardiac trouble in people who have risk factors for heart disease.
Cholesterol Drugs Might Boost Kidney Cancer Survival

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs that are taken by millions of Americans might also improve survival from a type of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma, a new study suggests.
Heart-Healthy Lifestyle May Also Prevent Lethal Blood Clots

You can reduce your risk of potentially deadly blood clots by following seven simple lifestyle steps, a new study suggests.
Medicaid Expansion Enhances Financial and Mental Well-Being, Study Says

As states prepare to expand Medicaid in 2014, a new study provides insight into how that health insurance coverage might affect low-income adults and what it means for access to care and the cost of care.
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Heart, Even Without Weight Loss: Study

Men at high risk for heart disease might reduce their "bad" cholesterol by eating a heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, even if they don't lose weight, a small new study suggests.
Diabetes Self-Care Improves Slowly, U.S. Report Finds

More Americans are meeting diabetes care goals, but nearly half still aren't achieving major targets for controlling blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol, government health officials say.
Higher Heart Rate Tied to Earlier Death, Even in Fit People

Faster heart rates in otherwise healthy men could be a harbinger of an earlier death, even among those who exercise, a new Danish study suggests.

 

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