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Heart beat: States of the heart

A survey by the federal government provides data for a visual representation showing the incidence of heart disease in the United States.

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In Brief: Cranberry juice and warfarin: Okay together?

According to researchers, concerns about cranberry juice interfering with the anticoagulant medication warfarin are unfounded.

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In Brief: Cholesterol: Beyond good and bad, there’s big

Lipoproteins come in different sizes. Larger HDL particles remove cholesterol from the body more effectively. A researcher contends that the larger particles are an indicator of longevity, and that this trait can be passed to offspring.

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In Brief: Blood pressure checks at the barbershop

To address the serious problem of high blood pressure among African-American men, researchers gave out information and held screenings at community barbershops.

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A recipe for long life and good health: Mediterranean eating

An accumulation of research shows that following a Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, small amounts of meat and dairy, and moderate amounts of wine, lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer.

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Heart Beat: Anxious about angina

Anxiety and depression greatly increase the probability of developing angina.

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From our follow-up files

Further information about recently published articles on bowel prep before colon surgery, Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles, and the results of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy.

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By the way, doctor: Why is my mitral valve leaking?

I had cardiac bypass surgery three years ago. I didn’t have a heart attack none of my heart muscle was killed. But two months ago, a stress test showed that the mitral valve in my heart is leaking. What could have caused it, and what can I do about it?

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On call: Olive oil and health

I’ve read that olive oil is good for health, but is extra virgin olive oil worth the extra cost, or is it just another trendy gimmick?

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To catch a thief may stop a heart

Security devices used for inventory control in stores may interfere with the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).

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