The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it approved Baxalta Inc’s drug for use in patients with a…
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Wine at dinner safe, possibly beneficial in diabetes
A glass of red wine at dinner is safe and possibly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes, a new…
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Citrus fruit extract may lower cholesterol, scientists say
The Ache: Common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can have unpleasant side effects, including muscle aches and weakness. The Claim: An…
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Heart-healthy foods for your diet
February marks Valentine’s Day and it’s also American Heart Month. Celebrate this month, and every month, by taking extra care…
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Chest Pain Severity Not a Heart Attack Indicator
A high degree of pain does not make it any more likely that someone coming into the emergency room with…
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CATANIA, Italy – Three Italian brothers suffered heart attacks on the same day, killing two of them. The third was…
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Tailored Medicine Could Prevent More Heart Attacks
National guidelines help doctors decide how to treat high blood pressure. But tailoring those guidelines to better fit individuals could…
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Changes in pill color and shape may disrupt use, study says
People are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their pills suddenly…
Read MoreGene therapy creates ‘biological pacemaker’ cells for the heart
Researchers have succeeded in turning ordinary cardiac muscle cells into specialized ones that deliver a steady heartbeat using a gene…
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