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Teachers concerned about moms using Ritalin The Star Sat, 28 Feb 2009 06:06 AM PST Pharmacists, paediatricians and teachers fear that the abuse of the medication Ritalin by mothers could lead to heart attacks, strokes and brain tumours. From lonely heart to imprisoned drug mule Sydney Morning Herald Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:27 AM PST Victoria Nicholson chased a Shirley Valentine dream but wound up serving time for smuggling heroin. Take Care of Your Ticker Lexington Clipper-Herald Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:27 AM PST (ARA) - There is more to February than romance and candy hearts. It's also the perfect time to jump-start your heart health during American Heart Month. Red hair for hearts Daily Pilot Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:08 AM PST When 57-year-old Thomas Kiser’s wife died in his arms of a heart attack just outside of their condominium on the day after Christmas three years ago, he was stunned. ‘Survivor, not a victim’ Daily Pilot Sat, 28 Feb 2009 05:01 AM PST There were seven of them, once laid low by heart disease and stroke, but now walking tall on the runway in the Island Hotel ballroom. Some fats can perk up your health The Times of India Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:30 AM PST Eating saturated fats from butter, cream and meat or trans fats (unsaturated fat with trans-isomer fatty acids) found in hydrogenated oils can boost risk of heart disease, while consuming mono-unsaturated fat suits the heart. Yet what's the effect of all these fats on our weight? Fire company seeks donations Asbury Park Press Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:24 AM PST TOMS RIVER: The East Dover Fire Company is accepting donations for longtime volunteer firefighter Wayne Duffy, who is suffering from a life-threatening heart disease and needs a heart transplant. Duffy, 49, a husband and father of three, was diagnosed with hemochromatosis, which has left him with only 13 percent heart function. Without treatment, the disease can cause the liver, heart and ... China facing burden from chronic diseases GMA News Sat, 28 Feb 2009 04:23 AM PST BEIJING - China faces a growing burden on its health care industry as the number of people with chronic diseases such as heart disease, hypertension and diabetes rises, the government said Friday. CRMC dinner focuses on heart health Eastex Advocate Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:34 AM PST “The only symptom you may have of a heart attack is numbness in the ring finger and pinkie,” said Dr. Rajiv Agarwal to a group gathered for Thursday night’s Healthy Woman event. Hospital auxiliary promotes heart care Plattsburgh Press Republican Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:26 AM PST For more information on health issues related to the heart, contact the American Heart Association at americanheart.org; county public health offices; and for quitting smoking, nysmokefree.com or call 1-866-697-8487.

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