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Once-a-day combo pill of 5 heart medicines shows promise as cheap prevention, doctors say
Canadian Business Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:17 AM PDT
A single daily pill that combines aspirin and four blood pressure and cholesterol medicines has passed its first big test, potentially offering a

'Polypill' brings benefit of five drugs for the hassle of one
New Scientist Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:05 AM PDT
A pill containing a variety of drugs to treat cardiovascular disease could slash the risk of heart attack and stroke in healthy people

Once-a-day heart combo pill shows promise in study
Boston Herald Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:04 AM PDT
ORLANDO, Fla. - A single daily pill that combines aspirin and four blood pressure and cholesterol medicines has passed its first big test, potentially offering a cheap, simple...

Cholesterol drug lowers blood clot risk, study says
CTV.ca Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:47 AM PDT
Statins, medications designed to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, can also cut the risk of developing major blood clots, a huge new study suggests.

Single pill combining five heart drugs appears safe
CTV.ca Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:40 AM PDT
Imagine if people at risk of heart disease could take a single pill that would contain all the medications they need. Such a pill is already being developed and now new research suggests it's safe and effective.

Cholesterol Drug Lowers Blood Clot Risk
CBS News Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:36 AM PDT
Statin drugs, which are taken to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, also can cut the risk of developing dangerous blood clots that can lodge in the legs or lungs, a major study suggests.

FDA says Bristol-Myers diabetes drug appears to meet standards for heart safety
Canadian Business Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:30 AM PDT
Federal health officials said Monday a potential blockbuster diabetes medication from Bristol-Myers Squibb appears free from heart-related side

It's a bird, it's a plane -- it's a quail doped with omega-3 fatty acids!
Scientific American Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:27 AM PDT
Feeding couch-potato quails a daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids -- heart-healthy, brain-boosting oils found in fish, nuts, and certain plants รข€" can significantly boost their endurance capacity, a new study has found. And the best part is the lazy birds don't even have to exercise. [More]

Police continue to search for the suspect who reportedly pointed a gun at the officer.
ABC 15 Phoenix Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:21 AM PDT
With no functioning kidneys and a weakened heart, Jeff Moser, 52, is doing everything he can to keep his spirits high. More than 3,000 killer bees attacked the father of four on March 21 as he was helping a friend clean up his yard in Las Vegas.

Chapman man, 65, suffered heart attack before Moore Township crash
The Express-Times Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:15 AM PDT
Officials have identified a 65-year-old Chapman man who died Thursday after suffering a heart attack, driving off the road and hitting a pole. Moore Township police say Louis John Lambert of the 2500 block of Monocacy Avenue suffered the heart...




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