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Time for mental health coverage parity? WOOD TV 8 Grand Rapids Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:17 PM PDT Mental illness is no different than a heart attack so the level of insurance coverage ought to be the same, according to advocates for parity in coverage. Why smoking may increase heart risk UPI Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:08 PM PDT LOS ANGELES, June 15 (UPI) -- U.S. researchers suggest nicotine may be a reason smoking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Burnley man to star in new healthy heart campaign Lancashire Telegraph Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:08 PM PDT A BURNLEY man is to star in a new DVD to help people with learning disabilities strengthen their hearts. 3rd UPDATE:Obama Seeks To Assure Doctors' Group On Health Plan Nasdaq Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:07 PM PDT President Barack Obama sought to soothe worries about the public health- insurance plan at the heart of his health overhaul proposals, telling the American Medical Association that the public option isn't a "Trojan horse" for a single-payer system. Psoriasis associated with cardiovascular disease and increased mortality PhysOrg Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:58 PM PDT The skin disease psoriasis is associated with atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) characterized by an increased prevalence of ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral artery disease and an increased risk of death, according to a report in the June issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. Severe obesity increases risks of health problems during surgery PhysOrg Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:43 PM PDT Healthcare providers must carefully consider the unique risk factors related to severe obesity in patients undergoing all types of surgery, according to an American Heart Association scientific advisory published in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Heart Association Warns of Surgery Risks in Obese Forbes Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:42 PM PDT Complications may include wound infections, heart problems, new advisory says Psoriasis Raises Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke, Death Forbes Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:42 PM PDT Inflammation looks like common thread, researcher says (AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-15 21:16 UPDATE 2-US FDA questions heart risk findings on ADHD drugs Interactive Investor Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:22 PM PDT By Lisa Richwine FDA Urges Caution on Heart Findings from ADHD Drug Study Psych Central Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:14 PM PDT The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urged caution on interpreting the findings from a new study published on Monday that showed an increase in the risk of sudden death in children who taking common medications used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADHD). “The FDA believes that this study should not serve as a basis for [...]

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