Saturday, June 13, 2009

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Nicotine promotes insulin resistance
News-Medical-Net Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:50 PM PDT
Researchers have discovered a reason why smoking greatly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Nicotine promotes insulin resistance, also called prediabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, according to the new study, which was presented at The Endocrine Society's 91st Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.

George Davies: 'My granddaughter's heart was the size of a thumbnail'
Daily Mail Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:23 PM PDT
This week fashion guru George Davies launches his new brand GIVE - inspired by the moving story of how his little granddaughter Evie clung to life against all odds.

Mended Little Hearts
KSFY Sioux Falls Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:00 PM PDT
Mended little hearts is a support program for parents who's kids have heart defects and heart disease. The group got together for a picnic in Sioux Falls today. Tonight at 10, we'll have an inspirational story of hope from some of the parents there today.

Former Gold Cup, Columbia Cup winning Hydroplane racer Terry Troxell passes away after heart attack
KNDO - KNDU Tri-Cities Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:25 PM PDT
Terry Troxell passed away in his home following a massive heart attack. Terry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and was a mentor to many. Through the decades, Terry won many championships and set countless records in APBA inboard hydroplanes. INSIDE:  Video of Terry's 2001 Columbia Cup win and 2008 interview

Gossip Girl
CW Arkansas Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:08 PM PDT
Heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death. What can you do to reduce the risk of heart disease?

Bill Nichols, The Plain Dealer's first Cavaliers' beat writer, died early Saturday morning
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:43 PM PDT
Bill Nichols, who broke the story for The Plain Dealer in early 1970 that Cleveland would be awarded an NBA franchise, died early Saturday morning of a heart attack suffered at his home in Rocky River. Nichols, 79, had battled...




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