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'Wear Red Day' raising awareness of heart disease in women Daily Record Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:19 PM PST You will be redirected to the page you want to view in seconds. While education reform was still a focus of Christie's State of the State address earlier this... Vegetarians, vegans need to increase omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12 to reduce heart disease risk News-Medical-Net Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:17 PM PST People who follow a vegan lifestyle - strict vegetarians who try to eat no meat or animal products of any kind - may increase their risk of developing blood clots and atherosclerosis or "hardening of the arteries," which are conditions that can lead to heart attacks and stroke. That's the conclusion of a review of dozens of articles published on the biochemistry of vegetarianism during the past ... Adams County YWCA plans two events Grand Island Independent Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:16 PM PST HASTINGS â€" The YWCA of Adams County will host two events, one to educate about diabetes and the other to educate about women and heart disease. Nevada first lady Kathleen Sandoval: Go red for women Carson Times Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:13 PM PST Nevada first lady Kathleen Sandoval urged Nevada women of all ages to join her in the fight against their main cause of death â€" heart disease â€" during the kickoff Wednesday of this year’s Go Red for Women campaign. OPKO Health Acquires Biotechnology Company With Unique Platform Technology To Develop New Drugs PharmaceuticalOnline Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:11 PM PST OPKO Health, Inc. has acquired CURNA, Inc., a privately held company based in Jupiter, Florida, engaged in the discovery of new drugs for the treatment of a wide variety of illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease, metabolic disorders and genetic anomalies. LSU biochemists develop 5-LOX 3-D model for development of better asthma medications News-Medical-Net Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:02 PM PST Chronic inflammation has been directly associated with heart disease and other physical ailments. But LSU graduate student Nathanial Gilbert and Professor of Biological Sciences Marcia Newcomer, together with Associate Professor Sue Bartlett, have developed the first 3-D model of Human 5-Lipoxygenase, or 5-LOX, the molecule responsible for creating inflammatory compounds that provoke asthma. Socceroo stalwart Skoko to retire AP via Yahoo! Sports Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:02 PM PST Former Australia international and European club veteran Josip Skoko will retire at the completion of the current A-League season. The 35-year-old Melbourne Heart midfielder, who had 51 appearances for the Socceroos, said Thursday a long-term ankle injury forced him to quit. Skoko was part of Australia's 2006 World Cup squad and 2000 Olympics team and played in three World Cup qualifying... Rochester's McMinn signs with Iowa, SHG's Klachko with Nebraska The State Journal-Register Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:38 PM PST The Central State Eight Conference’s two highly sought-after football recruits â€" Rochester High School’s Riley McMinn and Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Ryan Klachko â€" have known their respective collegiate destinations for weeks. New Campaign Urges Women to Know Signs of Heart Attack MedicineNet.com Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:27 PM PST Title: New Campaign Urges Women to Know Signs of Heart Attack Category: Health News Created: 2/1/2011 8:05:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/2/2011 Asheville-area organizations wear red to make women aware of heart health Asheville Citizen-Times Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:23 PM PST ASHEVILLE â€" There's a new approach to educate women about heart health â€" go straight for the wardrobe.

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