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Leaders vow to cut deaths from chronic disease Seattle Times Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:06 PM PDT World leaders have pledged to take wide-ranging action to prevent millions of deaths from cancer, diabetes, and heart and lung disease by tackling the key causes - smoking, excessive drinking, lack of exercise and unhealthy diets dominated by fast food. High pollution ups heart attack risk UPI Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:03 PM PDT LONDON, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- People have an increased risk of heart attack for 6 hours after exposure to high levels of air pollution, researchers in Britain said. Former UNLV Basketball Star Dies After Heart Attack KOLO 8 Reno Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:00 PM PDT A funeral is scheduled in Southern California for a former 6-foot-11 UNLV basketball center who was part of the Runnin' Rebels NCAA Final Four team in 1977 and played briefly with the NBA's Washington Bullets. Doctor says poverty leads to state's poor ranking in many categories of disease Memphis Commercial Appeal Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:00 PM PDT JACKSON -- Mississippi's dismal standings in several public health categories -- first in the nation in obesity, heart disease and infant mortality and second in diabetes -- can be improved by lifting more residents out of poverty, the state's health officer said Wednesday. Gazette.Net: 3-year plan takes aim at chronic health problems in Prince Georges Clinton Gazette Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:39 PM PDT Prince George’s County officials are working on a three-year plan to address chronic health problems that plague county residents, such as heart disease and sexually transmitted infections, while also improving access to health care. Iwo Jima veteran receives Purple Heart 66 years after battle The Bristol Press Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:38 PM PDT NEW BRITAIN â€" It’s not unusual for a Marine to be awarded the Purple Heart. Community spirit shines through, as family's tragedy unfolds The New Ulm Journal Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:37 PM PDT NEW ULM - It's been the worst of times, it's been the best of times... One family's misfortune has brought out a tremendous outpouring of support; a generosity of spirit on the part of many; and a few acts of active compassion that melt the heart. Blood-test kit to assess health risks AsiaOne Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:36 PM PDT A simple blood-test kit may one day help Singaporeans assess their risk of suffering heart attacks or strokes. A team of researchers here hopes to achieve this within the next four to five years. Real Salt Lake-Red Bulls, Sums The News-Times Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:32 PM PDT Danbury Hospital cardiologist Dr. Robert Jarrett and his wife Menoo continue to modernize the treatment of heart disease worldwide. A one-car accident on I-84 that was initially blamed on a careless trucker was actually precipitated by the passenger. Bystanders credited with saving 13-year-old Azle football player Fort Worth Star-Telegram Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:30 PM PDT A coach, fireman and nurse helped the boy, whose heart stopped.

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