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$44 Million Hospital Bill? Man Survives Delivery of Shocking Bill The Inquisitr Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:15 PM PST Alexis Rodriguez escaped his brush with Pneumonia unscathed thanks to the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. But he almost died of a heart attack shortly after when he opened his bill. Rodriguez received a $44 million hospital bill in the mail for his short visit to the hospital. Rodriguez said: “I almost had an asthma attack.” Rodriguez [...] $44 Million Hospital Bill? Man Survives Delivery of ... Walking Clubs Offer Senior Citizens a Simple, Free Way to Better Health, Fitness Senior Journal Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:14 PM PST Jan. 17, 2012 - Regular walking, a favorite exercise for senior citizens, is one of the most effective forms of physical activity that delivers substantial health benefits and improves heart health, says the American Heart Association. 'Upper Normal' Blood Pressure Linked to Heart Risk in Men HealthDay via Yahoo! News Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:04 PM PST TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged men with blood pressure in the upper-normal range are at increased risk for atrial fibrillation later in life, researchers say. Experimental Blood Thinner Given Before Surgery Shows Benefit HealthDay via Yahoo! News Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:04 PM PST TUESDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental anti-blood-clotting drug can serve as a replacement for other drugs such as Plavix in the days before heart surgery, a new study has found. Faith at heart of Kershaws' work in Zambia Major League Baseball Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:00 PM PST Faith at heart of Kershaws' work in Zambia Volunteers at Stanwood clinic provide health care to the uninsured Everett Herald Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:55 PM PST Dr. Jimmy Grierson listens to Peter Hampe's heart during a visit to the Safe Harbor Free Clinic in Stanwood on Friday. The free clinic is open every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Hampe says the clinic is his sole provider of medical attention. Study shows new drug helps 'bridge' stent patients to cardiac surgery PhysOrg Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:51 PM PST New findings from a research study led by physicians at Scripps Health reveal that the drug cangrelor has the unique properties of achieving very fast blood thinning effects when needed to protect from heart attacks, but also dissipates rapidly so patients can undergo surgery without the excessive bleeding often associated with blood thinning medications. Prince Philip resumes royal engagements The San Francisco Examiner Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:41 PM PST The Associated Press The Associated Press LONDON Queen Elizabeth II's husband has returned to official duties following a heart procedure that saw him spend Christmas in hospital. Prince Philip attended a fundraising dinner at Cambridge University Tuesday to support its Scott Polar Research Institute â€" his first official engagement since the procedure. Philip was admitted to Papworth Hospital ... more news articles Sterling Journal-Advocate Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:37 PM PST Edwin "Eddie" Albert Naugle, 61, from Vancouver, Wash., passed away on Jan. 6, 2012, after he suffered a heart attack on Christmas day. There will be no public services held, per his wishes. Middle-aged men with upper-normal blood pressure at risk for AF PhysOrg Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:36 PM PST Middle-aged men at the upper end of normal blood pressure had an elevated risk for atrial fibrillation later in life, according to new research in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.

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