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Surgeon General’s report takes aim at youth smoking Washington Post Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:37 PM PST Smoking during the teenage years stunts lung growth and accelerates the decline in their function that inevitably comes with age. At the same time, the habit damages blood vessels in ways that can later lead to a heart attack, stroke and aortic rupture. Read full article >> Big Ten tournament capsules The State Journal-Register Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:35 PM PST No. 1 Michigan State Record: 24-7 overall, 13-5 in Big Ten. Players to watch: League Player of the Year Draymond Green (16.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists) is the heart and soul, but the Spartans must overcome the loss of rugged freshman Branden Dawson to a season-ending knee injury. Full-honors funeral Friday for St. Lucie County firefighter Mark Morrison WPEC CBS12 West Palm Beach Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:19 PM PST ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. -- A full-honors funeral is set for Friday, March 9, for a 25-year veteran of the St. Lucie County Fire Department who died on Sunday. Lt. Mark Morrison died from a heart attack after returning from several rescue calls... iPad Credited with Saving Life of Mayo Nurse KAAL Austin Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:14 PM PST (ABC 6 News) -- On the night Apple introduced its’ latest iPad, one Mayo Clinic nurse is thankful for the technology. While working out, he realized he was having a heart attack. Radio Host to Discuss “Boosting Your Brain Power” â€" Tuesday, March 13 Stratford Star Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:10 PM PST 12:30 p.m. Health expert and registered dietitian Samantha Heller will offer advice on how to get smarter, improve memory, lose weight, feel happier, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes and cancer. The program is free and open to the public. Kidney donors not at higher risk of heart disease, study suggests Hamilton Spectator Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:09 PM PST New research suggests people who donate a kidney are not at higher risk of developing heart disease. TJ coach refuses to be benched by heart ailments Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:00 PM PST Girls softball coach John "Hoppy" Mitruski is back at the helm since undergoing triple bypass heart surgery in November, one in a series of treatments he's received over the years to address heart issues. Surgeon general takes another aim at youth smoking Pioneer Press Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:59 PM PST WASHINGTON - Smoking during the teenage years stunts lung growth and accelerates the decline in their function that inevitably comes with age. At the same time, the habit damages blood vessels in ways that can later lead to a heart attack, stroke and aortic rupture. Women's Health Is Focus Of $9.5 Million Heart of Florida Expansion The Lakeland Ledger Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:57 PM PST A $9.5 million expansion begun recently at Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center will result in a secluded obstetrics and women's surgical section on the once-vacant fifth floor. Look Ma, no scars: Heart Hospital select few in nation to offer new procedure that avoids open heart surgery The Little Elm Journal Wed, 07 Mar 2012 20:44 PM PST Photo courtesy of the Heart Hospital Baylor Plano - Roger Herreid is welcomed by his wife, Verna, just hours after having received a new heart valve at the Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano.

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