Health News: [heart]

Scientists uncover exciting lead into premature aging and heart disease EurekAlert! Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:18 AM PDT ( Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore ) Scientists have discovered that they can dramatically increase the life span of mice with progeria (premature aging disease) and heart disease (caused by Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy) by reducing levels of a protein called SUN1. Their findings were published in the prestigious scientific journal, Cell, on April 27, 2012 ... Heart Rhythm Society Kicks Off “Cardiac Arrhythmia Awareness Month” in Massachusetts Business Wire Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:13 AM PDT BOSTON & WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has proclaimed May to be Cardiac Arrhythmia Awareness Month, calling attention to the need for greater public awareness throughout the Commonwealth. Walgreens and a new home for Giuseppe's Restaurant coming to the heart of Richboro The Advance Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:00 AM PDT RICHBORO â€" The busiest corner in Richboro will soon be getting a new look. Wellness retreat: Disease doesn't discriminate Fremont News-Messenger Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:58 AM PDT FREMONT -- Cancer, heart disease and diabetes don't discriminate. They strike people of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and income levels. Ask Dr. H: High triglycerides do have a role in heart disease The Philadelphia Inquirer Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:55 AM PDT Question: My triglyceride level was 419 and my doctor recommended that I take the drug Tricor to lower it. Since I feel fine, do I need to take it? Why is an elevated triglyceride level bad? What raises the triglycerides? Answer: Triglycerides are a part of the total cholesterol in your blood. For years, we weren’t quite sure whether or not treating triglycerides made a difference in preventing ... Air Cleaner Shown to Capture 100% of Ultrafine Particles Linked to Risk of Cardiovascular Disease ThomasNet Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:47 AM PDT Those at greatest risk of cardiovascular disease include the elderly, the very young, persons suffering from any cardio-respiratory problems including high blood pressure, heart disease, vascular issues, & asthma. Additional studies show that filtering air of 0.3 micron particles points strongly to improvements in cardiovascular and respiratory health by significant levels. A team of scientists ... No link between gum disease and heart disease, Heart Association panel concludes Philly.com Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:44 AM PDT Please floss and brush, by all means. It’s still good for your teeth and gums. But don’t imagine that you’re going to ward off heart disease in the process. Repairing the broken hearts of both Jews and Muslims Haaretz Daily Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:20 AM PDT The remedy for healing the broken heart of “scorned lovers” is trying again to love. The truth is that it is in the best interest of Israel and the Jewish community to have friends, and the only way to make friends is to talk and get to know one another. Mostly Cloudy WFRV 5 Green Bay Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:52 AM PDT Fight belly fat! Love handles... muffin top. That extra fat in the midriff can increase your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Adversity helped Armada woman achieve her dream The Armada Times Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:30 AM PDT It took 15 months for Cheryl Coots to record her first album. It was not due to writers block, creative haggling or a perfectionist that could not be satisfied. For Coots it was a harrowing diagnosis that led to the delay in releasing "Songs of My Heart."

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