Health News: [heart]

Two-Gallon-a-Day Coca-Cola Habit Contributes to Woman’s Death Wellness Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:18 AM PDT Experts say a New Zealand woman’s 2-gallon-a-day Coca-Cola habit probably contributed to her death, a conclusion that led the soft-drink giant to note that even water can be deadly in excessive amounts. Natasha Harris, a 30-year-old, stay-at-home mother of eight from Invercargill, died of a heart attack in February 2010. Fairfax Media reported that a [...] Valley woman credits 18-month-old granddaughter with saving life WSFA 12 Montgomery Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:17 AM PDT Nurses at Banner Heart Hospital in Mesa say 76-year-old Elizabeth Grant's life was likely saved by her 18-month-old granddaughter. New warnings on Novartis MS pill in Europe and U.S Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:05 AM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - European and U.S. regulators have backed the continued use of Novartis AG's multiple sclerosis pill Gilenya, one of the Swiss firm's top new drug hopes, but said on Friday the drug needed to carry stronger warnings on heart risks. Novartis said the decision meant the drug remained on-track to be a "blockbuster" - one with annual sales above $1 billion. Prospects for Gilenya ... Orangutans sit still for heart ultrasound at Zoo Atlanta The Charleston Gazette Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:03 AM PDT ATLANTA -- The 9-year-old patient sits still, munching on popcorn and sipping grape juice while he gets an ultrasound of his heart.Every so often, he wiggles free long enough to swing from the ceiling or stick out his tongue before resuming a statue-li... UPDATE 3-New warnings on Novartis MS pill in Europe and U.S. Reuters - UK Focus via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:03 AM PDT * EU review concludes Gilenya benefits outweigh its risks * EMA and FDA back stronger warnings for heart-risk patients * Novartis still sees drug as "blockbuster" (Adds U.S. label changes) LONDON, ... Airport emergency test: 'My heart is actually pumping' (SLIDESHOW, VIDEO) Northwest Florida Daily News Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:50 AM PDT VALPARAISO - Gail Langley held tightly to her phone while waiting to hear news of her son, who was on a plane that caught fire at Northwest Florida Regional Airport.She said that within an hour of hearing the news, she had questioned every person in a uniform about what happened.It turned that... Happy? Positive Outlook May Be Good For Your Heart First Coast News Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:40 AM PDT WASHINGTON -- Be happy - it seems to be good for your heart. Update 2: Dead woman lawyer - autopsy inconclusive Malta Star Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:39 AM PDT Update: Results of Dr Margaret Mifsud's autopsy revealed that she suffered a heart attack, however the autopsy is inconclusive, the police confirmed with ONE News. Other tests, including toxicological ones, will be carried out. There are strong indications her's was not a natural death. VIDEO: Despite heart condition, Hylton's Buddy Meredith still plays game he loves News & Messenger Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:33 AM PDT Since his sophomore year, Buddy Meredith had been living with short QT Syndrome, a condition that disrupts the heart’s rhythm. Orangutans sit still for heart ultrasound at zoo Denver Post Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:30 AM PDT ATLANTAâ€"The 9-year-old patient sits still, munching on popcorn and sipping grape juice while he gets an ultrasound of his heart.

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