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Early Surgery May Benefit Some With Heart Infection HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:51 PM PDT WEDNESDAY, June 27 (HealthDay News) -- People with an advanced form of a heart infection called endocarditis may do better if they undergo early surgery than if they are treated with antibiotics initially, a new study suggests. 'Atkins'-Type Diets May Raise Risk of Heart Problems: Study HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:51 PM PDT TUESDAY, June 26 (HealthDay News) -- Women who regularly eat a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet may be raising their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 28 percent, a new study suggests. Health Tip: Living With a Pacemaker HealthDay via Yahoo! News Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:51 PM PDT (HealthDay News) -- A pacemaker is implanted in the upper chest to help regulate an irregular heartbeat. Once you have the device, you should avoid "close and prolonged contact" with electronics and appliances that emit magnetic fields, the U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says. Viewpoints: Look who's worried about activist judges now; No matter what the court decides, a bipartisan plan will be ... News-Medical-Net Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:47 PM PDT It's a great pleasure, in this week when the entire political world is hanging on the Supreme Court's health care ruling, to welcome so many liberals to a cause dear to my heart: The crusade for judicial restraint. 'Jeopardy' host Alex Trebek released from hospital after heart attack Digital Spy Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:40 PM PDT Jeopardy host has made full recovery after mild heart attack. Coffee in Moderation May Lower Heart Failure Risk MedicineNet.com Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:39 PM PDT Title: Coffee in Moderation May Lower Heart Failure Risk Category: Health News Created: 6/27/2012 11:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 6/27/2012 12:00:00 AM Rory Quiller vying for pole vaulting spot Boulder Daily Camera Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:34 PM PDT Rory Quiller has accepted the fact that he has a major decision to make in the very near future. He also is making what likely will be his final run at his lifelong goal with a bit of a heavy heart. Doctor: Make medicine manly The Pasco Tribune Wed, 27 Jun 2012 21:11 PM PDT So, gentlemen, what did you do this year for Men's Health Week? Get a cholesterol screening? Have your heart and blood sugar levels tested? Or maybe you marked the occasion in style by finally getting that prostate exam you've been avoiding. Romney, Republicans vow to end 'Obamacare' no matter what AsiaOne Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:58 PM PDT At the heart of the law lies the individual mandate that requires every US citizen from 2014 to take out health insurance. -AFP Officers learn combat training The State News Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:54 PM PDT Suffering fake bullet wounds in the back of her left shoulder, which penetrated through her arm and into her chest cavity right near her heart, MSU alumna Alyssa Dickey screamed for help at the scene of the emergency simulation at Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education, 4301 Farm Lane.

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