Health News: [heart]

Study: ADHD drugs don't raise heart risks for kids Portland Press Herald Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:19 PM PDT Stimulants such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and Strattera are prescribed for about 2.7 million children a year. Doctor: Snohomish High School stabbing victim's heart stopped 3 times KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:15 PM PDT Doctors revealed Friday just how close a Snohomish High School freshman came to dying earlier this week after she was stabbed by a classmate.   April Lutz, 14, was stabbed more than 20 times in the attack. Her friend was also injured and was released from the hospital Monday. Doctors used a plastic model of a heart Friday to show where Lutz suffered a stab wound that came within a half inch of ... Kauai Hiker Dies From Heart Trouble KITV Honolulu Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:10 PM PDT A 59-year-old Lawai resident was pronounced dead at Wilcox Hospital Monday afternoon after being airlifted from atop Nonou Mountain in Wailua, according to Kauai officials. Authorities said he apparently had a massive heart attack or stroke. Should the Portland Trail Blazers Use Proposed Amnesty Clause on Brandon Roy? Bleacher Report Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:06 PM PDT From the day he was drafted, Brandon Roy has been the heart and soul of the Portland Trail Blazers organization. Whether it's been leading the team in scoring or being the voice in the locker room, B-Roy has undoubtedly been both the on- and off-court general of the team. But after suffering several knee injuries and undergoing several arthroscopic surgeries, the Portland Trail Blazers find ... Senior has 'heart' for kids Delaware Coast Press Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:05 PM PDT Rachel Smith, a senior at Salisbury Christian School, participates in student government, sports and drama productions. After graduation, she hopes to have a career in pediatrics. Opening Up / Heart wins out, and head can finally rest The Fairfield Citizen Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:04 PM PDT I have changed my mind about selling my cottage in England. At the end of my time there -- the beginning of September -- I could not release my house to the market, to the seven people lined up to buy it. I could not do it. Canada hopes to have edge over competitors with research at expanded isotope lab Brandon Sun Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:44 PM PDT VANCOUVER - Construction has begun to expand a Vancouver lab that produces 40 per cent of the world's most commonly used medical isotopes to diagnose and treat diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Women No More Likely to Die After Angioplasty HealthDay via Yahoo! News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:44 PM PDT TUESDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Women undergoing angioplasty, a procedure to unblock a clogged artery, show more indicators for heart disease than men, according to new research. Little Evidence of Heart Risks From ADHD Meds HealthDay via Yahoo! News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:44 PM PDT TUESDAY, Nov. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Medications commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder don't appear to raise the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems in children and young adults, new research shows. Walking by heart: 36th annual Heart Walk to honor mom for her weight loss success Naples Daily News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:42 PM PDT In December, Anette Gray set out to lose 53 pounds. Now, she’s got her eye on a new number â€" one. “I’ve taken off 52 pounds now,” Gray said. “I’m a pound away from my goal.” On Saturday, Nov. 4, Gray will be recognized for her weight loss efforts at the Collier County Heart Walk as the event’s Lifestyle Change Honoree.

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