Health News: [heart]

Cardiologists identify mechanism that makes heart disease worse in diabetics EurekAlert! Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:15 PM PST UT Southwestern Medical Center cardiologists have uncovered how a specific protein's previously unsuspected role contributes to the deterioration of heart muscle in patients with diabetes. Investigators in the mouse study also have found a way to reverse the damage caused by this protein. Haitian teen returns home with a new heart and a new love for Central New York CNYCentral.com Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:15 PM PST Cadet was brought to the United States by the international organization Partners in Health. Cadet's mother was unable to get a visa so she had to make the trip here by herself. Celia Emmerich dies at 80 WXVT 15 Greenville Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:14 PM PST JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Celia Emmerich, the matriarch of the Emmerich newspaper family, died Thursday at her home in Jackson. She was 80. The family said in a statement that she died of a heart attack. Andrew Breitbart Cause of Death Likely Heart Attack, Had History of Cardiac Problems International Business Times Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:11 PM PST Andrew Breitbart's cause of death was likely a heart attack, as the conservative journalist said he had a history of cardiac problems, according to a friend. Pass the chocolate: Study finds it's heart-healthy MSNBC Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:08 PM PST That heart-shaped box of chocolate you got for Valentine's just might have some benefits for your real heart, a new study hints. Davy Jones - Heart Attack Was Davy Jones' Cause Of Death Contactmusic Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:07 PM PST An autopsy performed on The Monkees star Davy Jones has confirmed he died of a severe heart attack The British-born singeractor passed away in Florida on Wednesday 29Feb12 at the age of 66 The Martin County Medical Examiner conducted the post-mo... Davy Jones autopsy confirms heart attack as cause of death TheCelebrityCafe.com Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:53 PM PST Daniel S Levine The death of Monkees singer Davy Jones on Wednesday came as a shock to fans, partly because he was just 66-years-old and had performed just days before, looking perfectly fine. It was reported that a heart attack was the cause of death. The results of the autopsy were released Thursday, confirming that he did have a heart attack. read more A supercharged protein reduces damage from heart attack EurekAlert! Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:46 PM PST ( University of North Carolina School of Medicine ) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers tap into the body's own repair system to protect heart cells after an attack. Robert Koehler: A Green Tree in Your Heart The Huffington Post Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:45 PM PST "Keep a green tree in your heart and perhaps a singing bird will come." Building community is a sacred process, so I begin here, with... Getting to the Heart of a Healthy Diet Marketwire Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:45 PM PST MISSION, KS--(Marketwire - Mar 1, 2012) - (Family Features) Healthy habits such as eating well, being physically active, and maintaining a healthy weight are key strategies for managing cardiovascular disease -- the number one cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Heart Association. That is why it is incredibly important to approach breakfast with your heart in mind to start the ...

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