Heart Health
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01/09/2010 - Factories may create stem cell revolution
British researchers say they may have opened the way for "stem cell factories" after developing a new artificial technique. More
01/09/2010 - Nurse booster for heart patients
A simple programme of regular visits to nurses may successfully help heart patients avoid future problems, researchers have reported. More
31/08/2010 - Doubts over fish oil for heart patients
Eating oily fish is thought to be good for the heart - but may make little difference once someone has suffered a heart attack, researchers have warned. More
25/08/2010 - Deadly toll of migraine
People who suffer migraines involving visual disturbances face an increased risk of death from heart disease or stroke, researchers warned today. More
25/08/2010 - Call to tackle pregnancy blood pressure threat
Midwife leaders have backed new UK guidelines published today aim at tackling the dangers of high blood pressure in pregnant women. More
24/08/2010 - Coffee boost for arteries
Elderly people who drink moderate amounts of rich dark coffee can improve the health of their arteries, researchers have reported. More
17/08/2010 - No joy for chocaholics in heart study
Middle-aged women may protect their hearts by eating small amounts of dark chocolate, researchers reported last night. More
16/08/2010 - Weight drug problems pose research issues
Researchers have revealed details of a major study that sought to test the impact of a weight loss drug on heart disease - but was stopped amid concern at suicide rates. More
13/08/2010 - McStatins rejected
A senior British expert has rejected the idea of a "McStatin" pill to help counteract the effects of junk food. More
12/08/2010 - Chocolate treatment deters patients
Doctors may have found a healthy chocolate - that is so unpleasant patients will not eat it. More
11/08/2010 - Cooling weather strains hearts
A slight cooling of the weather can trigger dozens of heart attacks, researchers warned today. More
05/08/2010 - Dozens of cholesterol genes found
An international study has uncovered 95 genetic variants that could help scientists fight heart disease, it was announced today. More
05/08/2010 - Chilli peppers may be good for blood pressure
Chilli peppers might set your mouth on fire, but they could be of benefit for people with high blood pressure, research has revealed. More
04/08/2010 - No benefit of B vitamin pills for stroke patient
Vitamin B supplements do not benefit stroke or heart attack patients, according to research published today. More
03/08/2010 - Body swop that boosts heart op
Heart valve operations can be improved by swapping valves around within a patient's body, a senior British heart surgeon reported today. More
02/08/2010 - Drug combination found to reduce body weight
A combination of two drugs may be an effective treatment for obesity, researchers have reported. More
30/07/2010 - Calcium supplements linked to heart risk
Taking calcium supplements may be linked to an increased risk of heart attack, according to an analysis published today. More
26/07/2010 - Don't give up on healthy cholesterol - ESC
European experts have urged medical researchers not to abandon the study of the healthy form of cholesterol - following suggestions it might not be relevant. More
22/07/2010 - Statins outflank diet?
Taking cholesterol lowering drugs may reduce the need for healthy eating to combat heart disease, researchers reported today. More
20/07/2010 - Flying safe for heart
Patients with serious heart disease are safe to fly, according to guidelines published today. More
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