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10/03/2009 - Mental turmoil linked to heart disease
Anger, hostility and depression all aggravate the risk of major heart problems, according to two new studies published last night. More
06/03/2009 - Middle-aged fitness worth the effort
Middle-aged men who step up their exercise rates can reap dividends in later life, researchers reported today. More
17/02/2009 - Heart op may help migraine
A heart procedure may help some patients with severe migraine, doctors reported yesterday. More
11/02/2009 - Maternal obesity a problem - new findings
Growing levels of obesity among women of child-bearing age pose a major risk to the next generation of babies, researchers warned today. More
10/02/2009 - Pet problems may deter smokers
Researchers say they have found a new way of persuading smokers to give up - warn them of the impact on their pets. More
04/02/2009 - Road noise raises heart attack risk
An individual's risk of heart attack may be increased by high levels of road traffic noise. More
02/02/2009 - Vegetable and nut oils win US support
Experts have challenged new American guidance stating that omega-6 vegetable oils are "beneficial". More
28/01/2009 - Heart disease figures reflect alcohol problem
The battle against heart disease in the UK is still far from won, a leading charity warned yesterday. More
27/01/2009 - Banana boost for blood pressure
Eating bananas and other fruit high in potassium could play a key part in reducing blood pressure, researchers claimed today. More
26/01/2009 - Fainting causes in-flight emergencies
Fainting and stomach problems are the most common medical emergencies on commercial flights, according to a new analysis. More
26/01/2009 - Gene testing for warfarin not always advisable
Genetic testing of all patients about to start on the blood thinner warfarin is not cost-effective, say researchers. More
21/01/2009 - Micro-motors will 'swim' through bloodstream
Australian researchers are putting the final design touches to micro-motors small enough to swim in the human bloodstream. More
19/01/2009 - Heart gene affects one per cent
As many as one per cent of the world's population carry a newly-discovered heart disease gene, it was announced last night. More
14/01/2009 - Spanish diet may offer healthy weight loss
A Spanish attempt to create a Mediterranean version of the Atkins' diet has passed its first hurdle, researchers have reported. More
12/01/2009 - Heart risk check for elderly should be updated
Authors of a new study suggest that the system for assessing heart disease risk in older people should be replaced. More
09/01/2009 - Should new-borns be screened for heart conditions?
New-born babies could undergo routine screening for life-threatening congenital heart disease, doctors claimed today. More
24/12/2008 - Heart benefit of fish oil remains unclear
Fish oil is widely thought to boost the health of the heart - but a new study questions this. More
23/12/2008 - Panic, heart attacks link
People diagnosed with panic attacks or panic disorder are at increased risk of heart disease or heart attack, reports European Heart Journal. More
19/12/2008 - Sandwich woman gets pacemaker
Doctors today told how a young woman who kept fainting while eating sandwiches was cured with a heart pacemaker. More
17/12/2008 - Plea for obesity drugs
The NHS should be willing to spend money on obesity drugs - and help avoid surgery for the worst affected people, an expert will say today. More
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