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Smoking cessation increases cardiac health later in life

Smoking affects your cardiac health both before and after a major event like a heart attack. But how much? And does cutting back instead of quitting have a positive effect as well?

2 Feb 2010

FDA approves neurostimulation treatment for heart failure

The FDA recently approved the first study of neurostimulation as a treatment for heart failure, a chronic disease that affects nearly six million Americans and is the leading cause of hospitalization in America.

2 Feb 2010

American Diabetes Association announces 2010 schedule for free community health events

In an age of soaring health care costs and staggering diabetes prevalence, the American Diabetes Association announced today its 2010 schedule for free community health events throughout the country -- the American Diabetes Association EXPO.

2 Feb 2010

Congressional leader stresses the importance of annual dilated eye exam for diabetes patients

In recognition of Black History Month, House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn is urging African Americans with diabetes to get an annual diabetic eye exam during February.

1 Feb 2010

Survey finds Americans hesitant to seek mental health for confidentiality reasons

A survey from the American Psychiatric Association has found that workers' fears about losing their status at work and about confidentiality are the reasons American workers hesitate to seek treatment for mental health issues, HealthDay/BusinessWeek reports.

1 Feb 2010

Health insurer supports women’s campaign against heart disease

Beginning Sunday, Jan. 31 and continuing until Friday, Feb. 5, the spire atop Fifth Avenue Place will be illuminated red as the health insurer supports the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign. The campaign brings awareness to heart disease, the number one killer of women.

1 Feb 2010

Whole grain intake prevents diabetes, heart diseases, and excess weight gain

Three daily servings of whole grains are recommended for prevention of type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, and excess weight gain. Yet few adolescents or young adults follow these guidelines, according to national survey data. In a study published in the February 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers from the School of Public Health, University of Minnesota report that young people are consuming less than 1 serving of whole grains per day. The study took an in-depth look at influencers, modifiable factors, and interventions that are critical for successfully addressing this gap.

1 Feb 2010

Epigenetics may help determine CT radiation risk to patients' offsprings

There remains a lack of consensus amongst the medical and scientific communities about any cancer risk from low level radiation, particularly low-dose radiation delivered from computed tomography (CT) scans. However, the study of epigenetics may play a role in determining whether or not future trends of diseases can in fact be linked to utilization of CT, according to an article in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).

1 Feb 2010

New mental health coverage rules promise to end some discrimination

Reuters: Employer-provided group health plans must offer the same level of coverage for mental illness and drug abuse treatment as for other ailments, according to federal regulations issued on Friday.

31 Jan 2010

Award for best organ donation feature film: Transplant community to vote

In a lead-up to the second Donate Life Film Festival June 11-12, the nation's organ donation and transplant community will vote for the best organ donation feature film of all time. The four nominated films are Seven Pounds, Return to Me, John Q and Blood Work.

30 Jan 2010

American Heart Association's statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

President Obama's appeal to members of Congress to not walk away from health care reform and the millions of Americans who are counting on it provides hope to the many heart disease and stroke patients who are struggling to get the care they need or are one step away from medical bankruptcy.

30 Jan 2010

LiveData OR-Dashboard completes 2010 IHE North American Connectathon

LiveData, a leading innovator in real-time data integration and display, today announced that the technology underlying LiveData OR-Dashboard, has successfully completed the 2010 IHE North American Connectathon, a proving ground for medical device integration.

30 Jan 2010

Heart News and Research

Smoking cessation increases cardiac health later in life

FDA approves neurostimulation treatment for heart failure

American Diabetes Association announces 2010 schedule for free community health events

Congressional leader stresses the importance of annual dilated eye exam for diabetes patients

Survey finds Americans hesitant to seek mental health for confidentiality reasons

Health insurer supports women’s campaign against heart disease

Whole grain intake prevents diabetes, heart diseases, and excess weight gain

Epigenetics may help determine CT radiation risk to patients' offsprings

New mental health coverage rules promise to end some discrimination

Award for best organ donation feature film: Transplant community to vote

American Heart Association's statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address

LiveData OR-Dashboard completes 2010 IHE North American Connectathon

Health Secretary and education leader commend school for encouraging physical activities among students

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in younger people can increase risk of stroke and heart attack

Medical equipment could be a key weapon in stopping nuclear waste seeping into environment

Cardiologist provides heart-healthy tips for women

Obesity related health complications more dangerous than risks associated with bariatric surgery

FDA approves new drug combination for hormone positive and HER2-positive advanced breast cancer

Dental hygienists provide free oral care services for Valentine's Day

Food labels can help in making heart-healthy food choices

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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