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Certain COPD Meds Might Raise Heart Risks, Study Says

Long-acting inhaled medications used by millions of people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may raise the risk of cardiovascular complications among older patients, a new large Canadian study reveals.
Sports May Be OK With Defibrillator, Study Says

Although people with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are often advised to avoid activities more strenuous than golf or bowling, new research suggests that many people with these heart devices can participate in more vigorous sports.
Noise, Dirty Air May Be Double Whammy for the Heart

Air pollution and noise pollution both may boost the risk of heart disease, new research from Germany suggests.
Heart Attack? Doctors Soon May Have an App for That

There are apps that turn your smartphone into a metal detector, a musical instrument and a GPS system, and now there's an app that may help doctors save your life if you're having a heart attack.
Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds

After age 50, excess body fat hardens the arteries, potentially increasing the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Control of Heart Risks May Vary Among Outpatient Practices

Management of heart disease risk factors -- such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and smoking -- varies significantly among outpatient practices in the United States, according to a new study.
Depression May Boost Stroke Risk in Middle-Aged Women, Too

Women in their 40s and 50s who suffer from depression are almost twice as likely to have a stroke as women who aren't depressed, according to a large, long-running Australian study.
Living Near Fast-Food Outlets Might Boost Obesity Risk

Having a fast-food restaurant nearby might be a convenience, but living within two miles of one may be a little too convenient.
Heart Risks Last Beyond Hospital Discharge, Study Finds

Patients with heart failure or a heart attack appear to be at high risk of death or readmission to the hospital for at least one month after being discharged, researchers say.
Get Fit in Middle Age to Cut Heart Failure Risk, Study Says

People who are obese or out of shape in their 40s or 50s might think it's too late to start getting fit, but new research finds that shaping up in middle age lowers the odds for heart failure later in life.

 

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