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More Doubt on Link Between a Blood Chemical and Heart Disease

Researchers say prior tie between homocysteine, cardiovascular woes was due to faulty data

Many Women Having a Heart Attack Don't Have Chest Pain

Misinterpreting symptoms may be a reason why women face higher in-hospital death rates, researchers say

Kidney Damage Greatly Raises Diabetics' Risk for Death

Control of blood sugar, catching early signs of damage may help prevent advanced kidney disease

Medtronic Stent Approved to Treat Coronary Artery Disease

Including people with diabetes

Is Avoiding Gluten in Foods Always Necessary?

Many who shun the component of wheat, barley and rye may not need to do so, experts say

Health Highlights: Feb. 21, 2012
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  • Imported Drug Will Help Address Shortage of Cancer Drug Doxil: FDA
  • Inhalable Caffeine Product to be Reviewed by FDA
Health Tip: Set Exercise Goals

Here are suggestions for what to do

Health Tip: Take a Deep Breath

Practice deep breathing techniques to manage stress

Fructose No Worse Than Other Sugars for Weight Gain: Study

Research suggests it's total daily caloric intake that matters, not the source

Fewer Melanoma Deaths in Counties With More Dermatologists

Skin cancer death rates were higher in areas with more whites, insured people, study found