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Merry Christmas! When you're sitting around the dinner table with friends and family tomorrow, you're probably not going to be thinking about your doctors. However, those doctors might have played an important role in allowing you to be with your loved ones this Christmas. Those doctors who provide Continue Reading

Those who have suffered from a heart attack may get some sweet advice. Eating chocolate two or three times a week may cut the risk of developing heart disease by three fold. The study is featured in the September issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine. The main ingredient in chocolate (cocoa) ... Continue Reading

Clearly we are all aware of the adverse and detrimental health affects of being over-weight, yet so many of us still fall victim to over-indulgence and massive weight gain. Researchers in Michigan State University may have found yet another side-effect of body fat. The studies done show a link bet ... Continue Reading

A new research report makes the bold suggestion that clinicians should be actively involved in discussing the economic impact that new screening methods have on their patients and the surrounding community. While it is certainly important that patients are offered the most up-to-date methods of scre ... Continue Reading

January is a month for many different celebrations. There are holidays that last only a day, holidays that people set aside a week for and a few holidays that certain organizations are celebrating all month long. One of those month-long celebrations that certain segments of society are celebrating t ... Continue Reading

The CEO of Mountain Vista Medical Center decided to participate in a discounted scan promotion his hospital was running to show support. In truth, it may have saved his life. The hospital was running a promotion on a CT scan called HeartView for under a hundred dollars. Once scanned, the CEO was ... Continue Reading

One of the most talked-about issues in breast cancer prevention today is whether or not the use of the breast MRI is important in detecting the presence and extent of the disease. Some experts say that it's an important tool that should be regularly used for any woman who is at risk of breast cancer Continue Reading

The University of Texas Health Science Center has recently embarked on a study to determine the effect on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on heart health. TCM usually includes acupuncture, herbal remedies, and massage. The study focused on Chinese herbs and their effect on lowering blood pressu ... Continue Reading

Bisphenol A (BPA) the chemical found in clear plastic bottles may be linked to causing heart problems in women. The issues that researchers have found are arrhythmia and irregular heartbeat, especially heightened among women who are generally more susceptible to cardiac issues than their male count ... Continue Reading

Some new research is showing that their may be a possible link between breastfeeding and reducing the instances of heart disease. Breastfeeding a child is said to have many perks, however this would greatly incite excitement and awareness among young mothers. KYW News said, "But there's an unexpec ... Continue Reading