Cardiovascular disease kills about one woman every minute in the United States. That is approximately 480,000 deaths per year. For more on this serious health threat and the video interview with Cardiologist Dr. Lugman Ahmed, click on the link below....

http://www.wsfa.com

The LA Times reports that Federal Investigators warned of Avandia, a drug for diabetics, in a 2002 report. The concern is that the drug might be causing heart failure. The links below provides further information....

http://www.latimes.com

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Moderation is obviously the key to alcohol consumption, but a new study by epidemiologists at the University of Buffalo shows that women who regularly enjoy an alcoholic drink or two have a significantly lower risk of having a non-fatal heart attack than women who are life-time abstainers. According to Joan M. Dorn, Ph.D., "Women seem to have a quicker reaction to a smaller amount of alcohol." For full details, click the link below...

http://www.buffalo.edu

A 56-year-old Swiss chemist is believed to be the first climber implanted with a heart valve to successfully ascend Everest. After her fourth try to climb Everest (all others were thwarted due to circumstances unrelated to her heart condition), Veronika Meyer and her guides planted flags with St. Judes Medical logo at the top of the tallest mountain in the world. For this story and pictures, click on the link below...

http://www.startribune.com

Salmon, Trout, and fresh Tuna are a few fish that are considered "oily." The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence believe that heart patients should be eating 2 to 4 portions of oily fish weekly. For those patients who do not, the Institute believes they should be prescribed Omega-3 Fatty acid supplements. For the entire story and related stories, click on the link below....

http://news.bbc.co.uk

Fairness is an important factor in promoting a healthier society, a British research team concluded. It seems that feeling as if you are being treated unfairly at work or at home, puts people at a higher risk of heart attack. For more information, click on the link below...

http://health.ivillage.com

In a report released Tuesday, US News and World Reports ranked America's top hospitals. The 14 that made the honor roll had at least six specialties. Reputation, Mortality, and Other Factors were the all ranked on a point system. The report was originally created in 1990 to help people find the best treatment centers that take on and excel at tough procedures and conditions. Tough conditions include rare cancers, worsening heart failure, and leg artery blockages. For the full report and original article, click the link below....

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Location, location, location. Could your heart health possibly be linked to where you live? According to a new study, evidently so. In June the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will post the first broad comparison of death rates for heart attack and heart failure. For the USA Today analysis of government reports, click the link below....

http://www.usatoday.com

Heart Rate Monitors give those who exercise regularly an accurate guide to their cardio fitness. The monitors use the same technology as an Electrocardiogram (EKG) and give a person exercising a way to track their heart rate to see if they are reaching or exceeding their goals. For more information, click on the link below....

http://running.about.com

A new study release by the American Heart Association (AHA) is indicating that expectant mothers should be gearing their bodies for pregnancy even before conception. Prenatal vitamins, especially folic acid are being recommended. For further details; click on the link below...

http://www.allheadlinenews.com