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Published: 08/27/2009 -- ©2009 healthvideo.com     

Stress May Increase Obesity and Heart Disease

Social stress may increase your risk for obesity and heart disease.

Quitting Smoking Can Extend Life After a Heart Attack
Quitting smoking can help extend the lives of heart attack victims.
Stressful Sports Watching Can LEad to a Second Heart Attack
Men who have suffered a heart attack may want to wait until the big game is over to learn the score, or risk having another heart problem.

Stem Cells May Help Heart Disease
Injecting bone marrow stem cells into the heart may help some patients with chronic myocardial ischemia, a form of heart disease.
Childhood Cancer Survivor Could Lead to Heart Problems
Childhood cancer survivors have an increased risk for heart problems.

Stem Cells Could Reverse Sickle Cell Anemia
Mini stem cell transplants can reverse the effects of sickle cell disease in adults, according to a small study from the NiH.
Pacemakers May Start Marketing Before Even Being Tested
Popular medical devices, like pacemakers, may not go through rigorous review before they are given premarket approval by the FDA.

A Positive Attitude Can Be Good for Your Heart
Having a positive outlook could improve your health, according to a new study.
Health Club Miracle
A young medical student had a heart attack just after starting his workout at a health club.

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