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Published: 11/20/2009 -- ©2009 healthvideo.com
Americans More Likely to Die in ICU Than British
Elderly Americans are 8 times more likely to spend the end of their lives in a hospital intensive care unit than their British peers.
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Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Matt Lauer as part of "Simplify Your Life Today", focusing on small steps to live a healthier and more spiritually satisfying life.
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Fatty Foods Could Lead to Stroke in Older Women
A study finds post-menopausal women eating a high-fat diet are at greater risk of suffering a stroke.
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Even Healthy Kids Can Be Struck By Stroke
Even normal, healthy teenagers could find themselves one day suffering a stroke.
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Graying Drug Addicts
A new government study finds the proportion of people treated for drug and alcohol abuse over age 50 nearly doubled between 1992 and 2008.
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Stents May Help Prevent Strokes
Stents may be a less-invasive safe way to prevent strokes, according to a new study.
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Early Menopause Increases Risk for Heart Disease
A new study finds women who go through early menopause have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
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Health Headlines 2009
The Swine Flu and the health hazards of watching TV are just two of the headlines that kept 2009 a very busy year in health news.
The Swine Flu and the health hazards of watching TV are just two of the headlines that kept 2009 a very busy year in health news.
