New guidelines from the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions stress that healthcare providers should have an organized system of emergency care for heart... Full Article at HealthCentral.com

How much exercise do you need to help prevent heart disease? Do you need an hour breaking a sweat at the gym? Or will a walk around the block suffice? Most people know that exercise is important to health. Full Article at KIVITV.com

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study of adults aged 70 or older found that increased servings of fruits and vegetables were significantly associated with a decrease of cognitive impairment, and that those eating three or more servings of vegetables per day... Full Article at PhysOrg.com

STRATFORD — The students at the Samuel S. Yellin school usually hold a pep rally for the Philadelphia Eagles, but on Tuesday, it was the Eagles who held a pep rally for the Stratford school. Full Article at N.J. Courier-Post Online

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the United States, with nearly 460,000 cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths occurring annually. Full Article at eMaxHealth

Salmon oil is a health supplement that contains omega-three fatty acids. These fats are good for heart, brain and skin health. The American Heart Association recommends eating omega-three fatty acids each day to reduce triglyceride levels in the blood. Full Article at Associated Content

Shares of Isis Pharmaceuticals ( ISIS ) dropped about 17% on Tuesday, November 17 to close at $11.12, down from a previous close of $13.40. Full Article at SocialPicks

A study based on a contemporary registry of patients with myocardial infarction (heart attack) indicates that even though hospitals that perform a higher number of angioplasties are more likely to follow evidence-based guidelines and have shorter... Full Article at PhysOrg.com

Main Category: Hypertension Article Date: 24 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article New studies show Transcendental Meditation™ reduces blood pressure in students and almost halves heart... Full Article at Medical News Today

ScienceDaily (Nov. 24, 2009) In a new study, researchers report that a class of heart medications called beta-blockers can have a helpful, or harmful, effect on the heart, depending on their molecular activity. Full Article at Science Daily

New Jersey’s most popular fast-food chains would have to print new menus disclosing the calorie count for all of their edible items under a bill opposed by restaurants owners but approved by a Senate committee Monday. Full Article at NorthJersey.com

(PhysOrg.com) -- Smoking persists as a major risk factor for death from heart disease and cancer in adults who already have heart disease and receive good medical therapy, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart... Full Article at PhysOrg.com

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ZOLL Medical Corporation (Nasdaq: ZOLL) announced that the LifeVest(R) wearable defibrillator was discussed in three separate scientific presentations at the American Heart Association 2009 Science Session in Orlando, Florida last week. Full Article at Street Insider

CABOT, VT (Nov. 23, 2009) /PRNewswire/ — There’s no doubt about it, the Holidays tend to be the sweetest time of the year, and not just for the cookies, treats and candy canes. But amidst all the holiday fun and joy lurks a not-so-sweet villain – SUGAR! Full Article at PR Newswire

Main Category: Cardiovascular / Cardiology Also Included In: Clinical Trials / Drug Trials; Medical Devices / Diagnostics Article Date: 23 Nov 2009 - 0:00 PST email to a friend printer friendly view / write opinions rate article Emergency... Full Article at Medical News Today

By a margin of 0.014 mm in carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), extended-release niacin (Niaspan) demonstrated superiority over ezetimibe (Zetia) as an add-on for high risk patients on long term statin therapy. Full Article at Kevin, M.D.

By University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, [RxPG] A study, which appears in the journal Circulation Research, found that beta-blockers that target both the alpha- and beta-receptors on the heart muscle offer the most benefit to... Full Article at RxPG NEWS