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Long-Term Lead Exposure Linked to Heart Deaths
Current OSHA guidelines are probably inadequate, researchers say

Waist-Hip Ratio Good Gauge of Obesity in Elderly, Study Shows
After age 70, body mass index is less effective in identifying unhealthy weight levels, researchers say

Thin Thighs Might Be Harbinger of Heart Disease
Increased risk seen in Danish study, but authors say more research is needed

Statins Before Vascular Surgery Cut Deaths, Complications
Problems halved in patients getting blood-vessel repairs done, study finds

Key Protein May Link Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Woes
Molecule in fat tissues spurs chronic inflammation that gives rise to disease, researchers say

New Anti-Clotting Drug Beats Plavix
Brilinta prevents heart attacks and improves survival, researchers say

Oldest Heart Patients May Get Most From Warfarin
In atrial fibrillation study, blood-thinning drug best for those at highest risk of stroke

Surgery Better Than Angioplasty for Narrowed Neck Artery
British study finds a reduced risk of stroke afterwards

How Bad Feelings Can Harm Your Health
Studies show impact of apathy, hopelessness on cardiovascular disease

Hormone Therapy for Early Prostate Cancer Not Always Best
Study finds treatment raises death risk in those who also have heart disease