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Fish Oil Supplements Don’t Help Depressed Heart Patients
Those who took them with antidepressant fared same as those who didn't

Leg Clots May Not Travel to Lungs
Research refutes danger from deep vein thrombosis, but experts urge caution

Micardis Given Wider Approval
For cardiac patients who can't take an ACE inhibitor

Health Tip: Help Prevent Stroke
Steps you can take

Stretching Test May Reveal Arterial Stiffness
Flexibility exercises belong in cardiovascular workout, experts say

Half of U.S. Babies Living Today May Reach 100
Rising life expectancy shows no signs of slowing, researchers say

Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes
'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

More Stroke Victims Get Clot-Busting Therapy
But many others get to hospital too late to benefit, study finds

Mini-Stroke Found to Precede 1 in 8 Strokes
Expert urges reliance on other predictive tools, but not all agree

Autoimmune Disorder Linked to Stroke, Heart Attack in Women
Smoking, birth control pills raise risk higher, research finds