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Medtronic's Cardiac Reset Device Helps Heart Failure Patients
Bloomberg Medtronic Inc.'s device to synchronize the heart's pumping action helped slow the physical decline of heart-failure patients in a study that may boost use of the therapy in patients … Medtronic's CRT Defibrillators Cut Deaths In Heart Patients Study Device Improves Survival of Heart Failure Patients: Study Study finds device cut heart patient deaths |
 The Hindu |
Cholera continues to worsen in Haiti
Los Angeles Times The official death count is around 800, but many fatalities are likely going unrecorded in mountainous areas that are far from hospitals. The UN asks for help. A cholera victim lies in recovery at a treatment center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital. … Extra funds pledged to help Haiti Pope encourages help for Haiti's cholera outbreak, offers prayers and solidarity Pope calls for more help for Haiti |
 Lexington Herald Leader |
Battle Against Tobacco Rages On, Idaho Cigarette Tax Hike
SmartAboutHealth Washington (SmartAboutHealth) – Yet another state may soon see a tax hike in regards to the tax that is placed on the purchase of cigarettes, which contain tobacco, and it is the state of Idaho. The state of Idaho is being pushed by many health groups … The end of point-of-sale tobacco displays is essential Health groups aim to boost Idaho cigarette tax Big Tobacco Looks to Go Global, Hits Wall |
 Health Jackal |
Having Relative With Atrial Fibrillation Raises Own Risk
BusinessWeek SATURDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) — People who have a first-degree relative with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk themselves for the potentially deadly heart rhythm disorder, a new study finds. US researchers analyzed data from 4421 … Having a relative who developed atrial fibrillation before 65 triples your own … Having relative with atrial fibrillation 'ups own risk' Family ties play big role in atrial fibrillation |
 Reuters India |
You bought food to get toy?
CNN San Francisco's board of supervisors recently approved a measure requiring fast food children's meals to meet certain nutritional standards before they could be sold with toys, claiming the law promotes healthy eating habits and combats childhood … San Francisco mayor to veto curb on fast-food toys Mayor Gavin Newsom vetoes fast-food toy ban San Francisco Mayor Likes Happy Meals, Vetoes Toy Ban |
 TopNews New Zealand |
NY sobering up on sales of alcoholic energy drinks
Wall Street Journal AP NEW YORK — New York's largest beer distributors agreed late Saturday to stop selling caffeinated alcoholic drinks that come in tall, colorful cans and to purge their inventory of the products, the state's Liquor Authority said in a statement … Why It's So Risky Wash. state may ban alcoholic energy drinks NC gov wants alcoholic energy drinks off shelves |
 TopNews Arab Emirates |
Adults may not be spreading whooping cough: study
Reuters CHICAGO (Reuters) – Children largely spread whooping cough among themselves, so blanket vaccination campaigns targeting teens and adults may be a waste of time, according to a study that looks at how social patterns affect disease … Study: Adult whooping cough vaccinations fail to stem outbreaks Kids Play Key Role in Whooping Cough Epidemiology Whooping Cough in California On The Rise |
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