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Risk of Death Persists After a Hip Fracture
Older people who suffer a break up to eight times more likely to die, study finds

Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers in the Millions and Rising
Numbers have grown steadily since the 1990s; baby boomer epidemic predicted

Freezing, Medicating Away a Dangerous Irregular Heart Rhythm
New studies suggest promising new ways to ease atrial fibrillation

Erectile Dysfunction Plus Heart Disease Raises Death Risk
Study confirms that impotence is a risk factor for heart trouble

Clinical Trials Update: March 15, 2010

More Evidence That Swings in Blood Pressure Raise Stroke Risk
Findings could help spur change in how hypertension is treated, experts say

Aspirin Alone Works Best to Prevent Clots a Year After Stenting
Adding Plavix didn't boost outcomes after 12 months, new study finds

Intense Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Therapies Don't Help Type 2 Diabetics
Study findings underscore the importance of exercise and proper nutrition, expert says

Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble
Another study suggests that stress weighs heavily on the hearts of police, firefighters

Psoriasis Tied to Raised Heart Risk
Skin ailment boosts odds for heart attack, stroke, and inflammation may be key, researchers say

Marathoners Face Greater Risk of Artery Problems
And this could lead to high blood pressure, heart attack, even death, study suggests

2 Drugs Fail to Prevent Diabetes in the Overweight
Diovan, Starlix also had limited or no effect in shielding users from cardiovascular woes, study finds

Are Stock Market Woes Bad for the Heart?
As economy wobbled, heart attacks seemed to rise, study suggests

Lip Implants Using Neck Tissue Have Lasting Effects
Study found the procedure improved appearance for two years

Teen Girls Say Pink Camel in Cigarette Ads Caught Their Eye
Study finds link between catchy ads and whether teens smoke

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