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Articles
Overweight and Obese More Vulnerable to Asthma
April 14, 2014
They breathe in more air than do normal-weight persons, exposing them to more air pollutants and making them more vulnerable to asthma and other pulmonary diseases.
Lifestyle Measures Cut Cardiovascular Deaths in Prediabetes
April 08, 2014
Group-based lifestyle interventions have long-term effects on prevention of diabetes beyond the period of active intervention, this clinical trial shows.
Statin Therapy Improves Erectile Function, Study Says
April 08, 2014
This finding could encourage more men with cardiovascular disease to remain compliant with their therapy.
To Prevent a Second Stroke, Lower Blood Pressure to Normal
April 08, 2014
All patients with stroke should have their blood pressure lowered to normal levels, a new study shows.
Cardiovascular Fitness May Help Cognitive Function
April 07, 2014
Good cardiovascular health may help preserve memory and thinking skills into middle age, according to the results of a new study.
Relaxation Followed by Stress Triggers Migraines
April 07, 2014
Modifying Risk Factors Eases Erectile Dysfunction
April 07, 2014
And the inability to perform sexually may be linked to a range of other health problems.
Air Pollutants Up Asthma Risk in Obese Children
April 01, 2014
Obese children in this study were nearly 3 times as likely to have asthma as nonobese children.
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Diabetes, Inflammation
April 01, 2014
Two new studies show the heart-healthy benefits of this eating plan.
Rare Genetic Variants May Contribute to Severe Adverse Events in Asthma
March 26, 2014
Variants in a specific receptor gene appear to modulate therapeutic response in a small subset of patients who take long-acting ß-agonists.