Carbon monoxide exposure may up heart problem risk for the elderlySeptember 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Carbon monoxide exposure has been found to elevate the risk of hospitalisation for the elderly with heart problems in an American study. The nationwide study of 126 urban communities has shown that an increase in carbon monoxide of 1 part per million in the maximum daily one-hour exposure is linked with a 0.96 percent increase in the risk of hospitalisation from cardiovascular disease among people over the age of 65.
Ancient Chinese herbal formulas for heart can produce nitric oxideAugust 19th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Ancient Chinese herbal formulas, primarily used for cardiovascular indications like heart disease, can produce large amounts of artery-widening nitric oxide, according to a study at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston,
Nitric oxide is crucial to the cardiovascular system because it signals the inner walls of blood vessels to relax, which facilitates the flow of blood through the heart and circulatory system. The messenger molecule also eliminates dangerous clots, lowers high blood pressure and reduces artery-clogging plaque formation.
FDA says electronic cigarettes contain same cancer-causing ingredients as tobacco cigarettesJuly 22nd, 2009 FDA: Electronic cigarettes contain toxic chemicalsWASHINGTON — Federal health officials said Wednesday they have found cancer-causing ingredients in electronic cigarettes, despite manufacturers' claims the products are safer than tobacco cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration said testing of products from two leading electronic cigarette makers turned up several toxic chemicals, including a key ingredient in antifreeze.
Nicotine patch before quitting smoking doubles success ratesJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers wishing to kick the butt can double their success rates by using nicotine patch before quitting smoking, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center. The researchers say that, according to the latest data, changes should be made to nicotine patch labelling.
Quitting smoking provides immediate benefit to heartJuly 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Smokers can immediately improve their cardiovascular health by kicking the butt, according to a study. Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset, NY, say that smoking cessation provides immediate benefits to patients.
A look at FDA-tobacco legislation Obama is signing into lawJune 22nd, 2009 A look at FDA-tobacco legislationWASHINGTON — A look at legislation President Barack Obama signed into law Monday that gives the Food and Drug Administration regulatory controls over tobacco products. Q. What is the main objective of the legislation?
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Senate bill takes aim at dissolvable tobacco; critics call smoke-free product 'tobacco candy'June 10th, 2009 Senate bill takes aim at 'tobacco candy'WASHINGTON — They're the newest smoke-free tobacco products — dissolvable pellets or strips that don't require users to chew or even spit. Sold in shiny plastic cases, the products melt in your mouth like breath mints.
US for joint operation to counter Pak extremismApril 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Raising concerns over the increasing writ of the Taliban in Pakistan, the United States has urged the international community to join hands to counter the insurgents' dangerous ambitions. "They're a threat to democracy and stability in the region, and we call on all those who are interested in bringing about stability to that region to work with us to root out violent extremism," US State Department spokesperson Robert Wood said.
10-minute exposure to smoke enough to unsettle your heartApril 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - All it takes is a 10-minute exposure to smoke from tobacco, cooking oil or wood to send your heart into an overdrive, according to a study. Accumulating evidence indicates that an increase in air pollution is linked with a surge in heart attack cases and deaths.
Drinking black tea daily keeps heart disease awayApril 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Drinking just a cup of black tea regularly may help protect against cardiovascular disease, according to the latest study. The research, conducted by University of L'Aquila in Italy and supported by Lipton Institute of Tea, is the first to show that black tea consumption does improve blood vessel reactivity, and reduce both blood pressure and arterial stiffness, indicating a notably better cardiovascular health profile.
US says elimination of extremists in FATA by Pak 'critical'April 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The United States has expressed concern over reports of Taliban taking new areas under their grip in Pakistan, and has termed the issue of existence of extremist elements in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) as 'critical'. Addressing media persons here, the US State Department spokesperson Robert Wood said: "Certainly, in terms of dealing with extremism, extremist elements that are operating on Afghanistan's border, in the FATA, this is a very complex issue."
Wood said the US would continue to support Pakistan to fight against the extremists, despite the fact that there were some differences in opinions between the two countries on certain issues.
Aspirin improves survival in women with heart diseaseMarch 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers have come by additional evidence that aspirin seems to reduce the risk of death in women who have heart disease or have had a stroke. The new study also provides fresh insight into aspirin dosing for women, suggesting that a lower dose of aspirin (81 mg) is as effective as a higher dose (325 mg).
Kids watching R-rated movies more likely to smokeFebruary 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Kids permitted to watch R-rated movies are more likely to believe it's easy to get a cigarette than those who aren't allowed to watch such films, according to a new study. 'We don't know why this is so.
Impaired kidney function ups death risks for elderlyJanuary 20th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Seniors with damaged kidneys are more likely to suffer heart failure, stroke and other causes of mortality, says a new study. These findings indicate that the elderly with impaired kidneys should make lifestyle changes, particularly if they are at risk from high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure to avoid developing cardiovascular problems.
Oral contraceptives thought safe can carry long-term risksJanuary 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Although 80 percent women in the US have used oral contraceptives at one time or another since the sixties, these could carry unknown long-term risks. More so when women's lifestyles change and new forms of contraceptives become available, according to specialists in women's heart disease at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre (C-SMC).
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