Health & Medical: Cholesterol Lowering Statins and Heart Health Misconceptions

Cholesterol Lowering Statins and Heart Health Misconceptions

Heart disease is largely caused by deficiencies of important nutrients including magnesium, coenzyme Q10, chromium, selenium, silicon, vitamin D, and vitamin B6. Indeed the idea that aspirin helps the heart is a myth.

Health & Medical: Discover How to Reduce Cholesterol Naturally

Discover How to Reduce Cholesterol Naturally

If you want to discover how to reduce cholesterol naturally, there are some simple steps that you need to take. This article discusses some of those steps...

Health & Medical: Factors Predisposing Women to Heart Disease

Factors Predisposing Women to Heart Disease

According to data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), heart disease kills more women in the United States than any other disease. Being familiar with factors that predispose women to heart disease can help you reduce your chances of developing this life-threatening health condition.

Health & Medical: The Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

The Use of Intra-Aortic Balloon Counterpulsation

Cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with high mortality rates and remains the leading cause of death in patients hospitalized with AMI.

Health & Medical: Natural Cholesterol Lowering Regime

Natural Cholesterol Lowering Regime

You recently paid a visit to your doctor for your annual physical only to find that your cholesterol ratios were all out of balance and your doctor sternly suggested you consider prescription medications. You are not too excited about the prospect of a lifelong regime of prescription medications and

Health & Medical: Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital Heart Disease

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of congenital heart disease including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Health & Medical: Ask DrRich

Ask DrRich

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Health & Medical: Pessimism Deadly for Heart Patients?

Pessimism Deadly for Heart Patients?

Heart patients who had negative feelings about their prospects for recovery were twice as likely to die as positive patients in a newly reported study.