Company recalls weight loss supplements
A South Florida company is voluntarily recalling weight loss supplements called "JaDera" and "Xiyouji Qingzhi." Full story
EU regulator advises caution on painkiller diclofenac
LONDON (Reuters) - Europe's drugs agency warned on Friday that use of the common painkiller diclofenac, especially in high doses, carries extra heart attack risks which should be taken into consideration by doctors prescribing the drug. Full story
Arrhythmias more common in intense athletes: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Cross-country skiers who have completed more races at faster speeds have a higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder than their slower, less-seasoned peers, a new study from Sweden suggests. Full story
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June 5: ‘Against All Odds’, Part 2
Six years after one child has a heart transplant, a second child is ill. The Binghams are devastated to learn that all five of their children could be at risk for a deadly heart disease.
Family faces heart transplants for all 5 children
After Jason and Stacy Bingham’s oldest daughter was diagnosed with heart failure in 2006 and needed a transplant, the couple had their other children tested for heart problems. They received the devastating news that all five shared the same condition. Keith Morrison of “Dateline” shares their poign
Gut check: Stomach bacteria linked to heart attacks?
A new study indicates people who had been treated for heart disease showed higher levels of a chemical we all carry in our stomachs called TMAO. Could a simple blood test measuring stomach bacteria predict future risk of heart attack, stroke and death? NBC’s Robert Bazell reports.
Red meat linked to heart disease
A new report from the Cleveland Clinic suggests a link between the consumption of red meat and heart disease due to a nutrient call carnitine. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.
Walking may be just as effective as running
Researchers who compared tens of thousands of runners with tens of thousands of walkers found that those who expended the same amount of energy – regardless of whether they walked or ran – had the same positive benefits. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
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