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Study Spots Early Warning Signal for Sudden Cardiac Death
WEDNESDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- The risk of sudden cardiac death is higher in men whose electrical impulses travel more slowly through the lower chambers of the heart, a new study indicates.

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:08:25 -0700

Death rate drops among Americans with diabetes -CDC
ATLANTA (Reuters) - A 40 percent decline in the death rate of diabetic American adults from heart disease and strokes is a sign that patients are taking better care of themselves and receiving improved treatment, according to a government study released on Tuesday. While the drop in death rates from cardiovascular disease was the most dramatic, overall death rates among diabetic adults dropped ...

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:24:27 -0700

Death rate for diabetics drops sharply, CDC study finds
Better management of blood sugar levels and improved tools for managing heart disease have led to a sharp drop in the death rate for diabetics, researchers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. Between 1997 and 2006, deaths of diabetics from all causes declined 23% while deaths from heart disease fell 40%, the team reported in the journal Diabetes Care. The ...

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:09:15 -0700

Be Prepared when Taking on Death Defying Sports and Recreation
People attempt death defying sports every year, earning bragging rights and taking home t-shirts advertising their success. Even though the risks are high, and some people, including very experienced athletes die in their attempts at extreme sports, people keep lining up to give them a try. Here is a look at some of the more risky sports you might be tempted to try this summer.

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:58:00 -0700

Death of Russian-born boy in US reignites adoption debate
A 9-year-old Russian boy adopted by US parents died in a house fire last week, reminding Russians of several incidents of poor treatment of Russian orphans adopted by Americans.

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:34:52 -0700