Research Links Depression To Cardiac Death In Women Without Known Heart Disease

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New data published in the March 17, 2009, issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggest that relatively healthy women with severe depression are at increased risk of cardiac events, including sudden cardiac death (SCD) and fatal coronary heart disease (CHD). Researchers found that much of the relationship between depressive Click here to read more.. »

April 2nd 2009 Uncategorized

Efforts, Initiatives Seek To Address Infant Mortality, High Blood Pressure Awareness Among Blacks, Extend Employer-Sponsored Coverage To Hispanics

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Berkeley, Calif.: A high blood pressure education campaign called Heart 2 Heart raises awareness about the disease among black residents by concentrating only on high-risk families living on four city streets, the Oakland Tribune reports. The three-year, $500,000 collaborative effort between the city and LifeLong Medical Care calls for workers to reach about 500 households through door-to-door Click here to read more.. »

April 1st 2009 Uncategorized