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Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Increase, Treatments Reduce Heart Attack Risk in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors Increase, Treatments Reduce Heart Attack Risk in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis

   Age, sex and traditional risk factors—such as hypertension, diabetes, smoking, and body mass—are more important predictors of heart attack in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than the use of certain medications.

Posted : Sun, Oct 26, 2008

Category : Science / Health News

Genes Found for Successful Smoking Cessation

Genes Found for Successful Smoking Cessation

   Researchers from Duke University Medical Center and the National Institute on Drug Abuse scanned the entire genetic makeup, or genome, of smokers and found that variants in 221 genes distinguished smokers who were successful in quitting from those who were not.

Posted : Sun, Apr 08, 2007

Category : Science / Health News

Cartilage discovery offers hope for osteoarthritis treatment

Cartilage discovery offers hope for osteoarthritis treatment

   Scientists at the University of Manchester have revealed intricate structure of cartilage, according to a new study.

Posted : Fri, Jan 12, 2007

Category : Science / Health News

No smoking for parents

No smoking for parents

   A surey commissioned by the Childline charity says that children of smoking children want treir parents to quit smoking.

Posted : Thu, Dec 28, 2006

Category : Science / Health News
 
 
 
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