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Bernadine Healy dies at 67; doctor led Red Cross relief efforts after 9/11
Dr. Bernadine Healy, a hard-charging cardiologist and educator who was the first woman to lead the National Institutes of Health and later commanded American Red Cross relief efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, died Saturday at her home in Gates...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses, Disasters and Accidents, Colleges and Universities, Brain
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Conrad Murray case: Drug that killed Jackson used only in hospital
L.A. NOWConrad Murray trial: A doctor who worked futilely to save Michael Jackson's life testified at the trial of his personal physician Monday that she had never heard of the surgical anesthetic that killed Jackson being used in a home setting.... -
Conrad Murray’s care of Jackson gross negligence, witness says
L.A. NOWConrad Murray trial: Michael Jackson could still have been saved after he had stopped breathing if the doctor now charged in his death had properly called for help and taken steps to resuscitate him, a cardiologist testified Wednesday in Dr. Conrad... -
FDA proposes regulation of mobile healthcare apps
L.A. Times Tech BlogThe Food and Drug Admisitration has introduced a proposal that would allow it to regulate smartphone and tablet apps that relate to health and medical needs. The FDA on Tuesday said it would seek "input on its proposed oversight approach for certain... -
NSAIDs following a heart attack greatly increase risk of a repeat heart attack, and death
Heart patients who used common pain relievers called NSAIDs even briefly are at much higher risk of having a repeat heart attack or of dying than those who stay away from the drugs, which include such widely used over-the-counter medications as...Tags: Headaches, Chemical Industry, Diseases and Illnesses, Advil (drug), Food and Drug Administration
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ADHD meds OK for kids' hearts, study says
Children taking stimulant medications to quell symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have a very low risk of suffering heart attack, stroke or sudden, unexplained death, and the probability that they will suffer such a crisis ...Tags: Pediatrics, ADHD, Chemical Industry, American Academy of Pediatrics, Food and Drug Administration
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Belly fat--not BMI--is a killer for patients with clogged arteries
For people with coronary artery disease, including those with a "normal, healthy" body-mass index (or BMI), having even a little flubber around the middle is a bad omen, increasing the risk of death as much as smoking a pack of cigarettes a day or...Tags: Body Mass Index, Weight, Melissa Healy, Heart Disease, Mayo Clinic
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Coffee studies should warm your heart
Looking for a reason to not give up your coffee habit? Here's one possibility: heart health.
Numerous studies in recent years have reported that drinking coffee may be good for the cardiovascular system and might even help prevent strokes. Just last...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Diseases and Illnesses, Potassium (dietary supplement), Medical Research, University of California, Los Angeles
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Deconstructing 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar': Excellent food choices, portion control needs work
Eric Carle's famous book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" has become a foot soldier (well, a many-footed soldier) in the war against child obesity.
The storybook character, beloved by parents and children since he emerged from an egg -- pop! -- on a...Tags: Diets and Dieting, Book, Healthy Diet, Ice Cream, American Academy of Pediatrics
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A Critical Choice
Steve Garelick of West Hills needed surgery to fix his leaking heart valve — and right away. It was already late February and the 54-year-old certified public accountant knew he couldn’t wait until after tax season, the busiest time of year...Tags: Cancer, Diseases and Illnesses, MRI (imaging), U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Preeclampsia
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Los Angeles Center for Women's Health
The Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health is proud to sponsor the 11th annual KJLH Women’s Forum taking place on Saturday, April 2, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This event is free to the public.
Join this...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Acupuncture, Human Body, Women's Health, Diseases and Illnesses
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Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital is a 408-bed tertiary-care facility offering some of the most comprehensive care in Los Angeles. Specializing in cardiac services, women’s services, orthopedics, oncology and ophthalmology, Good Samaritan Hospital offers...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Services, Medical Specialization, Health, Surgery
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