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What Are Congenital Heart Defects?
The terms "congenital heart defect" and "congenital heart disease" are often used to mean the same thing, but "defect" is more accurate.
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Autopsy report shows Kidd Kraddick had two heart conditions
Jamie Aron
8/22/2013
A final autopsy report shows nationally syndicated DJ David Cradick, aka “Kidd Kraddick” died as the result of two
heart conditions
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National Institutes of Health’s budget cuts impacting research
Nancy Brown
9/16/2013
Rally for Medical Research Hill Day will urge Congress to invest in the National Institutes of Health.
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Elmore Leonard dies of stroke complications
American Heart Association
8/21/2013
Famed crime novelist Elmore Leonard, 87, died Tuesday at his home near Detroit from complications of a stroke
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Late season tomatoes, a tasty end of summer dish
Rebecca Mehta
9/16/2013
With summer coming to an end and fall starting to roll in, it seems like everyone with a garden is offering up extra vegetables they may have available.
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New coating may reduce blood clot risk inside stents
A new stent coating may someday eliminate a common side effect of the treatment.
Electromagnets guide heart device implantation, reduce radiation exposure
Electromagnetic tracking may be a safer, faster way to implant a heart pacing device.
Smoking: Do You Really Know the Risks?
Thinking about Quitting Smoking? Look at the Facts!
Get Moving: Easy Tips to Get Active!
Why? It's easy, it works and it pays!
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