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Test For Imminent Heart Attacks Currently, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the Western world, and in many countries, both women and men are equally susceptible. There is presently no routine way to screen people for heart attacks or heart cancer -they are usually only diagnosed after a visit to hospital. However, scientists have now identified an enzyme which may help predict that a heart attack is one the way. Neuroradiologists Treat Brain Stroke With New Kind of Stent Stroke is presently the third leading cause of death in the Western world, coming after the 'big two' of heart disease and cancer. Stroke can cause other health problems, from problems with speech to partial paralysis. One of the biggest risk factors for stroke is having already had a stroke. Some of these people that suffer from recurrent strokes can now be helped with a breakthrough device. Diabetes - The Silent Killer The word diabetes may only conjure up images of syringes, blood glucose monitors and jelly beans for you ... but for many in the medical profession it conjures up images of coffins and code reds. Why is diabetes known as the silent killer? Dairy Products Significantly Boosts the Risk of Parkinson's Disease in Men We have known for many years that diseases that are seemingly unrelated to the digestive system can be greatly affected by what we put in our mouths. The latest support for the link between diet and a whole host of diseases comes from a study which has found that dairy consumption is intimately linked to Parkinson's in men. The Cholesterol - Heart Disease Myth Anyone at risk of heart disease, or who has had a heart attack, needs to watch their cholesterol levels, right? Well, sort of. You may be confused by the reports of what cholesterol does to your arteries, veins, and precious heart ... we set the myths straight in this article. Keep Your Mind Active to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease You were probably not aware that, up there with heart disease and diabetes, Alzheimers is the third-leading cause of death among Americans. And there are some simple, and fun, things you can do to help slow Alzheimer's symptoms if you are in a risk category. Stem Cell Therapy: New Hope for the Failing Heart Treatment for the patients with heart failure and patients having damaged heart muscle from blockage of the coronary artery can be provided using angiogenic precursor cells created from the patient's own peripheral blood. This article explains how this can be carried out. Bangkok Travel Medicine - Beware of Potential Diseases It is advisable to contact a travel medicine doctor either before you begin your travel or after reaching the region. You must beware of potential diseases and be very cautious in avoiding any probable risk for disease. Heart Failure Is A Serious Problem All Over The World Contrary to common perception heart failure conveys that the pumping ability of your heart has decreased. It does not imply that your heart has failed to function. Heart failure occurs as a result of a weakening of the heart muscle. As this weakening continues to get worse, the heart struggles to pump enough blood around the body for the proper functioning of the organs and tissues.

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