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Irregular Heartbeat Risk Higher in Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Reason behind gender difference isn't clear, researchers say

Fructose Boosts Blood Pressure, Studies Find
Tests in mice and men link sugar to hypertension and say time of day may matter, too

Preventing Second Stroke May Stave Off Dementia
Not all agree, though, that biggest risk factor is the brain attack itself

Any Day OK for Heart Bypass Surgery
Timing has no effect on outcome, study finds

Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack
Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows

Angina Often Affects Quality of Life
New strategy for managing chest pain may be warranted, study suggests

Researchers Perfect the View of Heart Disease
CT technology could provide more detail at less cost, study suggests

’Soda Tax’ Wins Health Experts’ Support
Researchers cite a win-win for health care and obesity, but beverage industry balks at proposal

Air Pollution May Raise Blood Pressure
Inhaling microscopic particles could raise risk of heart disease, study finds

Implantable Defibrillators May Not Help Women With Heart Failure
Analysis of previous research found little benefit for female patients