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Heart, Lung, Diabetes Risks of Air Pollution

Harvard School of Public Health researchers have discovered that older adults may be at increased risk of being hospitalized for lung and heart disease, stroke, and diabetes following Continue reading »

Heart Attack Risk of Cellular Aging

Every cell in the body has chromosomes with so-called telomeres, which are shortened over time and also through lifestyle choices such as smoking and obesity.

Researchers have long speculated that the shortening of telomeres increases the risk of heart attacks and early death.

Air Pollution Ups Heart Attack Risk

Short-term exposure (for up to 7 days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, is significantly associated with an increased risk of heart attack.

Smoke-Free Workplaces Save Lives

Mayo Clinic researchers have amassed evidence that secondhand smoke kills and smoke-free workplace laws save lives.

The study was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions meeting in Orlando.

Teeth Cleaning May Prevent Heart Attacks

Professional tooth scaling was associated with fewer heart attacks and strokes in a study from Taiwan presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2011.