Heart Care For You: Nuts for Heart Health: But Will They Make You Fat?

		Nuts for Heart Health: But Will They Make You Fat? Dr. Bill Davis talks about the health benefits of raw nuts - and the cultural myths that surround them. Read on to find out which nuts are best for your heart. Read more>

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Brushing your teeth may help your heart Researchers say people who have bleeding gums from poor dental hygiene and not brushing their teeth regularly could be increasing their risk of heart disease. Read more>

Going off statins after heart attack risky: study Patients who stop taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after suffering a heart attack are at twice the risk of dying during the following year compared with patients who have never used statins, new research findings suggest. Read more>

New way to protect against heart damage explored An enzyme that helps the body break down alcohol also works to limit damage during a heart attack, and an experimental drug can crank up this protective role, scientists said on Thursday. Read more>

Allergy tests useful before implanting devices Patients with an allergy to metal, often first revealed when wearing certain jewelry, are also at risk for reactions to implanted medical devices made of metal, such as pacemakers and orthopedic prostheses. Read more>

FDA lists drugs under safety review The current list contains adverse reports on 20 medications, including Dilantin, Cymbalta, Humira, OxyContin, Seroquel, and Tysabri. Read more>

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	The Nuts and Bolts of Cholesterol Quiz Need to brush up on your cholesterol knowledge before your next doctor's visit? Take Expert Lisa's quiz and learn the basics in understanding cholesterol.