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• Cholesterol Plays Role in Heart Failure Risk

  Pumping ability reduced in those with undesirable blood levels, analysis shows

• Moderate Drinking Guards the Heart

  But protective effect can wear off at higher levels in men, study finds

• Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk

  Increased cholesterol levels worry researchers

• Niacin Adds No Benefit for Statin Patients: Study

  Taking the B vitamin didn't reverse or stall carotid artery disease

• Cholesterol Measurements May Be Made Easier

  Testing of vascular risk can be simplified, researchers say

• Fasting on Alternate Days May Make Dieting Easier

  Heart health could also benefit from this plan, researchers find

• Heart Disease Gender Gap Narrows

  Middle-aged women have more heart attacks than in past, but are more likely to survive, studies show

• Side Effects in Statin Users Linked to Gene Mutation

  Finding may help tailor treatments to keep patients from stopping meds, researcher says

• Drug Combo May Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes

  'Inexpensive, well-proven medications' could have huge impact, expert says

• Ex-NFL Players Hold Their Own Health-Wise

  Former pros have lower risk of heart disease, suggesting early fitness pays off, researcher says

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