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Joao Havelange, 96, leaves hospital after 2 months
Former FIFA president Joao Havelange was released from the hospital on Monday, more than two months after being admitted with a serious infection on his right ankle. The Hospital Samaritano said in a statement that the 96-year-old Havelange recovered from the infection and his heart and lung conditions improved enough ...
FDA says Xarelto reduced deadly heart attacks
The Food and Drug Administration said Monday that a blood thinner from Johnson & Johnson appears to reduce life-threatening blood clots in high-risk patients, although it also increases the risk of internal bleeding. The FDA posted its review of J&J's Xarelto for the new use ahead of a public meeting ...
CDC: Half of overweight teens have heart risk
Half the nation's overweight teens have unhealthy blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar levels that put them at risk for future heart attacks and other cardiac problems, new federal research says. And an even larger proportion of obese adolescents have such a risk, according to the alarming new numbers. "What ...
Nurses save runner at Mount Clemens race
Two sisters who are registered nurses were at the right place at the right time when a 62-year-old Sterling Heights man suffered a heart attack while jogging in the 5K run at the Let's Move Festival of Races in Mount Clemens. Just before the 5K race ended recently, a runner ...
Antibiotic linked with rare but deadly heart risk
An antibiotic widely used for bronchitis and other common infections seems to increase chances for sudden deadly heart problems, a rare but surprising risk found in a 14-year study. Zithromax, or azithromycin, is more expensive than other antibiotics, but it's popular because it often can be taken for fewer days. ...
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