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| About Heart Disease and Stroke: Treatment, Risk Factors, Symptoms |
The National Heart Foundation (NHF), a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, was established in 1976 to fund research on and educate the public about heart disease and stroke. Since the program's inception, NHF has provided more than $6.4 million in grants to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of heart disease and stroke.
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| American Association for Respiratory Care |
AARC's mission is to advance the science, technology, ethics, and art of respiratory care through research and education for its members and to teach the general public about pulmonary health and disease prevention.
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| Ask NOAH About Heart Disease |
The Basics Clinical Trials Medication Rehabilitation Living with Heart Disease , Specific Procedures.
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| American Heart Association |
Everyday Choices for a Healthier Life Nearly two out of three deaths are from cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association have joined forces to help you make healthy changes to lower your risk of these killers. |
| BECEL |
Enjoy Heart Health Liviving
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| Blood Pressure Association |
Set up in October 2000 to raise awareness of high blood pressure and act as a forum for individuals affected by the condition, the BPA publishes a range of leaflets and booklets on high blood pressure and related issues. The Association is working for better detection, management and treatment of the condition.
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| British Heart Foundation |
Providing support and information to heart patients and their families through the British Heart Foundation nurses, rehabilitation programmes and support groups.
Educating the public and health professionals about heart disease, its prevention and treatment.
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| Bbc.co.uk - Health - The Heart Disease Guide - Homepage |
Coronary heart disease can affect anyone - men and women. In fact, there are some 270,000 heart attacks in the UK each year while around 2.1 million people have experienced angina, a chest pain which is the main symptom of coronary heart disease.
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| Canadian Heart Health Database Centre |
Provides technical support in the form of developing databases, their upkeep and analysis, to further Heart Health in Canada.
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| Choices 4 Health Network |
Is a collaborative effort of individuals and organizations interested in promoting heart health and cancer risk reduction in the Halton Region. This network educates and supports people in Halton in adopting the four healthy living choices to actively reduce their risk of heart disease and |
| Cardiac Care Network of Ontario |
An advisory body to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care dedicated to improving quality, efficiency, access and equity in the delivery of cardiac services in the Canadian province of Ontario.
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Health Topics A-Z > Heart Disease Cardiovascular health information and statistics from the nation's disease prevention agency.
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| Children's Heart Group |
Penn State Children's Heart Group is a team of experienced pediatric cardiovascular physicians, working together to provide the most advanced heart care for patients with congenital acquired heart disease from the smallest newborn, children, teenagers and adults with congenital heart defects.
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| Congenital Heart Disease on the Web |
A multimedia review of the radiologic characteristics for radiology residents. Increased Pulmonary Vascularity Without Cyanosis
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| Coronary Heart Disease |
The aim of the Department of Health (DH) is to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England. About us explains DH's work, structure and responsibilities.
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| Connection Between Gum Disease , Heart Disease , and Stroke |
Several theories exist to explain the link between periodontal disease and heart disease.
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| Congenital Heart Information Network |
C.H.I.N. is an international organization that provides reliable information, support services and resources to families of children with congenital heart defects and acquired heart disease, adults with congenital heart defects, and the professionals who work with them.
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| Depression and Heart Disease |
The National Institute of Mental Health conducts Strategic Planning for specific research areas as well as for the Institute as a whole. NIMH staff and experts, including the public, carry out this process of reviewing current research, and assessing areas of need and scientific opportunity.
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| Familydoctor.org Home |
Women are at risk for heart disease and heart attacks, just like men. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death among women over 65.
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| Health Check |
Smart Choices, Made Simple. The Health Check TM program has been designed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada to help you with your grocery shopping for wise food choices. To learn more about the Health Check TM program, visit the site.
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| HealthCentral |
All the latest details about HealthCentral.com's new.
First and foremost, HealthCentral is deeply committed to preserving your privacy.
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| Heart Failure Society of America |
The Heart Failure Society of America, Inc. (HFSA) represents the first organized effort by heart failure experts from the Americas to provide a forum for all those interested in heart function, heart failure, and congestive heart failure (CHF) research and patient care. |
| Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada |
We strive to be your most reliable source of heart disease and stroke information. We are also the largest non-commercial source of funds for heart disease and stroke research in the country.
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| Heart disease prevention |
In the UK, heart disease kills more people, both men and women, than any other disease. One British adult dies of heart disease every three minutes. information on keeping healthy
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| HeartPoint |
HeartPoint is primarily designed for people interested in heart disease in adults. Since we've come on line however, it's become apparent that there is also a great deal of interest in congenital heart disease, disorders that generally affect children.
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| Health Canada - Diseases & Conditions |
Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is the number one killer in Canada. It is also the most costly disease in Canada, putting the greatest burden on our national health care system.
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| Heart Disease : Information from WebMD |
Heart disease affects an estimated 62 million Americans, more than any other illness. Find in-depth information here about heart disease, its symptoms, treatments, and prevention. Plus, get nutritional tips and lifestyle support on our message boards. |
| Heart Foundation of South Africa |
A community based health organisation established to reduce the incidence of heart disease and stroke in the population of South Africa.
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| Heart Info- Heart News and Information. Plus Patient Guides about |
HeartInfo.org provides timely and trustworthy patient guides about heart attack, blood pressure, cholesterol, stroke, diet and more.
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| Aetna InteliHealth |
Harward Medical School. Consumer Health Information. Aetna InteliHealth's mission is to empower people with trusted solutions for healthier lives. We accomplish this by providing credible information from the most trusted sources, including Harvard Medical School and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
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| LionHeart |
The Arrow LionHeartT is the first fully implantable heart assist device. The Arrow LionHeartT is not an artificial heart. It is a "heart helper" or left ventricular assist system (LVAS) for patients suffering from severe heart failure who are not eligible for a natural heart transplant.
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| Medbroadcast |
Medbroadcast.com is built upon a commitment to the highest level of integrity and professionalism and respect for the health and confidentiality of our visitors.
Medbroadcast.com is a comprehensive, consumer-oriented online medical resource.
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| Medical Library |
Medem has created the nation's premier physician-patient communications network, designed to facilitate online access to information and care for more than 90,000 physicians, their practices and their patients, while saving patients time and money and helping physicians generate revenue.
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| MedlinePlus: Heart Diseases |
MedlinePlus has extensive information from the National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over 650 diseases and conditions.
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| National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute |
Heart disease is caused by narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart. Like any muscle, the heart needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients, which are carried to it by the blood in the coronary arteries.
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| National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
The principal website for the National Institutes of Health.
A-Z index of NIH health resources, clinical trials, health hotlines, MEDLINEplus, drug information.
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| National Cancer Institute |
Cancer information, including research programs and clinical trials.
Since the passage of the National Cancer Act over 30 years ago, our nation has made great progress in reducing the burden of cancer.
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| National Library of Medicine |
Information about medical topics from the National Library of Medicine's databases.
The Library collects materials and provides information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health care.
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| Nutrition, Health & Heart Disease ; Cause & Prevention |
This website looks at the food, supplement and prevention side of the picture. Nutrition in medicine is my long-term interest, not my job, so this site doesn't generate money or sell anything.
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| NHLBI, Facts About Coronary Heart Disease |
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the most common form of heart disease, the leading cause of death for Americans. About 12.6 million Americans suffer from CHD, which often results in a heart attack. This new Web health index gives you a quick and easy way to get complete and dependable information about heart , lung , and blood diseases and sleep disorders.
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| Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow |
Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow (NHT) is a coalition of 42 nursing and health care organizations working together to wage a communications campaign to attract people to the nursing profession. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador Heart Health Program |
A community-based prevention program aimed at improving health and reducing the rate of heart disease in the province. The program is jointly funded by Health Canada and the provincial Department of Health and Community Services. It started as a demonstration project and is now spreading successful activities throughout the province.
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| Peel Heart Health Network |
Is a partnership of organizations and individuals that share a common commitment to fighting heart disease in the Region of Peel.
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| The Changing Face of Heart Disease and Stroke in Canada 2000 |
Heart disease and stroke are major causes of illness, disability and death in Canada and they exact high personal, community and health care costs.
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| St. Paul's Hospital's Healthy Heart Program |
Is part of the Heart Centre at St.Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, and is affiliated with the University of British Columbia. It offers a comprehensive inter-disciplinary approach to the treatment and management of heart disease.
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| Singapore National Heart Association |
Formed by a group of medical professionals and lay persons to disseminate knowledge about the causes and prevention of heart diseases. The Association conducts regular public and professional education programmes on heart health, to inform and educate the public of the high risk of developing heart disease in an affluent society and to encourage and motivate everyone, to undertake preventive healthy lifestyle measures.
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| The History of Heart Disease |
Before 1900, very few people died of heart disease. Since then, heart disease has become the number one killer in the United States. The age of technology has made life easier and made people more prone to heart disease.
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| The American Dietetic Association |
With nearly 70,000 members, the American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
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| The Vegetarian Resource Group |
One of CSPI's major ways to educate the public is through our award-winning Nutrition Action Healthletter, the largest-circulation health newsletter in the country.
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| Theheart.org |
Theheart.org disseminates information on treating and preventing cardiovascular disorders. Education, Forum, Slide library.
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| Women & Cardiovascular Disease |
Cardiovascular disease claims more women's lives than the next seven causes of death combined nearly 500,000 women's lives a year.
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| Women Heart Disease , Coronary, Cardiac Health, Heart Attacks |
To improve the quality of life for the 8,000,000 American women living with heart disease, and to extend as far as possible their years of healthy life.
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| Why Lower Your Cholesterol Level? |
The Framingham Heart Study established that high blood cholesterol is a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD).
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| Women and Heart Disease |
Women & Heart Disease/Stroke |
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| Diseases and Conditions |
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| Enlarged Heart - Medical Illustration |
Nucleus Medical Art creates and/or licenses medical products including medical illustrations, medical animations, medical drawings, medical pictures, medical graphics, medical posters, anatomical models, and interactive presentations for use in publishing, pharmaceutical and medical device marketing, patient education, patient informed consent programs, hospital safety awareness, sales training, merchandising, and other uses. We do not provide medical advice. |
| Enlarged Heart Information |
Answers to your questions about enlarged hearts and more. Information you can trust: patient guides, the latest news, tips, tools, animations and newsletters. |
| Enlarged Heart and Other Concerns |
Information contained in "Ask the Experts" is for informational and educational purposes only. Such information is not intended to replace, and should not be interpreted or relied upon as, professional advice, whether medical or otherwise.
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| Heart attack information provided by Coreg |
What exactly is a heart attack? Your heart muscle requires a constant supply of oxygen-rich blood to nourish it and sustain its performance. A heart attack, also called myocardial infarction or MI , occurs when an area of the heart muscle is completely deprived of blood and the muscle tissue dies.
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| Heart problems - enlarged heart |
The heart is a muscular pump about the size of a clenched fist. An enlarged heart isn't a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem that is causing the heart to work harder than normal.
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| Heart Info-Cardiac Enlargement |
Cardiac enlargement refers to an increase in the size of the heart. There are two types of cardiac enlargement: hypertrophy and dilation. (A Patient Guide)
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| MayoClinic.com - Enlarged heart |
A medical term that ends in -megaly indicates abnormal enlargement of an organ. Cardiomegaly refers to enlargement of the heart.
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| Risk Factors for Heart Failure |
The causes of heart failure vary with age and family history. However, the causes have one thing in common - they somehow damage the heart muscle and it no longer pumps as well as it should. |
| Sutter Health Information |
Sutter Health is a network of doctors and not-for-profit hospitals throughout Northern California. Among our affiliated hospitals are some of the most respected providers of cardiac care in the nation. |
| Dr. Gabe Mirkin reports
on Heart Health |
Read or listen to dozens of reports on heart health, or listen live to Dr. Mirkin's daily call-in radio show. Heart Health Reports , Heart Health Reports |
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| Other Heart Disease Resources |
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| American Heart Association |
A national voluntary health agency whose mission it is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Extensive consumer information concerning heart disease, treatments, and heart health.
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| American College of Cardiology |
The American College of Cardiology recognizes the key role registered nurses, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants play in the care of any cardiovascular patient.
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| American College of Chest Physicians |
The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) is a medical specialty society of physicians, surgeons, allied health professionals, and individuals with PhD degrees who specialize in diseases of the chest: pulmonology, cardiology, cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery, hypertension, critical care medicine, and related disciplines.
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| American Health Assistance Foundation |
The American Health Assistance Foundation is a registered nonprofit charitable organization that has dedicated over 30 years to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases, and providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers.
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| Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation |
As the only organization in the country whose primary focus is pediatric cardiomyopathy, the Foundation takes a leadership position in broadening the understanding of the disease.
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| Learnaboutbypass.com |
Provides leading innovations in the field of cardiac surgery, offering a broad line of heart valve replacement and repair products plus anastomotic connector devices for coronary bypass surgery.
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| Mended Hearts, Inc. |
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national nonprofit organization affiliated with the American Heart Association, has been offering the gift of hope to heart disease patients, their families and caregivers for more than 50 years.
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| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center |
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders.
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| NOAH: New York Online Access to Health |
NOAH provides access to high quality consumer health information in English and Spanish. The NOAH volunteer editors do not write this information. Instead, librarians and health professionals in New York and beyond.
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| National Marfan Foundation |
The Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and development.
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| The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation |
Information from the SADS Foundation.
To identify those who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to cardiac arrhythmias, and thereby save the lives of children and young adults.
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| The Mended Hearts, Inc. |
An extended support group for heart patients, families, and caregivers. |
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| Diet, Nutrition and Exercise |
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| AHA Dietary Guidelines Revision 2000 |
Browse articles in Heart Disease & Stroke
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| Aging Well |
This website from the New York State Office for the Aging is "a health and wellness village for mature adults". Site includes information on diet, fitness and self care.
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| Cyber Diet |
At Cyberdiet, Succeeding at Weight Loss is what we do best! Weight loss is a journey, one that takes effort and commitment. Cyberdiet will give you all the tools you need to meet your wellness goals!
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| Delicious Decisions |
This American Heart Association (AHA) website has nutrition recommendations and guidelines, recipes, information about how to be a smart shopper, and tips for eating healthfully while dining out. You can also learn about the AHA "Step by Step" diet plans.
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| Food and Nutrition Information Center (FNIC) |
Consumer Corner Nutrition information for consumers, including food composition and healthy diets. The FNIC is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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| Garlic as a Treatment for High Cholesterol |
Drs. Lerner and Hulley mention only the null studies excluded, but most of the excluded studies favored garlic.
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| Healthy Eating Weight Loss Heart Disease and Stroke |
Heart disease and stroke are the #1 cause of death for Canadian men and women. Knowing the associated signs and risk factors can help save your own life, or the life of a loved one.
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| Justmove.org |
This American Heart Association fitness website lets you record your exercise goals in an exercise diary, keep up to date with the latest fitness news, evaluate your current fitness level, and search their national fitness database.
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| U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion |
This website has useful nutrition information. You can find the most current dietary guidelines for Americans, check the quality of your overall diet, review the Food Guide Pyramid for both adults and children, and learn how to prepare low-cost nutritious meals.
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| The National Women's Health Information Center |
Search by Health Topic > US Department of Health and Human Services website has information about women's health, including heart disease. This site also has Spanish-language articles.
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| Women and Cardiovascular Disease |
This American Heart Association website is for women who want to learn about heart disease and stroke. The site has information about specific heart conditions and support groups, personal stories from women whose lives have been touched by heart disease, and tips on how moms and kids can get heart healthy together.
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| WomenHeart |
Women & Heart Disease The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease website has statistics about women and heart disease and links to other websites about women and heart disease.
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| American Diabetes Association |
A nonprofit health organization dedicated to the prevention and cure of diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities.
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| Children with Diabetes |
The mission of Children with Diabetes is to promote understanding of the care and treatment of diabetes, especially in children; to increase awareness of the need for unrestricted diabetes care for children at school and daycare; to support families living with diabetes; and to promote understanding of research into a cure.
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| Diabetes.org.uk |
Diabetes UK is the leading charity working for people with diabetes. We fund research, campaign and help people to live with the condition. Information in Diferent Languages such as Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujrati, Chinese. Our mission is to improve the lives of people with diabetes and to work towards a future without diabetes.
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| Diabetic Medicine Home Page |
Diabetic Medicine is an information exchange on all aspects of diabetes mellitus and aims to publish reviews and original rticles in the fields of diabetes research and practice.
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| Diabetes Medication: Preventing Heart Disease |
People with diabetes are more likely to develop cardiovascular complications (that's problems with the heart and blood vessels). These are the most common long-term problems that develop in diabetes.
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| Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke - All About Diabetes |
Did you know that 2 out of 3 people with diabetes die from heart disease and stroke? Make the Link! Diabetes, Heart Disease and Stroke is an initiative of the American Diabetes Association and the American College of Cardiology, aimed at increasing awareness of the link between diabetes and heart disease.
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| European Association for the Study of Diabetes |
The aims of the Association are to encourage and support research in the field of diabetes, the rapid diffusion of acquired knowledge and to facilitate its application.
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FreeStyle Monitor |
FreeStyle Flash is the latest in a line of innovative FreeStyle products for people with diabetes, following the FreeStyle Blood Glucose Monitoring System and the FreeStyle Tracker Diabetes Management System, which are exceptional because of the TheraSense test strip technology that they incorporate.
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| International Diabetes Federation |
The International Diabetes Federation is the only global advocate for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. We are a non-governmental organization in official relations with the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization. Our mission is to work with our member associations to enhance the lives of people with diabetes.
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| National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases |
Diabetes information from this agency of the National Institutes of Health. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). We conduct and support biomedical research, disseminating research findings and health information to the public.
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| Nephron Information Center |
A comprehensive guide to kidney function and disease that also includes FAQs and links.
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| The Diabetic Newsletter - Get Your FREE Issue Today! |
The Diabetic Newsletter is widely regarded as one of the best diabetes-related newsletters available online. Sent every other Monday since 1999, each issue features diabetic-friendly recipes, articles, news about treatments, therapy and medications, diabetes and health trivia, and useful information relating to cooking, health and diabetes.
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| WebMD-Diabetes Condition Center |
Diabetes affects an estimated 18.2 million Americans, and the number rises each year. Find in-depth information here about diabetes prevention, diet, treatments, and research. Plus, find daily support and nutritional tips in our online message boards.
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