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Health Care Spending in U.S. Grew at Lowest Rate in a Decade
But consumers are still paying more for out-of-pocket expenses, reports say

Viagra May Shield Heart From Blood Pressure Damage
Sildenafil appears to delay dangerous heart muscle expansion in mice

When the Heart Stops Beating
Survivors tell their stories of sudden cardiac arrest

Dubious Drugs, Tainted Foods Top 2008’s Health Stories
But deaths from heart disease, cancer show encouraging drop

Gene Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered
Variant seems to help regulate amount of sodium in the body

Guide on Blood Thinner Now Available in Spanish
Brochure may help spread the word about warfarin's possible complications

Fish Oil’s Benefits Remain Elusive
Review finds it may cut cardiac mortality but not help those with heart rhythm problems

Genes Seem to Affect Tissues Differently
Finding may help unravel how diseases form

Proper Sleep May Help Clear Arteries
Getting an extra hour's slumber was equal to a nearly 17-point drop in blood pressure, study found

Even a Little Overweight, Inactivity Hurts the Heart
Large study finds increased risk of heart failure