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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: McMaster University

McMaster University stories: 2 news summaries

 Western Diet Hits  
 Heart Health Globally 

Meat, fat, salt increase heart risk 35%

Oct 21, 08 5:28 AM CDT
(Newser) - If you eat meat, fried foods, and salty snacks, you're at a significantly higher risk of heart attack regardless of where you live, according to a new Canadian study. The Western diet increases heart attack risk by 35%, while a diet rich in vegetables and fiber cuts that risk by... More »

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meat • heart attack • McMaster University • fruit and vegetables • fiber • western diet • fried food • salty snacks • Heart and Stroke Foundation

 Beta Blockers 'Killing Patients' 

Research uncovers dire effects of pre-surgery drug

May 13, 08 3:29 AM CDT
(Newser) - Beta blockers routinely given to patients before surgery do far more harm than good, with patients 35% more likely to die within a month than those given a dummy pill, according to a study reported in the Lancet.  While the blood pressure drugs did cut the number of heart... More »

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surgery • heart attack • stroke • American Heart Association • atrial fibrillation • beta blockers • McMaster University • catecholamine • AstraZeneca • Toprol XL • hyptertension • metoprolol

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