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  1. Health & Medicine

    Protein may predict heart problems

    Low blood concentrations of a protein called adiponectin may signal risk of heart disease.

    By Nathan Seppa
  2. Health & Medicine

    Defibrillator access pays dividends

    Ready access to a heart defibrillator can boost the survival chances of someone who suffers a cardiac arrest.

    By Nathan Seppa
  3. Health & Medicine

    Weight-loss compound may cause arrhythmia

    The weight-loss supplement Metabolife 356 causes subtle changes in heartbeat in test subjects.

    By Nathan Seppa
  4. Health & Medicine

    Greek diet reduces inflammatory proteins

    People on a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil and fresh fruits have lower blood concentrations of several inflammatory proteins linked to atherosclerosis.