May 2007
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More Women Surviving Heart Surgery -- 04/10/2007 (Reuters Health) - There has been a marked decline in early death after coronary artery bypass...

Cocoa, Not Tea, Calms Blood Pressure, Study Says -- 04/09/2007 (Reuters Health) - Some may see a cup of tea as soothing but chocolate is more likely to lower one's blood...

School cardiac arrest plans urged -- 04/02/2007 (USA Today) - All high schools and colleges should be more prepared to save the lives of athletes who have...

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