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Anemia Drugs May Cause Deadly Blood Clots
Study raises more concerns about common treatment for chemo patients

Common Infections May Contribute to Strokes
But researchers not exactly sure how pathogens raise risk of brain attack

Will New Anemia Drug Top Current Treatments?
Designed for a rare condition, it might have a wider application, experts say

Anemia Drug May Raise Stroke Risk in Kidney Patients
Use of Aranesp should be reserved for the most seriously ill, experts say

Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Drinking more than two sweetened sodas a day boosts risk of hypertension, study finds

Stroke Centers May Offer Best Shot at Recovery
Specialty facilities are more apt to give needed treatment, and faster, study finds

Migraine With Aura Can Double Stroke Risk
Young women who smoke and use birth control pills are most susceptible, researchers say

Sleep Apnea Episodes May Trigger Irregular Heartbeat
Study found 18-fold higher incidence of atrial fibrillation, other arrhythmias

Where You Put on Pounds May Influence Clot Risk
Big hips in women, wide waists in men spell trouble, study finds

Genes May Link Hip Fractures and Heart Disease
Risks for breaks rise if a brother or sister has heart failure or stroke, study finds