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How to distinguish between holiday heartburn and heart attack
Feasting on a high-fat, carbohydrate-filled meal followed by a generous slice of pumpkin pie on a holiday often triggers a burning sensation in the chest. This temporary feeling is mostly dismissed as heartburn, however, according to scientists, it might be a heart attack. ANI

Snoring may stunt kids growth
A new study from Yeshiva University has found that snoring and other nighttime breathing problems may delay growth in kids. ANI

Sharing a bed with a baby does not raise cot death risk
Researchers have found that sharing a bed with an infant doesnt elevate the risk of cot death. ANI

Health News for August 11, 2007

Tantalizing clues on how persistent acid reflux could turn cancerous uncovered
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Dallas Veterans Affairs Medical Center have uncovered tantalizing clues on how typical acid reflux can turn potentially cancerous. ANI

Why diabetics are doubly prone to heart disease
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have linked abnormal fat metabolism to increased risk of heart disease in diabetics. ANI

Britney Spears new green-eyed look
It seems Britney Spears is leaving no-stone unturned to look hot these days, for apart from her daily swap of hues, the normally brown-eyed singer was spotted in a pair of emerald green lenses for a video shoot. ANI

High BP-low energy combo likely recipe for heart failure
A new study has found that heart failure in hypertensive or high blood pressure patients might be a result of impaired energy production in heart muscle. ANI

Green tea may help protect against cancer
A new study has found that green tea may help protect against cancer. ANI

Genetic makeup behind desire to consume alcohol and tobacco
A cohort study of 120 families has found evidence that genomic factors play an important role in triggering the desire to consume alcohol and tobacco in people. ANI