News Beats features heart health news stories from around the world and handy library tips. In a world where new information overload is common, you need tools to focus your attention. We do the leg work so you can be relaxed and informed. Bookmark this page to keep your finger on the pulse of Library & Learning Resource Center developments and current cardiovascular news. 

From the Library . . .

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From the headlines . . .

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May 16, 2012
"Doubt Cast on the Good in 'Good' Cholesterol"
[HDL good holesterol may not cut heart risk]
www.nytimes.com/2012/05/17/health/research/hdl-good-cholesterol-found-not-to-cut-heart-risk.html 

May 9, 2012
"Hospital Can Perform Baby's Surgery That Parents Declined"
[Judge rules that doctors can perform heart surgery]
www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Hospital-can-perform-baby-s-surgery-that-parents-3547315.php 

May 7, 2012
"Screening Clinic Shows 'Huge Promise' for Hidden Heart Problems"
[A new clinic opens in London to screen young people for heart conditions]
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17983489  

May 3, 2012
"Aspirin is as Good as Warfarin for Most Heart Failure Patients"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17925581 

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Updated May 17, 2012