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POSTED August 11, 2011 - 11:47 | POSTED BY Jyoti Pal

Smoking poses higher health risks in women than men -- study

Though smoking is bad for all, the habit makes the fairer sex more vulnerable to heart ailments, researchers say.

According to the findings of a new study, women smokers run a 25 percent higher risk of developing coronary heart disease than their male counterparts who smoke.

Moreover, even with smoking fewer cigarettes a day than men, women smokers run a greater risk of developing coronary heart disease, the findings of the study revealed.

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POSTED March 17, 2010 - 12:08 | POSTED BY Kangna Agarwal

Abdominal CT scans may detect heart disease risk

According to the results of a novel research, presence of plaque on an abdominal CT scan may be a strong indicator of an elevated risk of obstructive coronary heart disease and mortality.

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Coronary heart disease refers to the failure of adequate blood circulation to the cardiac muscle and the surrounding tissue.

Symptoms of the condition include chest heaviness, fatigue, chest pain, and angina (lack of blood and oxygen supply).

According to experts, lifestyle changes, proper diet and exercise, and weight control could help in preventing the condition.

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