Enron Founder’s Death Linked to Heart Disease (HealthDay)Although stress undoubtedly contributed to Enron Corp. founder Kenneth Lay’s heart-attack death Wednesday, heart disease was the main culprit, according to the initial autopsy report.

Women’s Health Risks Rise Along With Weight (HealthDay)Another major study finds that the more obese a woman is, the greater her risk for coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, high blood pressure and death.

New Guide May Help Lower Blood Pressure (HealthDay)There are 65 million American adults with high blood pressure. If you’re one of them, you can lower your blood pressure by following the step-by-step dietary and physical activity advice offered in an updated guide from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI).

Shedding Light on Trans Fats in Foods (HealthDay)Donuts, muffins and frozen pizzas all had their cover blown on Jan. 1, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration mandated labeling of so-called "trans fats" in foods.

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