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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  New research from the Harvard School of Public Health links 180,000 deaths worldwide each year to sugary drinks.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A little more than 8 years ago, CNY Central reporter Jim Kenyon went public with his battle against heart disease.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Members of the St. Joseph's cardiology team came together for a "Mustache Bash" on Friday night, celebrating the culmination of a month-long fundraiser for Make-a-Wish.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  A new study says high blood pressure is on the rise among teens, and the cause probably won't surprise you.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  It's no joke:  laughing and having fun are good for you

Friday, February 24, 2012  Even if you think you're getting enough exercise, you can be throwing it all away when you sit down. New research finds sitting for too long every day puts you at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and even cancer.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. We all know the common signs of heart attacks, but did you know the signs are different for men and women?

Saturday, September 03, 2011  Study says it prevents stroke and cardio disease

Monday, March 14, 2011  Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse starts using a new $2.2 million remotely controlled computerized heart catheterization system this week. Upstate is now one of three hospitals in New York, outside of New York City, to use the Stereotaxis Remote Magnetic Navigation System.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Hearings start today on whether the drug Avandia should stay on the market.

Sunday, June 06, 2010  Rural Metro Medical Service supervisor says proper CPR techniques are vital to saving lives.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  Syracuse cardiologist's office endorses Medifast as way of fighting obesity

Friday, February 12, 2010  Former President Bill Clinton has left the Manhattan hospital where he underwent a heart procedure, a close friend said this morning.