Scientists say high levels of an enzyme known as lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 increases a person's risk of developing heart disease as much as having high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Researchers say targeting this enzyme may give them a new weapon in the fight against heart disease.
Read moreAn important study suggests that aggressively treating cholesterol levels and blood pressure improves the cardiovascular health of... Read more »
I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type II in 1999. Prior to that date my blood pressure readings were averaging 147/91. In January of 2000 my... Read more »
Because hypertension or high blood pressure is one of the most common diseases that entails significant risk factors, it has proven to have... Read more »
I have written several articles pertaining to a new class of cholesterol controlling medicines called CETP (cholesterol ester transfer... Read more »
Much like heart attacks, strokes are due to a decreased blood flow through an artery. In a matter of seconds brain tissue begins to die if... Read more »
French researchers say high blood pressure and high cholesterol are associated with losses in mental abilities and memories in middle age. In their... Read more »
The obesity epidemic is ruining the environment. We all know that excess weight is bad for health, but the environment, too? Sure, you... Read more »
Antidepressants are often cited for their libido-lowering properties, but experts say other common medications could be equally to blame. Drugs for... Read more »
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Alzheimer's disease is the fifth leading cause of death in American adults age 65 and older. It affects as many as 5 million Americans and millions... Read more »
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Heart Attack SymptomsHeart attack symptoms can vary. They may come on suddenly and severely or may progress slowly, beginning with mild pain.... Read more »