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May 7, 2008
Women Who Quit Smoking Lower Heart Risks Quickly
Study saw significant declines in several death risks within 5
years of stopping
-
Obesity-Related Inflammation Boosts Heart Risks
Blood chemicals in overweight participants were key predictors of
organ failure, study says
-
Brittle bones linked to heart disease
Among people checked out because of chest pain, the likelihood that
the pain is due to obstructed coronary arteries is greater for
those with low bone mineral density (BMD) than those with normal
BMD, researcher report.
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May 6, 2008
Anti-Clotting Drug as Good as Aspirin at Stopping Second Stroke
Cilostazol also resulted in fewer brain bleeds than aspirin, study
finds
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High-fat, low-carb diet helps kids with epilepsy
The results of a study provide strong evidence that a diet high in
fat and low in carbohydrates -- a so-called "ketogenic diet" -- can
help control seizures in children with stubborn epilepsy that does
not respond well to drug therapy.
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Future of lucrative cholesterol drugs murky
Doctors are waiting for new preventive heart medicines beyond
popular statin therapies, but a tough regulatory climate and fierce
debate over the effectiveness of some newer drugs has clouded the
future of cholesterol treatments.
-
May 3, 2008
HDL cholesterol linked with improved leg control
Higher blood levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol (HDL-C) correlate
with better functional performance of the leg in older,
non-disabled individuals, according to a report in the April issue
of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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April 30, 2008
Food crisis unlikely to cause famine soon: U.N.
Global food shortages and higher prices are more likely to cause
malnutrition than outright famine, at least in the near term, the
coordinator of a new United Nations task force said on Wednesday.
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April 29, 2008
Poor diet undermines health of northern Afghans
Lunch at Gada Mohammed's single-room mud-brick house in
Afghanistan's far north is the same as most other meals: dry bread
washed down with tea.
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Biomarkers prognostic in heart failure patients
Lower vitamin D levels and higher C-reactive protein levels are
associated with poor aerobic capacity and greater frailty in
elderly patients with heart failure, according to findings
published in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society.
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April 26, 2008
Gender difference in heart risks starts early
The lower risk of heart disease enjoyed by women compared to that
for men is already evident in the teenage years, a new study shows.
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Study highlights heart disease risk in India
India, expected to account for 60 percent of the world's heart
disease cases by 2010, could prevent many deaths by ensuring the
poor get better access to treatment, Indian and Canadian
researchers said on Friday.
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April 25, 2008
New Heart Disease Markers Discovered
Genes associated with elevated CRP levels play role in metabolic
syndrome, studies say
-
April 22, 2008
Cholesterol drugs destroy esophageal cancer cells
Drugs that are commonly used to lower cholesterol can block the
proliferation and promote the destruction of esophageal cancer
cells in the laboratory, according to a report in the American
Journal of Gastroenterology by UK researchers.
-
World map of metabolism finds blood pressure clues
Researchers creating a map of human metabolism around the world
have found compounds in urine that point to some surprising
differences affecting blood pressure, based not on genes but on
what people eat and their gut bacteria.
-
Heart Disease Risks Hit Boys in Teens
Girls protected by hormones during adolescence, study suggests
-
April 19, 2008
Newer OCs may boost levels of heart-risk protein
In young, healthy, normal-weight women, use of newer
"third-generation" oral contraceptive pills may raise levels of an
inflammatory protein linked to heart disease known as C-reactive
protein, or CRP -- potentially placing these women at higher risk
for blood clots and heart disease, researchers report.
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April 18, 2008
Mid-life high cholesterol raises Alzheimer's risk
High cholesterol levels in your 40s may raise the chance of
developing Alzheimer's disease decades later, according to a study
underscoring the importance of health factors in middle age on risk
for the brain ailment.
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Skin Test Spots Heart Risks in Healthy People
No blood sample required with noninvasive cholesterol test, study
shows
-
April 17, 2008
Timing of HRT May Influence Heart Risks
Study found women with risk factors who took it early in menopause
did not have diminished vessel function
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Health Tip: If You Have High Cholesterol
Suggested questions to ask your doctor
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Smoking, Drinking, Cholesterol May Be Alzheimer's Risk Factors
Behaviors in midlife can have an impact decades later, studies
suggest
-
April 12, 2008
Trans-fats linked to breast cancer risk in study
Trans-fats, which are being phased out of food because they clog
arteries, may raise the risk of getting breast cancer, European
researchers reported on Friday.
-
U.S. lawmakers cite unusual finding from Vytorin
probe
Two top Democrats investigating why Schering-Plough Corp and Merck
& Co's delayed the release of data on their cholesterol drug
Vytorin said their probe has uncovered "some unusual circumstances"
and is far from over, according to a letter released on Friday.
-
April 11, 2008
High cholesterol may boost survival in ALS
Elevated lipid levels (also called hyperlipidemia) appear to
significantly impact survival in patients with ALS, or amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis, French researchers have found.
-
Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs
Toxic byproduct of plaque formation wreaks havoc on heart, lungs
and liver, study suggests
-
Egg Consumption Poses Risks for Diabetic Men: Study
Study of doctors shows 7 eggs a week raise risk of dying
-
April 10, 2008
Drug regime reverses heart disease in diabetics
Aggressive use of drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure
helped reverse heart disease in people with diabetes, U.S.
researchers said on Tuesday.
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April 6, 2008
Blood protein linked to heart disease
As levels of lipoprotein(a), a compound that carries fats in the
blood, increase, so does the risk of heart disease, researchers
report in the Archives of Internal Medicine.
-
April 1, 2008
Diabetics Face Doubled Risk of Heart Attack
Danger level same as non-diabetics who already have had a heart
attack, study says
-
Diabetes Drug Slows Clogging of Arteries
Actos better at fighting plaque build-up than older medication,
study finds
-
March 31, 2008
Cholesterol Drug Controversy Continues
Doctors debate worth of lipid-lowering agent that combines 2
medications
-
March 29, 2008
Premature Delivery Linked to High Cholesterol in Moms Later
Finding may explain reasons for higher risk of heart disease in
these mothers
-
March 27, 2008
Calcium Scans Help Predict Coronary Risk
But the cost of such tests is a potential stumbling block, experts
say
-
March 22, 2008
Lack of Sleep Hurts Women's Hearts Most
Creates more stress, biomarkers for diabetes, heart disease than in
males
-
March 20, 2008
Gene Variants Can Predict Threat of Heart Disease
Cholesterol-associated variants increase risk and may be early
indication, study shows
-
March 14, 2008
Heart Risk Can Be Predicted Without Lab Tests
Finding might help spot high-risk cases in developing countries
-
March 11, 2008
Magnesium May Lower Risk for Some Strokes in Male Smokers
Study suggests eating foods such as whole grains cuts risk of
cerebral infarction
-
February 29, 2008
Cholesterol-Lowering Statins Tied to Tendon Woes
But these side effects are rare and benefits still outweigh risks,
experts say
-
February 27, 2008
Statins may cut pneumonia deaths: study
Statin drugs used to lower cholesterol levels and, to a lesser
extent, ACE inhibitors used to lower blood pressure, may reduce
mortality in older adults who are hospitalized for pneumonia,
research suggests.
-
Overweight Hispanic Kids Show Early Markers for Diabetes
Blood vessel damage sets stage for insulin resistance, heart
disease, study finds
-
February 26, 2008
Total cholesterol tied to risk of plaque rupture
In individuals without symptoms who have thickened walls of the
carotid arteries, two major arteries located on each side of the
neck that provide blood and oxygen to the brain, the total blood
levels of cholesterol are strongly associated with the presence a
lipid, or fat-based," core within plaque, which have a
vulnerability to rupture, researchers report.
-
February 25, 2008
Vitamin E use may raise tuberculosis risk in heavy
smokers
The use of vitamin E supplements appears to increase the risk of
tuberculosis in some middle-aged smokers, according to a study in
the British Journal of Nutrition.
-
February 22, 2008
Low cholesterol linked to stomach cancer risk
People with very low cholesterol levels seem to be at increased
risk of developing stomach cancer, Japanese researchers report.
-
February 20, 2008
Mammograms Might Spot Stroke Risk
Calcifications in breast arteries upped chances of cardiovascular
trouble, study finds
-
Cognitive Impairment Declining in Older Adults
Education, wealth play big part in downward trend, study suggests
-
Middle-Aged Women Gaining Weight, Raising Their Stroke Risk
Study finds both went up simultaneously in recent decades
-
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Ease Irregular Heartbeat
Statins effective against atrial fibrillation, analysis shows
-
Free Drugs After Heart Attack Would Save Money, Lengthen Lives
More patients would take recommended medications, study says
-
February 18, 2008
Single pill helps controls BP, cholesterol
In African-Americans with poorly controlled high blood pressure
(hypertension) and high cholesterol, treatment with a single pill
containing a blood pressure-lowering drug and a
cholesterol-lowering drug may prove particularly useful,
researchers say.
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February 15, 2008
Many snack foods have gone 'trans-fat free'
Many snack foods and spreads on the market are now free of
artery-clogging trans fat, but consumers still need to be savvy
label-readers, according to researchers.
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Genes that conquered cold blamed for fat
Genes that helped early humans adapt to cold climates may be
driving metabolism-related diseases such as obesity or diabetes in
many countries, U.S. researchers said on Thursday.
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US lawmakers examine Web postings in Vytorin probe
Anonymous messages posted on a Web site raise questions about the
handling of data on a Merck & Co Inc and Schering-Plough Corp
cholesterol drug, two U.S. House of Representatives Democrats said
on Monday.
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Triglycerides Linked to Coronary Disease Risk
Should be considered along with LDL cholesterol in prevention
efforts, study indicates
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February 12, 2008
Attention to heart health good for the brain
A recent survey found that two out of three African Americans worry
about developing heart disease and two out of five are concerned
about developing Alzheimer's disease, yet only one in 20 are aware
that heart health is linked to brain health.
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February 11, 2008
Most With High Blood Pressure Don't Follow Recommended Diet
Those who could benefit most have the poorest eating habits
-
February 7, 2008
Intimate partner violence takes a toll on health
New research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
shows that the prevalence of chronic health conditions is increased
among victims of intimate partner violence.
-
Sucking Out Clot Debris Helps Heart Attack Patients
Dutch study found vacuuming clogged vessels before angioplasty
improved outcomes
-
February 6, 2008
Intensive intervention benefits type 2 diabetics
Among high-risk type 2 diabetics, an intensive intervention with
multiple drug combinations and behavioral modification has
sustained benefits, a Danish study shows.
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Death Rates From Cardiovascular Causes Vary Widely Across Europe
Differences were found between and within countries, researcher
notes
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February 5, 2008
First 90 Days After Stopping Plavix Most Dangerous
Study finds highest risk of adverse events for heart patients is in
early period
-
Drug-Coated Stents Better Than Bare-Metal Ones in Complex Cases
Survival advantage found in 'off-label' uses, report suggests
-
February 4, 2008
Very high 'good' cholesterol might be bad
Although HDL cholesterol is typically thought of as 'good'
cholesterol, a new of data from a large study suggests that at very
high levels, it may actually increase the risk of coronary artery
disease.
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January 31, 2008
CORRECTION: Antioxidants show little anti-cancer
benefit
Taking antioxidant supplements won't reduce cancer risk, according
to a new analysis of a dozen studies including more than 100,000
patients. In fact, the researchers found, smokers who take beta
carotene supplements could be increasing their risk of
smoking-related cancer and death.
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January 30, 2008
Merck says "media hype" overlooks Vytorin value
The chief executive of Merck & Co on Wednesday said negative
media coverage of a clinical trial of the company's blockbuster
Vytorin cholesterol drug has unfairly overlooked benefits of the
medicine.
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Antioxidants more likely to raise cancer risk
Taking antioxidant supplements won't reduce cancer risk, according
to a new analysis of a dozen studies including more than 100,000
patients. In fact, the researchers found, smokers who take beta
carotene supplements could be increasing their risk of
smoking-related cancer and death.
-
Exercise reverses weight gain from antipsychotics
In patients who take antipsychotic medication, a supervised
exercise program significantly reduces weight and improves
cholesterol levels, a Canadian research team has found.
-
High-protein diet linked with sustained weight
loss
Middle-aged women who followed a high-protein diet compared with
those who followed a low-protein diet lost more weight over a
1-year study period, according to researchers from Australia.
-
January 29, 2008
Stents Slightly Better Than Bypass for Blocked Left Coronary Artery
But experts question results of small Polish study
-
SARS enters host cells via "fatty rafts": study
The SARS virus, which spread to many countries around the world in
2003 killing about 800 people, invades its victims using "fatty
rafts" on the cell membrane, Chinese scientists have found.
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January 28, 2008
U.S. dietary guides criticized for potential harm
Some researchers are questioning whether national guidelines
advising Americans to eat a low-fat diet have had the unintended
consequence of feeding the current obesity epidemic.
-
NY subpoenas Merck, Schering-Plough over Vytorin
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has subpoenaed Merck &
Co and Schering-Plough Corp for documents and information to see
whether the companies hid the results of a study on their
cholesterol drug Vytorin.
-
January 25, 2008
FDA Will Wait for Trial Results on Vytorin
Early findings saw no medical benefit; heart expert calls it
'second-line' medication
-
U.S. FDA says it's reviewing Vytorin cholesterol
drug
Regulators said Friday they would review whether to take action
over Merck & Co Inc's and Schering-Plough Corp's popular
cholesterol medicine Vytorin after a study showed it was no better
than a generic drug in preventing the build-up of fatty plaque.
-
January 25, 2008
Heavy drinking in youth tied to heart risks later
People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of
developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and
stroke, new research suggests.
-
January 24, 2008
Statins not seen linked to breast cancer risk
Taking a statin drug does not seem to increase or decrease the
likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer, according to a
study published in the medical journal Cancer.
-
January 24, 2008
Moving target: Vytorin raises new questions
A disappointing study of the heart drug Vytorin has led some
doctors to reconsider what makes statin drugs so effective at
fighting heart disease.
-
January 23, 2008
Surgery Better Than Stents for Multiple Blockages
Fewer deaths, heart attacks found in 18-month study
-
Peripheral Arterial Disease Costlier to Treat Than Heart Trouble
Prolonged recovery, potential for repeat treatments to blame, study
finds
-
January 23, 2008
Study gives scientific weight to high-protein diet
New research suggests that high-protein foods may be better at
curbing a key "hunger hormone" than either fats or carbohydrates.
-
January 22, 2008
Meat, diet soda linked to heart disease - US study
People who eat two or more servings of red meat a day are much more
likely to develop conditions leading to heart disease and diabetes,
U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.
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Low vitamin E tied to physical decline in elderly
Older adults with low levels of vitamin E are likely to see a
steeper deterioration in physical function over a 3-year period
than those with higher vitamin E levels, a study shows.
-
U.S. Deaths Down From Heart Disease, Stroke
But childhood obesity epidemic could undo gains, heart association
says
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Vytorin controversy confuses patients, doctors
Shortly after news reports saying the popular cholesterol drug
Vytorin had missed the mark in a long-awaited study, calls and
e-mails started pouring in to doctors in the United States.
-
FDA approves generic Pravachol 80mg tablets
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd said U.S. health regulators
granted final approval for its generic equivalent of Bristol-Myers
Squibb Co's cholesterol treatment Pravachol 80 mg tablets.
-
January 17, 2008
Undernutrition behind one third of child deaths
Undernutrition causes more than one third of child deaths
worldwide, but simple programs like promoting breast-feeding and
providing supplements could keep some of those children alive,
experts said on Thursday.
-
Cholesterol drugs don't protect against
Alzheimer's
The cholesterol-lowering benefits of statin drugs, such as Zocor
and Mevacor, do not prevent Alzheimer's disease or slow the
cognitive decline in the elderly, new research suggests.
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January 16, 2008
Diabetes plus Alzheimer's gene ups dementia risk
Among individuals who carry the gene mutation associated with an
increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, the risk of dementia is
increased for those who also have diabetes, according to a study
reported in the Archives of Neurology.
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Antioxidant vitamins may reduce cataract risk
People who eat lots of yellow or dark leafy vegetables, as well as
foods rich in vitamin E, may be reducing their risk of developing
cataracts, according to new research published in the Archives of
Ophthalmology.
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Don't panic over heart drug news: US cardiologists
News that the popular cholesterol drug Vytorin does not appear to
protect arteries, and may actually worsen clogging, should not
cause patients to panic, the American College of Cardiology said on
Tuesday.
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January 15, 2008
Cooking oil switch produces modest weight loss
Switching to a different type of cooking oil could help people pare
off a pound or two, according to new research from Japan.
-
Cholesterol Drug Zetia Doesn't Cut Heart Attack Risk: Study
Results might also pertain to Vytorin, which contains Zetia,
experts say
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Low-carb diet may be beneficial in type 2 diabetes
Restricted-carbohydrate diets seem to improve blood sugar control
and reduce harmful triglyceride levels in adults with type 2
diabetes, but it is unclear whether these diets aid in weight
control or weight loss, new research suggests.
-
January 14, 2008
Target's Archer Farms brand goes trans-fat free
Target Corp is cutting out trans fats in its Archer Farms private
label foods, the company said on Friday, joining a trend by food
companies to remove the artery-clogging fat that has been part of
foods such as chips and cakes.
-
January 13, 2008
Seven New Cholesterol Genes Discovered
Study finds only those that regulate LDL levels influence heart
disease risk
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January 11, 2008
Heart risk factor control worse in diabetic women
Deaths from cardiovascular disease are declining among men with
diabetes, but not women, and poorer control of blood pressure and
cholesterol levels may be to blame, a new study suggests.
-
January 11, 2008
Statin Therapy Helps Diabetic Patients
British study finds cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce risk of major
vascular events
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Statins seen beneficial for nearly all diabetics
Statins -- the best-selling class of cholesterol-fighting drugs --
should be considered as standard therapy for all diabetics, apart
from children and pregnant women, researchers said on Friday.
-
Genetic link to high cholesterol found
A British team has found a new genetic link with high cholesterol
and said the finding could lead to better screening and new drugs
for the condition, which raises the risk of heart disease.
-
January 10, 2008
Diet affects older men's weight training success
Getting enough protein and moderate amounts of fat from food may
help older men's muscles respond better to weight training, a study
suggests.
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Gene mutation plus stroke increase dementia risk
Patients who have experienced a stroke and who are also carriers of
APOE4, the gene mutation associated with an increase risk of
Alzheimer's disease, have a greater risk of dementia compared with
individuals with just one - or none -- of these factors, according
to a report in the medical journal Neurology.
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Anti-cholesterol drugs may reduce cancer risk
In a large study of U.S. veterans, the use of a commonly prescribed
class cholesterol-lowering drugs called "statins," which include
drugs such as Lipitor, reduced the cancer rate by about 25 percent.
-
Lipitor doesn't improve bone health after
menopause
When administered at doses that lower lipid levels, atorvastatin,
sold in the U.S. under the trade name Lipitor, appears to have no
effect on bone mineral density or bone metabolism in postmenopausal
women, according to researchers.
-
January 8, 2008
Cinnamon does not control blood sugar or fat
levels
Cinnamon does not appear to have any impact on blood sugar or
cholesterol levels in people with diabetes, Connecticut-based
researchers report in the journal Diabetes Care.
-
More sun is healthy, despite skin cancer risk
A little more sunshine might help you live longer, according to new
study findings suggesting that for some people health benefits from
the sun outweigh the risk of skin cancer.
-
January 1, 2008
Testosterone does not improve function in older
men
Although use of testosterone supplements may increase lean body
mass and reduce fat mass in older men, it does not improve
functional mobility or mental ability, according to a report in the
Journal of the American Medical Association for January 2.
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Testosterone patch has benefits in aging men:
study
Treatment with testosterone can help curb the gain in abdominal fat
as well as the loss of skeletal muscle seen in non-obese aging men,
according to a new study.
-
December 28, 2007
Fish oil capsules pack same omega-3 punch as fish
Fish oil capsules and fatty fish do an equally good job of
enriching the blood and other body tissues with healthy omega-3
fatty acids, new findings suggest.
-
December 27, 2007
Statins slow lung function decline in smokers
Taking a "statin" drug to keep cholesterol levels down may have
another benefit for smokers and former smokers: the drugs
apparently slow the annual decline in respiratory function.
-
Statins may reduce risk of sudden cardiac death
Results of a new study indicate that the so-called statin drugs
used to lower cholesterol levels also help prevent chaotic heart
beats that can lead to sudden cardiac death.
-
December 26, 2007
Blood fats raise risk of large artery stroke
People with high triglycerides and non-HDL cholesterol, which is
neither the "good" nor the "bad" cholesterol, are at increased risk
for a certain type of stroke called large artery atherosclerotic
stroke, new research shows.
-
December 24, 2007
Cholesterol, inflammation tied to preterm birth
High cholesterol and inflammation during pregnancy may increase a
woman's odds of premature delivery, a study suggests.
-
December 20, 2007
U.S. kids get too little dairy, too much milk fat
Many American children aren't eating enough dairy products and most
of the dairy foods they do consume are high in fat, an analysis of
US nutritional data shows.
-
December 18, 2007
Moderate Exercise Cuts Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Just a 30-minute walk most days reduces threat, even without diet
changes, study finds
-
December 15, 2007
US panel rejects Merck over-the-counter statin bid
A U.S. advisory panel urged the government on Thursday to reject
Merck & Co Inc's latest bid to sell a cholesterol-lowering drug
without a prescription.
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UK food body urges voluntary code on trans fats
Britain should not ban artery-clogging trans fats as voluntary
measures are working, a food safety body said on Thursday.
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Merck pushes for over-the-counter statin in US
Making a cholesterol drug available over the counter could give
millions of Americans a new option to reduce the risk of heart
disease and provide a major public health benefit, drugmaker Merck
& Co Inc argued to a U.S. advisory panel on Thursday.
-
December 14, 2007
FDA Advisers Reject Over-the-Counter Statin
They cite concerns that consumers wouldn't use the
cholesterol-lowering drug Mevacor safely
-
Report Finds 'Widespread Steroid Use in Baseball'
The banned drugs can cause dangerous side effects, including heart
trouble
-
December 9, 2007
Lowering "bad" cholesterol cuts repeat stroke risk
After a stroke or mini-stroke, intensive lowering of "bad"
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol with a statin drug
significantly reduces the risk of a second stroke, according to new
data from the Stroke Prevention by Aggressive Reduction in
Cholesterol Levels, or SPARCL, trial.
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December 6, 2007
Protein turns up metabolism in mice - U.S. study
Tricking muscle tissue to burn rather than store fat has succeeded
in increasing the average life span of mice and staved off some
age-related diseases, U.S. researchers said on Tuesday.
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US Senate plan aims to ban school junk food sales
High-calorie snacks and sugary drinks would be banned from school
stores and vending machines under a proposal that Senate sponsors
called the broadest overhaul of food sales rules since the 1970s.
-
Drug Helps Ease Fat Disorder in HIV Patients
Tesamorelin shrinks the visceral fat around organs that boosts
heart risks
-
December 4, 2007
Glucosamine not likely to raise "good" cholesterol
Glucosamine at commonly taken doses does not increase HDL ("good")
cholesterol in people with diabetes, researchers have found.
-
December 1, 2007
Cholesterol seen tied to heart disease, not stroke
Researchers aiming to establish whether high cholesterol raises the
risk of stroke said on Thursday they were baffled by findings
indicating lower cholesterol levels were not linked to reduced
stroke deaths.
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Cholesterol-Stroke Relationship Puzzles Researchers
High blood-fat levels not always linked to higher stroke risk,
studies show
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November 30, 2007
Knowing heart risk may prompt healthy change
Adults at risk for developing coronary heart disease seem to
respond better to preventive treatment when their doctor tells them
exactly what their risk is and how they can help lower their risk,
results of a study suggest.
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Knowing Heart Risk Keeps Patients on Cholesterol Drugs
In study, users were informed of their odds for cardiovascular
disease
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November 28, 2007
Wine may calm inflammation in blood vessels
Adding to evidence that a little wine can do a heart good, a new
study suggests that women who drink moderate amounts may have less
inflammation in their blood vessels.
-
November 27, 2007
Cholesterol disturbances impair stroke recovery
New research suggests that people are at an increased risk of
memory problems and greater disability after stroke if they have
low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and high levels of
homocysteine, an amino acid acquired mostly from eating meat.
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Low Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol May Slow Stroke Recovery
A meat-linked compound may also hinder progress, study finds
-
November 24, 2007
Link between statins and dementia complex
Previous studies of a link between statins, a cholesterol lowering
medication, and cognitive decline have produced mixed results. New
research suggests that the relationship between statin use and
cognitive decline appears even more complex than originally
thought.
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Fatty acids may enhance obesity treatment
Oleic acid empties from the stomach more slowly and suppresses
appetite more potently than macadamia oil, results of a study
suggest. Oleic acid also stimulates specific gastrointestinal
hormones known to send fullness signals.
-
November 23, 2007
Women at long-term heart risk after preterm
delivery
Many decades after giving birth to a preterm infant, women appear
to be at increased risk of cardiovascular disease, researchers
found.
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Vitamin D may curb type 2 diabetes risk
During a 17-year follow-up of roughly 4,000 men and women,
researchers found that individuals with higher blood levels of
vitamin D had a 40 percent lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes
than those with lower levels of this vitamin.
-
November 20, 2007
Researchers Spot Link Between Heart Disease, Income
As paychecks declined, blood markers of inflammation rose
-
Heart Death Rates Worsening for Middle-Aged Adults
Gains in the 1980s, 1990s have slowed or even been reversed,
experts warn
-
November 13, 2007
Fish, fruit and veggies may lower dementia risk
People who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and fish may have a
lower risk of developing dementia than those who are partial to
steak and eggs, researchers reported Monday.
-
November 10, 2007
US FDA OKs wider use of cholesterol drug Crestor
AstraZeneca Plc has won U.S. approval to market its
cholesterol-lowering drug Crestor, the trade name for the generic
rosuvastatin, to treat another common condition, atherosclerosis.
-
November 8, 2007
"Nutrigenetic" diets may aid weight loss: study
Creating personalized diets, based on an individual's genetic
makeup, helps overweight individuals lose weight and keep it off,
the results of a new study suggest.
-
Fenofibrate can reduce diabetic retinopathy
surgery
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, fenofibrate therapy is
associated with a significant reduction in the need for laser
surgery for retinopathy over a 5-year period, compared with placebo
treatment.
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Many Patients Stop Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
Cost, language barriers often to blame, study finds
-
Cholesterol Drug Tied to Sleep Disturbances
But Zocor, a statin, still offers significant heart benefits,
researchers say
-
November 7, 2007
Soy-derived supplement may help treat colitis
Treatment with a diet supplement found in soy lecithin may help
patients with chronic ulcerative colitis reduce their dependence on
corticosteroids, according to a report in the Annals of Internal
Medicine.
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Statins After Bypass Lower Stroke Risk
The cholesterol-busting drugs could be lifesavers, study suggsts
-
Atkins Diet Can Raise Heart Risks
Other research supports moderate drinking, fasting for cardio
health
-
'Empty-Calorie' Diet Tied to Preclinical Heart Disease
Regimens heavy on fats, sweets boost the risk, researchers find
-
November 6, 2007
Class effect not ruled out with cholesterol drug
Researchers have been unable to nail down the cause of increased
deaths that led Pfizer Inc to drop its once-promising cholesterol
drug torcetrapib, leaving a cloud over similar drugs in development
by other companies.
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Certain Cholesterol Drugs Show Their Limits
Studies reveal that some of these heart medications aren't perfect
-
November 5, 2007
Chocolate Has Sweet Effect on Blood Flow
Arteries function better when the dark delight is consumed, study
suggests
-
Drug-Coated Stents No Riskier in Long Run Than Bare Metal Ones
Largest study to date finds no difference in heart attack or
mortality rates
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Poorer Blood Pressure Control in Blacks With Heart Failure
Doctors need to do more to erase racial disparities, study suggests
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November 3, 2007
Preeclampsia Linked to Heart Disease Risk
Women need to be aware of their heart disease risk before and after
pregnancy
-
November 1, 2007
Risk factors for diabetic kidney disease
identified
High blood pressure and high lipid levels, as well as longer
disease duration, elevated glucose (sugar) levels, and male gender,
are all significant risk factors for kidney disease in patients
with type 1 diabetes, according to a report in the current issue of
Diabetes Care.
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Better Prostate Cancer Survival for Men Taking Statins
Study finds 10% improvement with cholesterol drugs
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October 30, 2007
Cholesterol drug may improve prostate cancer
Treatment with statins, a widely used class of cholesterol-lowering
drugs, which include Lipitor, Crestor and Zocor, is associated with
a longer rate of relapse-free survival after radiotherapy for
prostate cancer, particularly among patients with more aggressive
cancers, researchers reported here at the annual meeting of the
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO).
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October 24, 2007
Cholesterol therapy slows lung function decline
Treatment with statins, the widely prescribed class of
cholesterol-lowering drugs, appears to slow the age-related decline
in lung function in elderly individuals, even among those who
smoke, according to a report in the American Journal of Respiratory
and Critical Care Medicine.
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October 22, 2007
Study Shows How Exercise Helps Women's Hearts
Much of the benefit comes from changes in blood pressure,
inflammation
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October 19, 2007
Inhaled insulin Exubera discontinued
Exubera, an inhaled insulin product for diabetes, has been
withdrawn from the market by Pfizer Inc, which is taking a $2.8
billion charge to end its involvement with the poorly selling drug,
leading to a sharp fall in third-quarter earnings, the company said
Thursday.
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October 18, 2007
Vegetables, fish may protect kids from asthma
Children who eat their fish and green beans may have a lower
likelihood of developing allergies or asthma, a study suggests.
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October 12, 2007
Officials battle through "samurai" diet
Overweight local government officials in Japan have slimmed down
with a three-month "samurai" diet, soldiering on despite a fellow
samurai's death.
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Sleep Apnea Treatment Helps Stave Off Heart Disease
Study shows link between the breathing disorder, arterial trouble
-
Anti-Cholesterol Drugs Help Prevent Lung Decline
Statins might fight deadly pulmonary disease, experts say.
-
October 11, 2007
Low vitamin D may raise respiratory infection risk
There appears to be an association between low blood levels of
vitamin D and the risk of acute respiratory tract infection,
Finnish researchers report.
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HK experts warn against anti-impotence "remedies"
Researchers have warned about "herbal remedies" for erectile
dysfunction sold over-the-counter in Hong Kong after most of them
were found to contain untested variants of well-known
anti-impotence drugs.
-
Long-Life Gene Might Help Lower Cholesterol
Drugs boosting SIRT1's activity could be valuable, scientists say
-
October 10, 2007
Study shows persistent benefits of statin drug
The heart benefits of taking statin drugs may last for years, even
after the drugs are stopped, researchers reported on Wednesday.
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High glycemic index diet boosts fatty liver risk
People who eat lots of high glycemic index (GI) foods not only risk
gaining weight, they also run a greater risk of developing a
condition that can lead to liver failure and death, finds a new
study in mice. The condition is known as non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease (NAFLD).
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October 9, 2007
Low-fat diet may lower ovarian cancer risk
Long-term adherence to a low-fat diet may reduce the risk of
ovarian cancer, according to the results of the Women's Health
Initiative Dietary Modification trial, which involved nearly 50,000
postmenopausal women.
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High mortality in stroke patients who stop statins
Patients who stop statin therapy after they have a stroke have high
mortality rates over the next 12 months, according to a report in
the current issue of the medical journal Stroke.
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October 8, 2007
Negativity in relationships hard on the heart
Being in a close relationship that has many negative aspects --
such as conflict, hurtful exchanges and low levels of emotional and
practical support -- may raise a person's risk of developing heart
disease, new research suggests.
-
October 4, 2007
Fats, meat unlikely to impact prostate cancer risk
New data from a large ethnically diverse group of men provides no
evidence that eating a lot of fats and meat substantially affects a
man's risk of developing prostate cancer.
-
October 2, 2007
Findings shed light on harmful cholesterol effect
Cholesterol is known to promote plaque build-up in blood vessels,
which raises the risk of heart attack, and other cardiovascular
problems. Now, new research suggests that cholesterol does this by
reducing the activity of a chemical called transforming growth
factor (TGF-beta).
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Not all types of fat are harmful
While it has long been held that too much fat in the liver may
result in diabetes, researchers appear to have discovered that not
all types of fat are harmful.
-
Burden of diabetes care rivals disease
complications
Many diabetic patients say the inconvenience of staying on top of
their disease and the discomfort of daily insulin injections harms
their quality of life as much as diabetes-associated complications,
new research suggests.
-
October 1, 2007
Low cholesterol may raise preterm birth risk
White women with low levels of total cholesterol during pregnancy
are at heightened risk for preterm delivery, new research shows.
-
September 28, 2007
Gene mutation tied to early-onset Parkinson
disease
People with a certain gene mutation are more likely to get
Parkinson's disease early -- before the age of 50 -- compared to
those without the gene abnormality, according to a new study.
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Imbalanced diet tied to Crohn's disease in kids
Research hints that children who don't get the right balance of
fatty acids, vegetables and fruits may be at increased risk of
developing Crohn's disease -- a debilitating inflammation in the
digestive tract, the cause of which remains unclear.
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September 27, 2007
Lack of "good" cholesterol always poses heart risk
The amount of "good cholesterol" in the blood remains an important
marker for heart disease regardless of how much "bad cholesterol"
is lowered, researchers said on Wednesday.
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Fried Food Compounds May Harm Heart
'AGEs' are produced in fatty foods at high heat, experts say
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Heart disease, colon cancer linked in study
Patients showing signs of heart disease are at nearly double the
risk of also having colon cancer, perhaps because unhealthy habits
and inflammation are at the root of both, researchers said on
Tuesday.
-
Omega-3's may lower type 1 diabetes risk
Among children who are genetically predisposed to develop type 1
diabetes, dietary consumption of omega-3 fatty acids appears to
reduce the risk of becoming diabetic, according to new research
findings.
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September 25, 2007
"Eating competence" may lead to healthier hearts
People who are confident, comfortable, and flexible eaters may be
less prone to develop cardiovascular disease than those who are
not, new research suggests.
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1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer
screening
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Lack of sleep may be deadly, research shows
People who do not get enough sleep are more than twice as likely to
die of heart disease, according to a large British study released
on Monday.
-
September 24, 2007
Europe gives final approval to Pfizer HIV drug
Pfizer Inc said on Monday the European Commission had approved its
AIDS drug called Celsentri, or Selzentry in the United States, the
first in a new class of oral HIV medicines.
-
September 21, 2007
Overweight kids show heart risks as teens
Overweight children may show a collection of risk factors for heart
disease by the time they are teenagers, a new study shows.
-
September 19, 2007
Actos beats Avandia in sugar, fat control: study
Giving patients a starting dose of Takeda Pharmaceutical's diabetes
drug Actos gives better control of blood sugar and lipid levels
than using GlaxoSmithKline's diabetes drug Avandia, according to
new clinical trial results.
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"Low-GI" breakfasts may control kids' calories
Children may eat fewer calories throughout the day if their first
meal of the day is "low-GI," new research suggests.
-
Few Americans Know of Leg Artery Danger
Peripheral arterial disease is common and sometimes deadly,
researchers say.
-
September 18, 2007
Researchers question some genetic screening
Telling couples their foetuses have a treatable genetic disorder
leads many of them to terminate the pregnancy, researchers said on
Tuesday, raising issues about genetic screening programmes.
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Young women less attentive to heart risks than men
Young women with a family history of heart disease may be less
careful about following a healthy lifestyle than their male
counterparts, a study has found.
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Sleep apnea therapy may lower heart risks
For people with the breathing disorder sleep apnea, sticking with
therapy may aid not only their breathing but also their hearts, a
study suggests.
-
Statins don't curb colon cancer risk: study
Statin heart drugs do not appear to lower the risk of colorectal
cancer, new research shows.
-
September 17, 2007
Heart, immune experts to get top U.S. medical
awards
Pioneering heart surgeons Alain Carpentier and Albert Starr and
immunologist Ralph Steinman were named on Saturday as recipients of
Albert Lasker Medical Research Awards, sometimes dubbed "America's
Nobels."
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September 14, 2007
Doctors Debate Drugs vs. Surgery for Angina
Data re-analysis supports angioplasty, but not everyone agrees
-
September 13, 2007
Screening Proposed for Childhood Cholesterol Levels
Treatment would reduce risk of genetic condition that can lead to
early death.
-
September 12, 2007
Being Overweight is Hard on the Heart
It raises risks even if blood pressure, cholesterol factored out,
study finds
-
September 11, 2007
Lowering Blood Protein Won't Help Kidney Patients
Homocysteine may be a marker, not a cause, of renal trouble, study
suggests.
-
Bypass 'Off-Pump' Boosts Women's Outcomes
And another study suggests vitamin E protects their hearts.
-
September 9, 2007
Saturated Fat: Even a Little Splurge May Be Too Much
Fatty meal has immediate, negative effect on heart health, research
shows.
-
September 7, 2007
Mediterranean diet may benefit arthritis sufferers
Learning how to eat Mediterranean-style may help people with
rheumatoid arthritis improve their symptoms, a study suggests.
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Family History Has Strong Effect on Cardiac Risk
Screening, treatment of close relatives proposed.
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September 5, 2007
Pfizer study shows risk of cholesterol pill switch
Patients switching from Pfizer's branded cholesterol pill Lipitor
to Merck & Co's Zocor -- now available as a cheap generic --
are more likely to have a heart attack or die, according to a
Pfizer-backed study.
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One man's genes show DNA is still a mystery
The first detailed map of a man's genes shows the genetic code is
even more complex than anyone thought. For instance, science still
cannot pinpoint what makes a person's eyes blue.
-
September 4, 2007
More vitamin D could mean fewer cancers: study
Thousands of cases of breast and colon cancers might be averted
each year if people in colder climates raised their vitamin D
levels, researchers estimate in a new report.
-
August 31, 2007
Gene mutation may explain postoperative delirium
Elderly patients who carry the apolipoprotein E (APOE) e4 allele, a
gene mutation implicated in Alzheimer's disease, are at increased
risk for experiencing early delirium after surgery, investigators
report.
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Exercise cuts heart risks for type 1 diabetes kids
Children and teens with type 1 diabetes may be able to reduce their
risk of future heart and blood vessel disease by taking part in
regular exercise, German researchers report.
-
August 28, 2007
Docs often write off patient side effect concerns
When patients feel they might be having an adverse drug effect,
doctors will very often dismiss their concerns, a new study shows.
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August 27, 2007
Statin withdrawal after stroke worsens outcome
Discontinuing statin treatment after a stroke is associated with an
increased risk of death or dependency after 90 days, according to a
study in the medical journal Neurology.
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Kids burn more fat, and need more fat, than adults
Children burn more body fat day-to-day than adults do, underscoring
their need for a little extra fat in their diets, according to
researchers.
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Older men's blood pressure sensitive to alcohol
Regular drinking is known to raise blood pressure in some people,
but the effect may depend largely on age and cholesterol levels, a
study of Japanese men suggests.
-
Guide to healthy eating for diabetics exposes
myths
A new report from Harvard Health Publications dispels common myths
concerning diet and diabetes and explains what people with diabetes
should eat to keep their blood sugar levels in check.
-
Continued Statin Use Boosts Post-Stroke Outcomes
Interrupting the drugs for even a few days can negatively impact
recovery, study finds.
-
August 23, 2007
Cholesterol drugs may not reduce prostate cancer
A class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, which include
frequently prescribed drugs such as Lipitor and Zocor, do not lower
levels of the sex hormone testosterone in men, and are therefore
unlikely to affect the risk of prostate cancer, which is closely
linked to this male hormone.
-
Training cuts risk of sudden death while hiking
People can reduce their risk of dying suddenly during a mountain
hike by training for their climbs and by making sure any heart
disease risk factors they may have are under control, Austrian
researchers report.
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August 22, 2007
Low vitamin D linked to greater rectal cancer risk
The findings from a Japanese study suggest that low levels of
vitamin D, may increase the risk of rectal but not colon cancer.
-
When 'Good' Cholesterol Goes Bad
HDL analysis uncovers a dark side, but also a new way it fights
heart disease
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August 20, 2007
Virgin olive oil may help keep blood clot-free
Eating foods prepared with olive oils that are rich in phenols,
substances though to have beneficial effects on the heart, may help
ward off harmful blood clots in people with high cholesterol,
Spanish researchers report.
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Handling Stress Properly Increases Good Cholesterol
And that can help protect your arteries, study suggests.
-
August 16, 2007
Diet Still Important to Patients on Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
They don't see medications as a license to eat fatty foods, study
finds.
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Metabolic Pathway Could Boost 'Good' Cholesterol
But the finding in mice must first be replicated in humans,
researchers say
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Plant compounds blunt menopausal effects in rats
Women who enter menopause often develop high blood pressure,
insulin resistance (a risk factor for type 2 diabetes), and memory
loss. New research conducted in menopausal rats suggests that
polyphenols - compounds found in grapes, soy, and kudzu -- may
blunt some of these side effects associated with menopause.
-
August 15, 2007
Review backs antidepressant effects of omega-3s
The results of a major review of published research that examined
the relationship between depression and level of omega-3 fatty
acids in the diet suggest that omega-3 fatty acids have
antidepressant effects. However, the researchers point out that the
quality of the studies means it's still too soon to say
definitively that omega-3s can treat depression or bipolar
disorder.
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Below-normal weight may confer health benefits
Even among men and women with normal weights and who are physically
active, there are "statistically significant and clinically
important" health benefits from minimizing their body weight, new
research shows.
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August 14, 2007
Counseling keeps kids' cholesterol down-study
If children are told how to eat right, they actually listen - even
if it means avoiding their favorite fatty foods, Finnish
researchers said on Monday.
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Total Cholesterol, HDL Good Predictors of Heart Disease Risk
There's no added benefit to measuring other lipids, researchers
say.
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Guiding Kids to Better Diets Boosts Health
Learning about saturated fat improved children's cholesterol, study
found
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August 13, 2007
Review backs performance benefits of phospholipids
Supplementation with phospholipids -- fats that are key ingredients
of cell membranes -- may help improve sports performance, according
to the authors of a review of several studies.
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Pot Bellies Point to Heart Risk
This kind of fat was strong indicator of trouble ahead, study
found.
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Smoking Ups Risk for Age-Linked Vision Loss
It may be prime cause of macular degeneration, study finds
-
August 12, 2007
U.S. Hispanics Focus of Free Cholesterol Checks
Up to half have not been screened in the last 5 years, group says
-
August 10, 2007
Eating fish: good for heart, bad for environment?
Doctors recommend a good dose of salmon or tuna in the diet because
of its benefits to the heart. But is it good for the environment?
-
August 10, 2007
Obesity-Linked Woes Boost Kids' Lifetime Heart Risk
'Metabolic syndrome' includes higher blood pressure, cholesterol
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August 8, 2007
Statin drug works for teens with high cholesterol
For children who inherit a predisposition to high cholesterol
levels, starting treatment early with a cholesterol-lowering statin
drug slows the build-up of plaque in their arteries, according to a
new report.
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Milk may beat soy for building muscle
Milk may be known for building bones, but new research suggests
it's important in boosting muscle mass as well.
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Statins Might Ease Kids' Cholesterol Condition
Familial hypercholesterolemia can greatly raise heart risks,
experts say
-
August 7, 2007
Metabolic syndrome in kids ups adult heart risk
Adults who had so-called metabolic syndrome when they were children
have a substantially increased risk of having heart disease in
their 30s, researchers report.
-
August 7, 2007
Doctors refine heart attack guidelines
U.S. heart experts are calling for a two-pronged approach for
treating patients with chest pain or heart attacks caused by
partially blocked arteries, physicians groups said on Monday.
-
August 6, 2007
Pfizer wins U.S. approval for new HIV drug
Pfizer Inc said on Monday that U.S. regulators approved its AIDS
drug Selzentry, the first in a new class of oral HIV medicines.
-
August 6, 2007
Moderate exercise may beat intense workouts
Moderate exercise like walking may be as good as or better than
intense workouts when it comes to certain heart health measures,
new research suggests.
-
August 6, 2007
Researchers pinpoint fever center in brain
A tiny spot in the brain triggers fever in mice, U.S. researchers
said on Sunday, and understanding how it works may lead to more
specific drugs to control fever and other ills in humans.
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August 3, 2007
Fat-burning defect in liver may cause obesity
Rats with a genetic predisposition to burn fat more slowly tend to
put on weight more readily than rodents bred to resist becoming
obese, a new study shows.
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August 2, 2007
Simvastatin may lower dementia and Parkinson's
risk
Simvastatin, a member of the cholesterol-lowering drug class called
"statins," is associated with a "strong reduction" in the risk of
developing dementia or Parkinson's disease, according to an
analysis of US Veterans Affairs data. However, this effect was not
seen with lovastatin or atorvastatin, two other statin drugs.
-
July 31, 2007
Breaking up workouts may burn fat faster
Breaking up an exercise session, by adding a rest period in
between, may boost a workout's fat-burning efficiency, a team of
Japanese and Danish researchers reports.
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July 27, 2007
Doctor-dietitian duo aids weight loss
Getting advice from both a dietitian and a physician at the same
time helps in achieving and maintaining weight loss, according to a
new report.
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Heart disease tied to mental decline
People who take steps to maintain the health of their heart and
blood vessels may be protecting their brains too, a new study from
UK researchers suggests.
-
July 26, 2007
Diesel Fumes Help Clog Arteries
Researchers track the way particles trigger inflammation.
-
Can cholesterol be too low? Study finds cancer
link
Lowering cholesterol as much as possible may reduce the risk of
heart disease, but with a price -- taking it too low could raise
the risk of cancer, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday.
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July 24, 2007
Some polyunsaturated fats may protect the colon
- the healthy fatty acid found in foods such as fish and nuts --
may reduce a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer.
-
July 23, 2007
Soda linked to increased metabolic risk
The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is increased among middle-aged
adults who regularly drink carbonated soft drinks, even soda that
is calorie-free, new research suggests.
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Very Low Cholesterol May Bump Up Cancer Risk
But the effect is small, and people shouldn't abandon lifesaving
statins, experts agree.
-
U.S. Heart Failure Program Is Saving Lives
Nationwide hospital-based effort makes for better care, study finds
-
July 19, 2007
Low cholesterol diet improves blood flow in fetus
Consuming a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet during pregnancy seems to
have a beneficial effect on blood flow in the fetus, Norwegian
researchers report.
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July 18, 2007
US food and drink companies will limit child ads
Some of America's largest food and drink companies, such as
Coca-Cola Co. and General Mills Inc., will adopt stricter controls
on advertising aimed at children under 12, according to media
reports on Wednesday.
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Diet does not improve breast cancer survival
Among breast cancer survivors, adopting a low-fat diet high in
vegetables, fruit and fiber does not prevent the cancer from
returning or prolong survival, according to a paper in the Journal
of the American Medical Association.
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July 17, 2007
Hemp: From hippie haze to health food
Hemp, a fast-growing plant best known for being a cousin of
marijuana, is becoming increasingly popular for its impressive
nutritional profile. But despite industrial hemp's nutritional
benefits and popularity, it's still illegal to grow or process it
in the United States.
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Healthiest Diet Made Little Difference to Breast Cancer Survivors
Regimen exceeding national guidelines didn't protect more from
recurrence, study finds.
-
High Triglyceride Levels Linked to Cardiac Risk
Findings could lead to changes in cholesterol testing.
-
July 16, 2007
Older diabetes drugs as effective as newer ones
Older oral agents for type 2 diabetes, such as sulfonylureas and
metformin, control blood sugar levels at least as well as newer,
more expensive agents, such as the thiazolidinediones (Actos,
Avandia), findings from a review study suggest.
-
July 13, 2007
Kids conceived by IVF may be taller than others
Children born as a result of in vitro fertilization (IVF) appear to
be slightly taller than naturally conceived children, investigators
in New Zealand report.
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July 12, 2007
Higher statin dose cuts heart risk in elderly
For elderly patients with coronary disease, treatment with high
doses of cholesterol-lowering Lipitor (known generically as
atorvastatin) reduces the risk of heart-related events more than
low doses, according to a new report.
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July 11, 2007
Heart care sub par in older diabetics: study
A low proportion of elderly individuals newly diagnosed with type 2
diabetes receive heart-protecting drugs like aspirin, blood
pressure-lowering drugs and cholesterol-lowering drugs, according
to a Canadian study.
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U.S.-born Hispanics may have poorer health than
immigrants
Hispanics born and raised in the United States may be in poorer
health than new immigrants -- with higher rates of diabetes, high
blood pressure and high cholesterol, U.S. researchers reported on
Tuesday.
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Anti-Obesity Drug Might Also Lower Cholesterol
Early study in rats suggests rimonabant works though the liver
-
July 4, 2007
A statin soon after a heart attack beneficial:
study
Treatment with a statin drug after a person is hospitalized with a
heart attack can reduce long-term mortality and prevent further
heart events, Japanese researchers report.
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July 3, 2007
Blood pressure drugs may keep arteries clean:
study
Blood pressure drugs beta-blockers can help keep arteries from
clogging up, researchers said on Monday in a report that helps
explain how the drugs prevent heart attack and sudden heart death.
-
Men Put Their Health on the Back Burner
Survey finds more than a quarter wait 'as long as possible' before
seeking help
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Blood test signals heart disease in healthy people
Measuring levels of an enzyme called myeloperoxidase in the blood
may help predict whether apparently healthy individuals are likely
to develop coronary artery disease in the future, according to a
new report.
-
July 2, 2007
New York restaurants drop trans fats ahead of ban
New Yorkers are worried that when a citywide ban on artificial
trans fats goes into effect on Sunday, French fries will lose their
crunch.
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Molecule Signals Heart Disease in Early Stages
Study found high levels of protein predicted development of
cardiovascular trouble.
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June 29, 2007
Adequate sun exposure no guard against low vitamin
D
In many people, vitamin D levels can remain low despite abundant
exposure to sunlight, research shows.
-
June 28, 2007
Excess weight has mixed heart effects in diabetics
In patients with type 1 diabetes, excess body weight and fat seems
to increase the risk of coronary heart disease. However, as weight
and fat levels increase, the severity of heart disease lessens,
researchers announced at the 67th Scientific Sessions of the
American Diabetes Association in Chicago.
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Cholesterol drugs act against diabetic nerve pain
New evidence suggests the same drugs that help reduce levels of
artery-clogging cholesterol might prevent nerve damage brought on
by diabetes, Australian researchers said on Friday.
-
June 25, 2007
Omega-3 fatty acids slow eye disease progression
Dietary supplements of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA),
the healthy fatty acid found in certain fish or fish oils, nuts,
seeds, vegetable oils and other foods, reduces the disease progress
in the eye.
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June 22, 2007
Prenatal omega-3 may boost baby's brainpower
Children whose mothers get enough omega-3 fatty acid during
pregnancy may have sharper problem-solving skills in infancy, a
small study suggests.
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Canada threatens trans fat limits if no cuts made
The Canadian government called on the food industry on Wednesday to
tightly limit artery-clogging trans fats, and threatened mandatory
cuts if enough is not done in the next two years.
-
June 21, 2007
Fitness level predicts heart problems
Cardiovascular fitness may predict the odds of a future heart
attack in men and women with no apparent signs of heart disease, a
large study suggests.
-
June 20, 2007
Berlin court rules against Sanofi in Acomplia case
Patients in Germany who are taking Sanofi-Aventis's anti-obesity
pill Acomplia will not be reimbursed by their health insurers
following a Berlin court ruling.
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Women Have Double the Risk of Mid-Life Stroke
Study counters the notion that men are most vulnerable.
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Low 'energy density' foods aid weight loss
Foods that fill you up without packing a ton of calories can help
in the battle of the bulge, results of a new study suggest.
-
June 19, 2007
Geese get revenge: Pate may cause rare
Geese force-fed and then slaughtered for their livers may get their
final revenge on people who favor the delicacy known as foie gras:
It may transmit a little-known disease known as amyloidosis,
researchers reported on Monday.
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June 15, 2007
Lung Illness Linked to Heart, Bone Problems
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease speeds arterial stiffening
and osteoporosis, research suggests.
-
June 14, 2007
Cholesterol-Lowering Zetia Also Works in Liver
That's a newly discovered mechanism for the drug, scientists say
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Heart and Kidneys Share Tight Medical Bond
When one system fails, so can the other, new research shows
-
June 13, 2007
Intractable epilepsy tied to nutritional deficits
The nutrient levels in young children with poorly controlled
seizure disorders is often below the recommended levels,
researchers report.
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June 8, 2007
Study finds vitamin D may cut women's cancer risk
Large doses of vitamin D may reduce the risk of cancer, according
to a four-year U.S. study published on Friday involving more than
1,100 women over the age of 55 in rural Nebraska.
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Spanish nuns show hops are good for you
A study in which teetotal Spanish nuns drank a regular half-liter of beer showed that beer may help reduce cholesterol levels, a group financed by the Spanish Beer Makers' Association said on Thursday.
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June 7, 2007
Diabetes care in nursing homes found lacking
The care of people with diabetes in nursing homes may be falling
short in a number of important areas, a new study suggests.
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Diabetes group urges patient caution on Avandia
The latest studies on Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline's blockbuster
diabetes drug, have raised enough questions about the drug's safety
to worry the American Diabetes Association.
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New Drug Fails to Improve Odds for Heart Failure Patients
Survival rates weren't better when compared with older medication,
researchers say.
-
June 4, 2007
Omega-3 fats from food may lower blood pressure
While research has shown that fish oil pills may lower high blood
pressure, getting those heart-healthy fats from food might also
help, a study published Monday suggests.
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High-Tech Imaging Might Advance Heart Disease Diagnosis
Two technologies assess cardiac function and arterial health at
once, developers say
-
Long workouts best for raising good cholesterol
People who want to boost their "good" HDL cholesterol levels with
exercise will have to put in at least two hours of physical
activity each week, an analysis of 25 studies shows.
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Vitamin A metabolite may play role in obesity
A metabolite of vitamin A called retinaldehyde or "rald" inhibits
the generation of fat tissue and increases insulin sensitivity,
results of a study conducted in a Harvard University laboratory
shows.
-
May 31, 2007
Fatty acid supplement may aid body fat loss
Supplements containing the fatty acid conjugated linoleic acid
(CLA) may help the body shed excess fat, according to a new study.
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Diets high in meat boost skin cancer risk
An Australian study hints that diets with high amounts of meat and
fat compared with those rich in vegetables and fruit appear to
increase the risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin -- one of
the most common forms of skin cancer.
-
Soy Nuts Lower Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
Adding half a cup to daily diet also cut 'bad' cholesterol, study
finds
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Soy nuts reduce blood pressure and cholesterol
One half of a cup of soy nuts each day may work as well as
anti-hypertension medication to lower blood pressure, a new study
in postmenopausal women demonstrates.
-
May 29, 2007
Vitamin D may prevent age-related macular disease
The results of a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology
suggest that vitamin D may protect individuals from developing
age-related macular degeneration.
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High-fat diet may increase ecstasy danger
A high-fat diet may make people more vulnerable to a potentially
lethal side effect of the drug ecstasy, new animal research
suggests.
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Exercise May Boost 'Good' Cholesterol Levels
Aerobic workouts 2 hours a week burned calories, too
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May 28, 2007
Herb enthusiasts often do not stick to indications
Roughly half of adults who use herbal supplements do not use them
in accordance with "evidence-based" indications, US researchers
report.
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May 25, 2007
Nursing Homes Need Better Diabetes Care
Study urges new protocols for monitoring patients' blood sugar,
cardio risk factors
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May 23, 2007
Fish oil plus exercise may banish body fat
People looking to shed body fat might want to follow their workouts
with a few capsules of fish oil, if preliminary research is
correct.
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May 22, 2007
Retinol reduces age-related wrinkles
Treatment with retinol lotion can smooth the fine wrinkles that
occur with age, and can also make the skin better able to withstand
injury and resist ulcer formation, new research indicates.
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May 21, 2007
Women lag men in cholesterol control
There's a gap between men and women when it comes to getting "bad"
cholesterol under control, a new study suggests.
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May 18, 2007
Tomatoes fail as prostate cancer preventive
A new study suggests that eating lycopene-rich tomatoes offers no
protection against prostate cancer, contrary to the findings of
some past studies. In fact, the researchers found an association
between beta carotene, an antioxidant related to lycopene, and an
increased risk of aggressive prostate cancer.
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May 17, 2007
Some cardiac risk factors modifiable in diabetics
In patients with type 2 diabetes, the risk of having a first
episode of coronary heart disease (CHD) depends on a number of
factors, including sex; age; control of blood sugar (glucose), high
cholesterol and small blood vessel (microvascular) disease. And
some of these CHD risk factors can be modified by the patient.
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May 16, 2007
Nutrition group sues Burger King over trans fats
A nutrition advocacy group sued Burger King Holdings Inc. on
Wednesday over the hamburger chain's use of frying oil that
contains artery-clogging trans fats.
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Lifestyle Changes Help Older Women's Hearts After HRT
Exercise, better diet cuts cardiovascular risks, study finds
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U.S. Women Lagging Behind Men for Cholesterol Control
Doctors might underestimate the threat to females, researchers say.
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May 15, 2007
Fatty acids may reduce macular degeneration risk
High dietary levels of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty
acids and fish may reduce the risk of age-related macular
degeneration, new research suggests.
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May 14, 2007
Fish Oil-Exercise Combo May Boost Cardio Health
Supplement plus workouts raise good cholesterol levels, study finds
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May 13, 2007
New Cholesterol Check Gauges Kids' Heart Risk
But the new tool might be too cumbersome for some doctors, one
expert says.
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May 11, 2007
Many High-Risk Patients Going Without Anti-Clotting Drugs
Study also finds regional differences across U.S.
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Is 1 Pill Better Than 2 for Heart-Disease Protection?
Single pill could be cheaper and more effective, study says, but
one expert questions the finding.
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May 10, 2007
Younger Women Fail to Heed Heart Attack's Warning Signs
Focusing on chest pain may not be enough, experts warn.
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May 7, 2007
Statins associated with reduced lung cancer risk
Use of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs may reduce the risk of
lung cancer by about half, according to findings from a study
reported this month.
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Statins Could Cut Lung Cancer Risk
But promising findings need to be replicated elsewhere, experts
say.
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May 4, 2007
Ethanol byproduct can hurt pork quality-US experts
Hogs that are fed high amounts of an ethanol byproduct that is a
cheap alternative to corn could have excessive fat levels and the
quality of certain pork products could be lowered, university
scientists said.
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Statins may cut risk of cataracts by half
Cholesterol-lowering "statin" drugs, such as Lipitor or Zocor, may
protect the eyes as well as the heart. In a study of older adults,
people who took statins had almost a 50 percent reduced risk of
developing a cataract, a clouding of the lens of the eye.
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Statin Helps Keep Second Strokes at Bay
Lipitor study supports use of cholesterol-lowering drugs after
attacks, experts say.
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May 3, 2007
New Drug Could Help Fight Bleeding Strokes
It's one element of new American Heart Association guidelines.
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May 1, 2007
High calcium, vitamin D intake may have a down
side
In one of the first studies to examine the relationship between
diet and brain lesions, researchers observed that elderly people
who reported higher calcium and vitamin D intake were much more
likely to have greater volumes of brain lesions -- regions of
damage that can increase risk of cognitive impairment.
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Fewer Heart Patients Dying After Hospitalization
Improvements in care are cutting heart failure, mortality rates,
study finds.
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April 30, 2007
Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Aids Memory in Alzheimer's-Like Mice
Zocor allowed animals to better navigate mazes, study found
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Pistachios May Take Bite Out of Cholesterol
They have heart-healthy effects similar to leafy greens, study
finds
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April 27, 2007
Statins don't protect against cancer: study
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs help prevent heart attacks and
may offer other health benefits, but contrary to what some people
think they do not prevent cancer, a new study indicates.
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April 26, 2007
Statin before bypass surgery may boost survival
A study hints that taking a statin or other cholesterol-lowering
drug before heart bypass surgery may boost survival. However,
investigators caution that the improvement may be more directly
associated with factors other than cholesterol-lowering medication.
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Omega-3 may fight Alzheimer brain changes
A fatty acid found in fish may help thwart the buildup of brain
proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, a study in mice suggests.
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April 25, 2007
Expert panel urges junk food ban in schools
Sugary drinks, fatty chips and gooey snack cakes should be banned
from U.S. schools in the face of rising childhood obesity fueled by
these junk foods, an expert panel said on Wednesday in a report
requested by Congress.
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HIV Drugs May Raise Heart Attack Risk
But the danger from protease inhibitors remains small, experts say.
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Bring Mixed Benefits
High-dose statins may not be worth the cost for some heart
patients, study finds
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April 24, 2007
Fish oil may preserve thinking ability in elderly
High blood levels of omega-3 highly unsaturated fatty acids, which
are found in fish oil, may help preserve thinking ability in the
elderly, according to the findings of two studies published in the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The results were
particularly striking among subjects with high blood pressure or
high cholesterol levels.
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New Angina Drug Fails to Cut Heart Attacks
But ranolazine may still have a place in therapy, experts say.
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April 22, 2007
Campaign Offers Easy Steps to Cutting Diabetes Risk
ADA's 'CheckUp America' program launches this week
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April 20, 2007
Obese pregnant women may have weaker contractions
Obese pregnant women are known to be at increased risk of an
unplanned C-section, and now a new study suggests that weaker
contractions of the uterus may be one reason.
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April 20, 2007
Newer Form of Heparin Better at Preventing Clots After Stroke
Enoxaparin cut the risk by additional 43 percent, study found.
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Unhealthy Young Adults Are Harming Their Hearts
Weight gain, hypertension quickly damage arteries, study shows
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April 18, 2007
Health Tip: Some Drugs May React With Grapefruit Juice
Speak with your doctor if you're taking any of these meds
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April 17, 2007
Fatty acid tied to depression and inflammation
The imbalance of fatty acids in the typical American diet could be
associated with the sharp increase in heart disease and depression
seen over the past century, a new study suggests.
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April 16, 2007
Red and processed meat linked to breast cancer
Women who eat a lot of meat, particularly red or processed meats,
may be more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a large
study of British women.
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Women do as well as men with heart treatment
Women benefit as much as men from therapies used to prevent
coronary artery disease, even though women tend to have higher
cholesterol and other factors that lead to clogged arteries,
according to investigators at the Cleveland Clinic.
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April 13, 2007
Youngsters act on nutrition advice, study finds
Children can be educated to choose skim or reduced-fat milk over
whole milk and maintain calcium intake in the process, according to
"important" new data from the Dietary Intervention Study in
Children (DISC) trial.
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April 10, 2007
Statin drugs lower respiratory death risk: study
People who use statin drugs are less likely to die of influenza and
chronic bronchitis, according to a study that shows yet another
unexpected benefit of the cholesterol-lowering medications.
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Co-Payments Cut Statin Use
Discontinuing the cholesterol drugs could lead to higher
health-care costs, study says.
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Income and food cost concerns affect diet: study
Income and education level, and the perceived price of certain
foods, impact what Americans eat and the overall diet of the US
adult population, according to survey data from a nationally
representative group of more than 4300 Americans 20 to 65 years
old.
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April 4, 2007
CORRECTION: Eggs will raise your cholesterol, and other
myths
Avoid eggs. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Eating carbs will make
you fat. Nutritional advice such as this has been touted for years
-- but is it accurate?
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Health Tip: Good vs. Bad Cholesterol
What's the difference?
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Eggs will raise your cholesterol, and other myths
Avoid eggs. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Eating carbs will make
you fat. Nutritional advice such as this has been touted for years
-- but is it accurate?
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April 3, 2007
Molecule Could Hold Key to Cholesterol
Discovery of blood vessel compound may lead to better treatments,
scientists say.
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April 2, 2007
Vitamin K May Help Clear Arteries
Animal study finds it reduces buildup of calcium in vessels
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March 30, 2007
Schizophrenia drug has fewer side effects
An investigational schizophrenia drug called bifeprunox appears to
have fewer worrisome side effects than current agents used to treat
schizophrenia -- a disease marked by distorted thinking and
hallucinations.
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Heart Patients Seek Guidance on Stents, Statins
Experts offer advice after recent flurry of controversial studies.
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March 29, 2007
New guidelines issued for lipid-lowering in kids
The American Heart Association has released new guidelines for
drugs that reduce high cholesterol levels, primarily statin drugs
like Lipitor, in children and adolescents with high-risk
cholesterol, and especially in children from families with familial
hypercholesterolemia.
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Low-cal ketogenic diet slows brain cancer in mice
A calorically restricted ketogenic diet decreases the growth of
malignant brain tumors in laboratory mice, according to an online
report in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism.
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March 28, 2007
Calcium, vitamin D may ward off colorectal cancer
People who consume relatively high levels of calcium and dairy
products and take vitamin D supplements seem to be protected to
some degree against colorectal cancer, researchers have found.
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MRI Technique Could Predict Heart Attack Risk
It tracks cholesterol-like molecules to show points of artery
weakness.
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March 27, 2007
Diabetes, Hypertension Explain Blacks' Higher Risk for Heart
Failure
Controlling these two factors should lower disease rates, experts
say
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High Trans Fat Intake Triples Heart Disease Risk
Fast-food component is even more dangerous than suspected, study
finds.
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Trans fats linked to greater heart disease risk
A study published today supports recent efforts to rid the American
diet of trans fats. In the study, women with the highest levels of
trans fat in their blood had triple the risk of heart disease as
those with the lowest levels.
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Experimental drug to raise cholesterol fails study
An experimental drug developed by Australia's CSL Ltd. designed to
raise levels of the "good" type of cholesterol failed to reduce
fatty plaque in heart arteries, said researchers who reported the
findings on Monday.
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March 26, 2007
Blueberry-rich diet may keep the colon healthy
A natural antioxidant abundant in blueberries called pterostilbene
may help prevent colon cancer, according to an animal study
reported Sunday in Chicago at the 233rd national meeting of the
American Chemical Society.
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Studies Highlight Pitfalls of Drug-Coated Stents
For example, many patients don't take drugs that can ward off
dangerous clots.
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Drugs That Boost HDL Cholesterol Not Ready for Prime Time
But researchers say the concept remains valid in fight against
heart disease.
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March 23, 2007
Low-carb diet speeds initial weight loss: study
In a study of overweight and obese people, those who went on a low
carbohydrate diet lost more weight -- and more fat -- than their
peers who went on a low-fat, portion-controlled diet.
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March 22, 2007
Omega-3 fatty acids linked to denser bones in men
Omega-3 fatty acids may help build young men's bone strength,
research hints.
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Heart Association Backs Statin Use for At-Risk Kids
Those with family history of heart disease, diabetes could benefit
from cholesterol drug therapy, revised guidelines now say.
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March 21, 2007
Vitamin D in pregnancy may reduce childhood wheeze
High levels of vitamin D, obtained through the diet or through
supplements, during pregnancy appear to reduce the risk of
recurrent wheeze or wheeze symptoms in early childhood, according
to the findings of two studies reported in the American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition.
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March 19, 2007
Eating extra soy may not promote weight loss
Adding soy-protein-rich foods while cutting calories doesn't
accelerate weight loss, a new study shows.
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March 15, 2007
Obesity's Ties to Heart Disease Still Unclear
More research is needed, experts say, especially when it comes to
gender differences
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Americans Not Eating Enough Fruits and Veggies
National goals for a healthy diet are still not being met, CDC
report shows.
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March 8, 2007
Obese Mexican outside for first time in five years
A Mexican man who once weighed half a tonne left his house for the
first time in five years on Wednesday after losing 440 pounds (200
kg) through diet and exercise.
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Growth spurts tied to lower cholesterol later
Middle-aged adults who'd had the greatest growth spurts by age 2
generally had lower levels of total cholesterol and "bad" LDL
cholesterol. The same was true of those who'd shot up in height
after the age of 15, researchers report in the Journal of
Epidemiology & Community Health.
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Lactation improves mothers' cholesterol profile
Some of the adverse impact of pregnancy on HDL ("good") cholesterol
levels may be offset by lactation, suggests a new study.
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U.S. study tips scale in favor of Atkins diet
A study of four popular diets found that women put on the one with
the least carbohydrates -- the Atkins plan -- lost at least twice
as much weight as those on the others, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Pfizer says Lipitor gets 5 more FDA-approved uses
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved expanded use of
Pfizer Inc.'s blockbuster cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor to five
new categories, the company said on Wednesday.
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Stress, Obesity Taking Toll on Latin Americans' Health
Changes in diet, society are boosting heart disease risk, study
finds.
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March 6, 2007
Atkins Pounds Other Popular Diets in U.S. Test
But yearlong study can't predict high-fat plan's long-term safety,
experts warn.
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March 5, 2007
Depression Worsens Outcomes for Heart Failure Patients
Study finds more than 50% of subjects likely to die or be
hospitalized for condition
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March 2, 2007
Hispanic Women's Hearts at High Risk: Study
Contrary to popular wisdom, they develop signs of heart disease
earlier than white women.
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Whole-Grain Cereals Cut Heart Risks: Study
High-fiber breakfast not just for kids anymore, researchers say
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March 1, 2007
One Family's Gene Defect May Help Explain Heart Disease
Finding supports the notion of a 'metabolic syndrome,' scientists
say.
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Cholesterol Management Key for Patients at Risk for Stroke
Adhering to guidelines could prevent many attacks, study finds
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Do Early Growth Spurts Protect Against Bad Cholesterol?
Finding suggests adult heart disease may have roots in childhood.
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February 28, 2007
Education Works to Lower Patients' Heart Risk
Simple intervention kept blood pressure, cholesterol levels down,
study found
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February 26, 2007
Many Stroke Patients Have High Cholesterol
Getting levels under control could prevent many of these attacks,
experts say
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New Beta Blocker Drug Reduces Heart Risks
Coreg cut heart attacks, strokes compared to older drug,
company-funded study found.
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Study Crushes Garlic's Claim to Lower Cholesterol
Neither the fresh or pill-packaged varieties brought LDL levels
down.
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Gene Variant Keeps Blood Triglyceride Levels Low
And it's much more common in whites than blacks, research shows.
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Black Soya Beans May Help Prevent Weight Gain
Rat study suggests they also lower cholesterol, help prevent
diabetes
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February 19, 2007
Experts Issue New Heart Disease Guidelines for Women
American Heart Association recommendations now focus on a woman's
lifetime risk.
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Lowering Cholesterol Lowers Women's Stroke Risk
Start paying attention to this risk factor when young, experts
urge.
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February 16, 2007
Experts Devise New Women's Heart Risk Predictor
It will help more women get the help they need sooner,
cardiologists say.
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February 8, 2007
Better Control of Diabetes Could Reduce Stroke
Most patients didn't manage their symptoms before attack, study
found
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February 6, 2007
Study Sees Benefits in Boosting Levels of 'Good' Cholesterol
Doing so helps reduce plaque in arteries.
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February 2, 2007
Gene Variant May Predict Heart Disease, Stroke
Early signs of trouble seen in gene carriers
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January 26, 2007
U.S. Kids' Health Habits Put Them at Risk
Only about 2% meet current guidelines for exercise and diet, study
finds
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January 23, 2007
Metabolic Syndrome Predicts Heart Risk: Study
The syndrome includes factors such as obesity and high blood
pressure.
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January 18, 2007
Some Blood Pressure Drugs Boost Diabetes Risk
Treatment should be tailored to individual patients, experts say.
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January 12, 2007
Low-Income Minorities at Risk for Peripheral Artery Disease
Study urges importance of education, screenings to help curb
amputations in worst cases
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January 10, 2007
Experimental Drug Tackles Inherited High Cholesterol
But study was small and the compound has downsides, experts
caution.
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January 8, 2007
Early Blood Pressure Problems Signal Heart Trouble
Study of young American Indians found hypertension raised risk for
enlarged heart
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Girls Most Likely to Gain Weight as Pre-Teens
Report urges interventions before the age of 9 or 10
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January 6, 2007
Boost Your Health With Spices
Substituting herbs for salts and fats contributes to a better diet,
expert says
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January 4, 2007
Liver Sugars May Help Control Triglycerides
The blood fats are a major cause of artery-clogging illness
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December 28, 2006
Cholesterol's Role in Parkinson's Remains Elusive
Study finds a paradox as subjects with low levels of 'bad' LDL more
likely to have disease
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Heart Disease, Stroke Still Big Killers
Latest U.S. statistics suggest obesity, smoking are largely to
blame.
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December 23, 2006
Healthy Hearts Never Take a Holiday
Expert suggests giving yourself a present by watching alcohol and
food intake year-round
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December 20, 2006
Traditional Heart Risk Factors Outdo Biomarkers
Researcher says newer measures not ready for primetime
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December 13, 2006
Researchers Uncover Process Leading to Arterial Plaque Rupture
Findings may be key to alternative therapies to prevent strokes,
heart attacks
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December 11, 2006
Raising 'Good' Cholesterol Levels Still a Worthy Goal
Despite death of Pfizer drug, researchers say investigation of
concept should continue.
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December 8, 2006
Huntington's Disease Linked to High Brain Cholesterol
Progressive neurological illness may stem from lipid overdelivery
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December 7, 2006
Statin Users Risk Heart Attacks by Stopping Treatment
Dutch study finds chance for incident increased at least 30
percent.
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December 6, 2006
New York City Bans Trans Fats at Restaurants
As of July 2007, restaurants will not be permitted to use most frying oils that contain artery-clogging trans fats and by July 2008 they won't be allowed to serve any foods that contain trans fats.
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December 4, 2006
Doctors Divided Over Loss of Experimental Cholesterol Drug
Pfizer compound sought to raise 'good' cholesterol, but trial
revealed unacceptable death rate.
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Blood Pressure Often Higher in Boys Than Girls
Finding might explain why men are more prone to hypertension,
experts say
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November 28, 2006
Statins Cut Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke in Those Without Heart
Disease
But the drugs didn't reduce threat of coronary heart disease or
overall death.
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November 27, 2006
Newly Depressed Heart-Attack Patients at Cardiac Risk
Their odds of second attack are higher than for those with prior
history of depression, study finds.
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November 17, 2006
Bad Diet? Urine Test May Tell
It's a quick, cheap way for doctors to assess eating habits, study
finds
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November 16, 2006
Higher Resting Heart Rate May Boost Death Risk
Odds rose with more frequent beats per minute, study found
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Low Cholesterol Lowers Risk for Aggressive Prostate Cancer
But men's overall risk for prostate tumors remains the same, study
finds
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November 13, 2006
Low-Carb Diet Can Be Heart-Healthy
But get dietary fats from plant sources, not meat, experts say.
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November 12, 2006
Clogged Arteries Showing Up in Kids
Fatty diets, lack of exercise are boosting children's heart risks,
study shows.
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November 9, 2006
Cholesterol Control Boosts Lymphoma Survivors' Outcomes
Cancer treatment leaves patients prone to heart disease, experts
note
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November 7, 2006
Malaria Drug May Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Chloroquine is giving clues to the group of risk factors that harm
the heart.
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October 13, 2006
Keep Your Heart in Tick Tock Shape
Nutrition expert Heather Reese gives tips on how to keep your heart healthy.
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Striking Back After a Stroke: Cleo's Story
I'm Cleo Hutton, a nurse, author, speaker, stroke hero, and advocate for other stroke heroes and their families. Life is not a bed of roses. Among those beautiful and delicate roses are many thorns. I had a sudden devastating stroke at the age of 43.