Top Heart Disease News
Staying informed is key to battling heart disease. Treatment, diet, and suggested excercise are constantly changing. You'll also be surprised to learn what other factors can affect the health of your heart.
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Mini-strokes linked to vision loss
Ophthalmologists in Hong Kong have found that people who suffer a type of mini-stroke called a silent cerebral infarct are more likely to develop glaucoma, even if they have normal pressure in the fluid in their eye. Read Summary > -
Stroke recovery often leads to slow decline: study
Results from a new study suggest that within five years of suffering a stroke, even people who initially recover often slip into a gradual decline, particularly if they have limited access to health care. Read Summary > -
Detecting Disease Through the Eyes
From diabetes to cancer -- it can all be spotted by taking a closer look at your eyes. A new laser scan is helping doctors find major health problems sooner. Read More > -
Veggie Heavy 'Eco-Atkins' Diet Improves Cholesterol
One of the hottest diet trends of the past decade is back, but this time, meat is taking a backseat to vegetables. Read More > -
Scientists Unlock Secrets of Red Wine's Health Benefits
For nearly 200 years, red wine has been touted for its unmatched health benefits. It's been shown to do everything from preventing cancer to protecting the heart and brain from damage to preventing age-related disorders such as diabetes and inflammation. Now, researchers said they are finally starting to scientifically explain these widespread benefits. Read More > -
Weight Loss Tune-Up
Ninety-three million Americans are obese. When diet and exercise don't work, 200,000 will turn to gastric bypass for help. But what happens when gastric bypass doesn't do the trick? A new procedure that "tunes up" the weight loss process may be the answer. Read More > -
Diabetes and Sleep Apnea
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Taking Steps After a Stroke
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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. Read More >
