February a good time to check out your heart health February is National Heart Month and a good time to look at your risk factors for heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke kill one in every 3.7 men and one in every 2.4 women. Heart disease is our nation’s number […]
Inhibition of Microsomal Triglyceride Transfer Protein in Familial New England Journal of Medicine - Background Patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia have markedly elevated cholesterol levels, which respond microsomal triglyceride transfer protein, in six patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. All lipid-lowering
Exercise: Key to good sex, good sleepCNN - Obviously, […]
Class on nutrition, exercise tips to lower cholestorol, triglycerides Jessica Gourley, a registered dietitian at the Johnson City Medical Center, plans to conduct a free program called “Lowering Your Cholesterol and Triglycerides” at the Health Resources Center, Johnson City Medical Centers outreach facility in The Mall at Johnson City.
Proposed N.D. Biodiesel Plant SoldMSN MoneyCentral - The federal Food and Drug Administration last year said canola oil and some foods made with it will be allowed to make the claim that the oil reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. That, combined with the burgeoning demand for biodiesel, is good
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Hominy & HashAmerican Reporter - We are to credit cinnamon for the lowering of your cholesterol?” “I understand there’s no scientific evidence that it helps, Doctor, but word is going around that people find dramatic results by putting a quarter teaspoon in their tea or coffee
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Aerobic ExerciseKansas City Channel - As blood is pumped faster, it must be oxygenated more quickly, which quickens respiration. Aerobic exercise strengthens the heart and boosts healthy cholestrol levels. Low impact aerobics include walking and swimming. Running, tennis and dance are
The treatment of Type 2 diabetesHealth 24 - While a low fat […]
Exotic, spicy Zinfandels find affinity with tagine Zinfandel has many styles depending upon where it is grown, so it is challenging to find the perfect recipe to balance with all the styles of Zinfandel available to drink. Older vines, with their reduced yields and resulting concentrated flavors, make…
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Spices and herbs may help you avoid diseaseCNN - The compounds in turmeric have demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cholesterol-lowering properties — all thought to be involved in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease,” says Sally Frautschy, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine and
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Children With Heart Defects Can Benefit From ExerciseMedical News Today - Many children with serious congenital heart disease, who are typically urged to restrict their activity, can improve their cardiovascular function and exercise capacity through a cardiac rehabilitation program, say researchers at Children’s Hospital
Heart disease risk factors can be stoppedEarthtimes - SAN […]
How Lifestyle Affects Heart Disease Explored By American Journal Of Medical News Today - Although some risk factors, such as age and heredity, cannot be controlled, many factors, including smoking, cholesterol, blood The article concludes that intervention from health care providers makes good sense, to help heart patients reduce the […]
Merrill Goozner: New GAO Report Debunks Drug Industry Myths The drug industry’s mantra that it costs over $1 billion to develop a new drug gets trotted out every time someone in Congress wants to do something about the high price of drugs. With the incoming Democratic Congress pledging to force Medicare to negotiate drug prices […]
What’s for dinner?Cleveland Plain Dealer - Bring to a simmer over medium heat, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, uncovered, until heated through, about 3 per serving: calories, 440; total fat, 16 grams; carbohydrates, 58 grams; protein, 16 grams; fiber, 8 grams; cholesterol, 55
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Scrutiny of Other Heart Drugs Could Grow After Failed Trial New York Times - Roche, the Swiss pharmaceutical company, is developing a good cholestoral drug that is scheduled to enter the final phase of study before approval, called phase three trials. Industry analysts said last night that the Food and Drug Administration
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New Study on Parkinsons Patients and Heart Condition There is a warning out for Parkinson’s disease patients taking the drugs Permax and Dostinex. Researchers in North Carolina and Europe have found a link between the drugs and a heart condition.
Heart Health: Vitamin Does Not Prevent Death by Heart Disease Vitamin B12 is not effective in preventing strokes, […]
New Test Identifies Early Heart Risk in Children The American Heart Association says more than 70 million people in the U.S. have some form of heart disease. Now, through a simple blood test, children at early risk for heart disease can be identified.
Daiichi Sankyo Files Supplemental NDA For WelChol Drug Daiichi Sankyo Inc. (4568.TO) filed a supplemental […]
Good for the heart is also good for the brainOttawa Citizen (subscription), Canada - 19 hours ago… day which may explain why the survey showed that Alzheimer s is now the second most feared, age-related illness, (behind cancer and tied with heart disease). …
Heart Disease Leading Killer in US: ReportABC News - Dec 29, 2006By APRIL […]
New York bans fats in restaurants menusdomain-B, India - Dec 6, 2006… board of health administration has banned serving preparations containing most artificial trans fats from 1 July, 2007 to combat cholestrol-induced diseases …
Noxapater School holds health fair; plans future health eventsWinston County Journal, MS - Dec 13, 2006… School staff provided a hearing screening, Sta-Home Hospice gave […]
New Blood Test Helps Identify Kids At Risk of Heart Trouble The American Heart Association says more than 70 million people in this country have a form of heart disease. High cholesterol is a major cause of heart disease and heart attack. But there may be a way to prevent it in some people, thanks to […]
Pfizer stops clinical trials of cholestorol-controlling Torcetrapib Citing the “interests of patient safety,” US drug manufacturer Pfizer said it was stopping all clinical trials of the cholesterol-controlling drug Torcetrapib.