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Vegetarian Diets Can Help Prevent Chronic Diseases, American Dietetic Association Says
July 1, 2009 — The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and ... > full story -
Best Heart Disease And Stroke Treatments For Patients With Diabetes Found With New Tool
June 29, 2009 — Researchers have developed a computer model that medical doctors can use to determine the best time to begin using statin therapy in diabetes patients to help prevent heart disease and ... > full story -
Deaths From Heart Disease In Canada Decreased 30 Percent: 10-Year National Study
June 22, 2009 — Rates of death and hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease declined 30 percent over a 10-year period in Canada, according to a new ... > full story -
More Patients Across The World Lowering 'Bad' Cholesterol
June 22, 2009 — More people in the past decade have lowered their level of "bad" LDL cholesterol to acceptable ranges. In the United States, the overall compliance rate of LDL at target levels has nearly doubled ... > full story -
Statins Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease, According To New Study
June 22, 2009 — High cholesterol levels are considered to be a risk factor not only for cardiovascular disease including stroke, but also for the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Therefore, many cholesterol ... > full story -
Gene Inhibition May Help Normalize Type 2 Diabetes
June 18, 2009 — In research that could lead to new approaches for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, scientists have found that suppressing a liver enzyme that induces glucose production helped diminish the symptoms ... > full story -
Statins Don't Lower Risk Of Pneumonia In Elderly, Study Shows
June 16, 2009 — Popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor (atorvastatin) don't lower the risk of pneumonia, according to a new study. Prior research based on automated claims data had raised some hope ... > full story -
Income, Education, Important Factors In Heart Disease Risk
June 16, 2009 — Doctors who ignore the socioeconomic status of patients when evaluating their risk for heart disease are missing a crucial element that might result in inadequate treatment, according to a new ... > full story -
Trans Fats Hinder Multiple Steps In Blood Flow Regulation Pathways
June 16, 2009 — Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils in processed foods contain trans fatty acids that interfere with the regulation of blood flow. A new report reveals a new way in which these "trans fats" gum up ... > full story -
Following The Dietary Guidelines May Slow Heart Disease In Women
June 15, 2009 — The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) provide guidance to promote health and reduce risk of chronic diseases. However, what evidence is there that following the DGA optimizes health? Is this ... > full story
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