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Systemic Sclerosis Is an Independent Risk Factor for Atherosclerosis, Study Suggests
May 10, 2011 Systemic sclerosis is an independent determinant for moderate to severe coronary calcification or atherosclerosis, suggests a new study. Conventional cardiovascular risk factors such as age and ... > full story -
'Bad' Cholesterol Not as Bad as People Think, Study Shows
May 5, 2011 The so-called "bad cholesterol" -- low-density lipoprotein commonly called LDL -- may not be so bad after all, according to a new study that casts new light on the cholesterol debate, particularly ... > full story -
Age Alone Should Be Used to Screen for Heart Attacks and Strokes, Say Experts
May 4, 2011 Using age alone to identify those at risk of heart disease or stroke could replace current screening methods without diminishing effectiveness, according to a groundbreaking ... > full story -
Interval Training and Healthy Eating Is Solution to Obesity, Study Shows
April 28, 2011 A program which combines interval training and healthy eating practices seems to be perfectly indicated for those suffering from ... > full story -
Melatonin Might Help Control Weight Gain and Prevent Heart Disease Associated With Obesity
April 28, 2011 Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body that can also be found in some fruits and vegetables as mustard, Goji berries, almonds, sunflower seeds, cardamom, fennel, coriander and cherries. ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency Is Associated With Different Types of Obesity in Black and White Children
April 27, 2011 A recent study found that while black and white children with vitamin D deficiency both had higher fat levels, black children were more likely to have higher levels of fat just under their skin and ... > full story -
Cholesterol Drugs May Improve Blood Flow After Stroke
April 26, 2011 Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may help clot-busting drugs treat strokes, according to ... > full story -
Omega 3: What Is Good for the Heart May Not Be Good for the Prostate, Study Suggests
April 25, 2011 The largest study to examine the association of dietary fats and prostate cancer risk has found what's good for the heart may not be good for the prostate. A U.S. nationwide study involving more than ... > full story -
Toward New Medications for Chronic Brain Diseases
April 20, 2011 A needle-in-the-haystack search through nearly 390,000 chemical compounds had led scientists to a substance that can sneak through the protective barrier surrounding the brain with effects promising ... > full story -
Dietary, Lifestyle Changes Can Significantly Reduce Triglycerides
April 18, 2011 Diet and lifestyle changes that include substituting healthy fats for unhealthy saturated and trans fats, engaging in regular physical activity and losing excess weight can reduce triglycerides -- a ... > full story
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