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New Way to Look Finds More at Risk of Heart Disease
February 13, 2013 A nursing student uses a support tool with Framingham Risk Score to identify endangered patients the widely accepted FRS ... > full story -
Dark Chocolate and Red Wine the Food of Love and Health
February 11, 2013 Valentine's Day staples of dark chocolate and red wine fuel the heart with love and health year 'round, says a dietitian. Catechins and resveratrol are just a few of the nutritional properties that ... > full story -
Southern Diet Could Raise Your Risk of Stroke
February 7, 2013 Eating lots of Southern cuisine is linked to increased stroke risk. A Southern-style diet includes fried foods, organ meats, sugary drinks and a lot of salt. African-Americans are five times more ... > full story -
Study Identifies Liver Gene That Regulates Cholesterol and Fat Blood Levels
February 7, 2013 Researchers have identified a microRNA liver gene, miR-27b, which regulates lipid (cholesterol or fat) levels in the blood. This regulator gene controls multiple genes involved in ... > full story -
Genetic Variation Doubles Risk of Aortic Valve Calcification
February 6, 2013 Researchers have found a genetic variant that doubles the likelihood that people will have calcium deposits on their aortic valve. Such calcification, if it becomes severe, can cause narrowing or a ... > full storyMore: -
Omega-3-Rich Ground Beef Available Soon
February 4, 2013 Beef-lovers will soon have a tasty way to stock up on omega-3s thanks to ground beef with 200 milligrams of omega-3 fatty ... > full story -
Family History Plays a Major Role in Heart Health
January 31, 2013 If you exercise, eat right and don't smoke, a history of heart disease in your family can still put you at risk -- even if you are a ... > full story -
Vegetarianism Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease by Up to a Third
January 30, 2013 The risk of hospitalization or death from heart disease is 32 percent lower in vegetarians than people who eat meat and fish, according to a new study. Heart disease is the single largest cause of ... > full story -
Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Most Important Indicators of Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics
January 28, 2013 For people with diabetes, meeting the recommended guidelines for blood pressure and cholesterol is even more important than meeting the guidelines for blood sugar control in reducing the risk of ... > full story -
Cows Fed Flaxseed Produce More Nutritious Dairy Products
January 26, 2013 Dairy cows that are fed flaxseed produce more nutritious milk, with more omega-3 fatty acids and less saturated ... > full story
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