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Sesame and Rice Bran Oil Lowers Blood Pressure, Improves Cholesterol
September 19, 2012 People who cooked with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils saw a significant drop in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels, according to new ... > full story -
Rx Guide for High Blood Pressure
September 19, 2012 Blood pressure medications are currently failing millions of Americans, who continue to battle hypertension and remain at increased risk for heart attack and ... > full story -
Nanomaterials in a Heart Beat: Nanomaterial May Allow Regeneration of Cardiac Cells
September 19, 2012 Stem cell scientists have capitalized on the electrical properties of a widely used nanomaterial to develop cells which may allow the regeneration of cardiac ... > full story -
Extreme Temperatures May Raise Risk of Premature Cardiovascular Death
September 18, 2012 Extreme temperatures during heat waves and cold spells may increase the risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) death, according to new ... > full story -
Obesity Is Major Contributor to Heart Disease, Impediment to Diagnosis and Treatment
September 18, 2012 Obesity is a major contributor to heart disease that substantially hinders the disease's proper diagnosis and treatment, says a cardiologist researching the impact of obesity and weight loss on the ... > full story -
Early Menopause Associated With Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Stroke, Study Suggests
September 18, 2012 Women who go into early menopause are twice as likely to suffer from coronary heart disease and stroke, new Jresearch suggests. The association holds true in patients from a variety of different ... > full story -
Probing Matters of the Heart: Stem Cell Differentiation Study Sheds Light on Genetic Basis of Heart Disease
September 14, 2012 Biologists have outlined how the interaction of genes, proteins that bind DNA, and molecules that modify those genes and proteins, direct the development of stem cells into mature heart ... > full story -
Researchers Find Our Inner Reptile Hearts
September 14, 2012 Researchers have finally succeeded in showing that the spongy tissue in reptile hearts is the forerunner of the complex hearts of both birds and mammals. The new knowledge provides a deeper ... > full story -
'Mini' Stroke Can Cause Major Disability, May Warrant Clot-Busters
September 13, 2012 A transient ischemic attack, TIA or a "mini stroke," can lead to serious disability, but is frequently deemed by doctors too mild to treat, according to a new ... > full story -
Scientists Map the Genomic Blueprint of the Heart
September 13, 2012 Scientists have revealed the precise order and timing of hundreds of genetic "switches" required to construct a fully functional heart from embryonic heart cells -- providing new clues into the ... > full story
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