Red Wine is Advancing the Treatment of Heart Disease
Antioxidant compounds found in red wine are advancing the treatment of heart disease -- the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S.
Statins Raise Aggression in Women, Lower it in Men
Can statins be causing aggressive behavior in women - and does age make a difference in the level of aggression? See what a new...
Ibuprofen Blocks Aspirin’s Ability To Protect Against Heart Attacks
The ibuprofen that you take to ease arthritis pain can counteract the aspirin that you take to protect your heart, according to researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
Obamacare Improved Heart Health of Americans, Especially Men
Under Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act, Americans have more preventive care for heart health - which in turn has lead to overall better cardiovascular health, timely diabetes screening and reduced risk of heart disease.
Breakthrough Finding: Targeting Beclin-1 May Combat Diabetic Heart Disease
At least 60% of people with diabetes die because of heart disease and cardiovascular complications. A new finding has discovered why - and have...
Unhealthy Fat Levels in Type 1 Diabetes May Be Treatable
A drug being studied to block cancer growth has been shown to restore healthier levels of fat, or lipids, in people with type 1...
Research Shows Link Between Diabetes, Heart Disease and Cancer
There are a number of risk factors shared between diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and several different types of cancer. In a major symposium at the...
Diabetes-Related Death from Cardiovascular Disease Predicted by Heart Calcium Scan
The best way for doctors to predict which diabetes patients are at the greatest risk for heart disease is to use a coronary artery calcium (CAC) test in addition to the most commonly used assessment tool.
Study Finds Best Diabetes Drug for Lowering Heart Disease Death Risk
The most commonly prescribed stand-alone drug for type 2 diabetes reduces the relative risk of dying from heart disease as much as 40-percent more...
Study: Vitamin D Prevents Diabetes and Atherosclerosis (Clogged Arteries)
New research suggests vitamin D plays a major role in preventing the inflammation that leads to type 2 diabetes and atherosclerosis -- and may...
After Menopause, Hormones With Statins May Help Heart, Prevent Stroke, T2 Diabetes
Study shows that women who took both hormones and statins had a significantly lower risk of dying of any cause and a moderately lower...
Anti-Diabetic Drug May Reduce Post-Stroke Brain Damage
Scientists have discovered a new potential therapy that may reduce brain damage following stroke in type 2 diabetic patients. The suggested drug, linagliptin, is...
NCEP Updates Guidelines For Treatment Of Blood Cholesterol
NCEP suggests that people at risk for heart attack and stroke would benefit from more intensive cholesterol-lowering therapies.
Risk of Using Rasilez with Certain Blood Pressure-Lowering Drugs
Researchers have published the first detailed figures showing the risk of using the prescription drug Rasilez in combination with certain other blood pressure-lowering medications.
Does Everyday Mindfulness Lead to Healthy Glucose Levels?
Does everyday mindfulness lead to better health? A new study from Brown University looked into the connection between higher mindfulness and healthier glucose levels. ...
Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at Higher Risk of Surprise Heart Attack
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, then you are at an increased risk of a surprise heart attack - which means you had no symptoms...
