Fitness Level May Predict Women’s Hypertension Risk
A woman's physical fitness level may mitigate the effect of stress on her risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a new study.
Researchers Link Red Wine to Good Cholesterol
Researchers in France have found differences in red wine drinkers' good cholesterol, which could account for the drink's beneficial effects against cardiovascular disease.
Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men
Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Will A Banana A Day Keep A Stroke Away? Low Potassium Intake May Increase...
People with a low amount of potassium in their diet may have an increased risk of stroke according to a new study.
Study Finds Strong Link Between Obesity and Risk For Heart Failure
According to a new study, excess body weight is strongly and independently associated with an increased risk of heart failure.
Substance Found in Sharks Could Lead to Weight Loss Drug
A substance derived from dogfish sharks suppresses appetite and decreases body weight in rodents, making it a potential new, safe anti-obesity treatment.
Consuming More Calories and Fats May Be Associated With A Higher Risk of Alzheimer...
Eating more calories and fats may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer disease in some people, according to an article in the August issue of The Archives of Neurology.
Hormone Found To Reduce Appetite By A Third
An international team of scientists has discovered a hormone that can significantly decrease the appetite, reducing the amount of food eaten in a day by a third.
Babies Fond of Salt Have Higher Blood Pressure, a Grandparent with Hypertension
Within three days of birth some babies exhibit a unique response to salty taste – and the response is strongest in babies who have at least one grandparent with a history of hypertension.
Cooking Sweet Corn Boosts its Ability to Fight Cancer and Heart Disease
Hurrah for hominy. Cooking sweet corn, whether you cream it, steam it or keep it on the cob, unleashes beneficial nutrients that can substantially reduce the chance of heart disease and cancer.
Obesity Might Play Part in Increasing Breast Cancer Rates Among Hispanics. Study Links Body...
Hispanic women have been known to run a lower risk of developing breast cancer than most other women, but their breast cancer rates are climbing-and increasing obesity is one factor that might be to blame.
Kids Need Repeated Messages, Support On Healthy Eating
Middle schoolers exposed to an intensive campaign urging them to eat more fruits and vegetables actually did so, but not enough to improve their overall eating patterns.
Researchers Identify Pathway That Helps Keep Weight in Check
A study offers a new explanation for how the brain makes adjustments to the body's metabolic rate to prevent extra calories from turning into extra pounds.
‘White Coat Effect’ Has Adverse Effect on Blood Pressure Readings
GPs should not make decisions about treating patients with hypertension based on high readings of blood pressure they have taken, finds a study in this week's BMJ.
New P.E. Study Demonstrates Vigorous Exercise Can Lower Adolescents’ Body Fat, Blood Pressure
By cutting the time adolescents spend standing around in school physical education classes and boosting the amount of exercise they do, experts have shown they can control the children's body fat and lower their blood pressure.
Extended-Release Niacin Effective in Low Doses for Diabetics
Niacin, a medication once discouraged for the treatment of lipid abnormalities in patients with diabetes, has the potential ability, when given in low doses, to be well-tolerated and effective.
