News tagged with risk of cardiovascular disease

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Whole walnuts and their extracted oil improve cardiovascular disease risk

(Medical Xpress)—Consumption of whole walnuts or their extracted oil can reduce cardiovascular risk through a mechanism other than simply lowering cholesterol, according to a team of Penn State, Tufts University ...

Health created May 08, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New QResearch tool to improve stroke treatment

(Medical Xpress)—University of Nottingham researchers have developed a new predictive tool to help GPs identify and treat patients at risk of stroke.

Cardiology created May 16, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hysterectomy does not increase risk of cardiovascular disease

Having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase a woman's risk of cardiovascular disease compared to women who reach natural menopause, contrary to many previously reported studies, according ...

Cardiology created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Pets may help reduce your risk of heart disease

Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.

Cardiology created May 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Treatment by naturopathic doctors shows reduction in cardiovascular risk factors

Counselling and treatment with naturopathic care as well as enhanced usual care reduced the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, a risk factor for heart disease, by 17% over a year for participants in a randomized controlled ...

Cardiology created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mental vulnerability associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease

People deemed to be "mentally vulnerable" are at a significantly increased risk of both fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease, according to results of a large population study from Denmark. The details of the study were ...

Cardiology created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Health MOT' programme could uncover 440,000 new diabetes, heart or kidney patients per year

Leicester researchers believe a new health MOT-style programme for over-40s is likely to uncover more diabetes, kidney or heart patients than expected.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0