News tagged with risk of heart disease
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Four genes indentified that influence levels of 'bad' cholesterol
Scientists at the Texas Biomedical Research Institute in San Antonio have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of "bad" cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the ...
Medical research
May 15, 2013 |
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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
May 08, 2013 |
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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
May 16, 2013 |
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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
May 09, 2013 |
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Sunshine could benefit health and prolong life, study suggests
Exposing skin to sunlight may help to reduce blood pressure, cut the risk of heart attack and stroke – and even prolong life, a study suggests.
Health
May 07, 2013 |
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Increased risk of heart attack and death with progressive coronary artery calcium buildup
Patients with increasing accumulations of coronary artery calcium were more than six times more likely to suffer from a heart attack or die from heart disease than patients who didn't have increasing accumulations, according ...
Cardiology
May 02, 2013 |
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Low HDL-cholesterol—Not quantity, but quality
Many of the genes regulating the inflammation and immune response of the body are also associated with low HDL-cholesterol levels in the circulation, tells the recent study conducted at the University of ...
Cardiology
Apr 30, 2013 |
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Diabetes target achievement up from 1999 to 2010, more needed
(HealthDay)—For U.S. adults with diabetes there has been an improvement in achievement of targets from 1999 to 2010, but many still do not meet the recommended goals, according to research published in ...
Diabetes
Apr 25, 2013 |
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