A small proportion of obese people may not face a higher risk for diabetes and heart disease often associated with obesity, according to new research presented this past weekend at a meeting of the En... [Read More]
Use of a score based on the amount of calcium in coronary arteries in addition to traditional risk factors improved the classification of risk for prediction of coronary heart disease events, and plac... [Read More]
The British Heart Foundation is to fund research exploring the link between Bisphenol A (BPA), a manmade chemical found in commonly used plastics, and heartdisease.... [Read More]
Studying Drosophila (fruit flies), an international team investigated 7,061 genes and built a detailed map that shows how a portion of these genes contribute to heart function and disease[Read More]
Despite the controversies about the health benefits of tea, a new study says drinking tea or coffee in moderation can protect the individual against heart disease.... [Read More]
UTRECHT, Netherlands, June 19 (UPI) -- A large study in the Netherlands found moderate consumption of coffee or tea cuts the risk of heart disease significantly, researchers say.... [Read More]
( The Endocrine Society ) Obese people without metabolic risk factors for diabetes and heart disease, such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, do not have the elevated cardiovascular risk typical ... [Read More]
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