Low vitamin D level raises heart attack risk
Low vitamin D level raises heart attack risk Men who have low levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of heart attack, according to new research published in…
Gout may raise risk of heart disease
Gout may raise risk of heart disease For men at risk for heart disease, having an arthritic condition called gout may further boost their odds of dying from…
Men and women metabolize fructose differently
Men and women metabolize fructose differently A high fructose diet affects men and women differently, with men being less efficient than women, say…
Sodium may not boost heart disease risk
Sodium may not boost heart disease risk Contrary to popular belief, eating a high sodium diet may not increase risk of death from heart disease, say…
Weight loss supplements may carry heart risk
Weight loss supplements may carry heart risk The majority (75%) of weight loss supplements bought online as part of a study contained ingredients that could…
Fish oil plus low linoleic acid diet may decrease heart disease risk
Fish oil plus low linoleic acid diet may decrease heart disease risk Supplementing with fish oil while using low linoleic acid cooking oils…
B vitamins fail to lower heart disease risk
B vitamins fail to lower heart disease risk Supplementing with B vitamins to reduce high levels of homocysteine - a blood protein that's…
DASH diet cuts teens' blood pressure
DASH diet cuts teens' blood pressure Adolescents with elevated blood pressure can lower their blood pressure and improve their nutrient intake by following a…
Vitamin D works against peripheral artery disease
Vitamin D works against peripheral artery disease Vitamin D may protect people from peripheral artery disease (PAD), a vascular disease in which fatty…
Soy protein benefits Type 2 diabetics with kidney disease
Soy protein benefits Type 2 diabetics with kidney disease Eating soy protein appears to have long-term positive effects on the heart, blood vessels and…