High ephedra doses tied to stroke risk
High ephedra doses tied to stroke risk A new study backs up case reports tying the weight-loss herb ephedra to the risk of stroke but the risk appears…
Black tea may lower heart disease risk
Black tea may lower heart disease risk A study of over 3,400 adults in Saudi Arabia found that those who drank more than 6 cups of tea per day had a more…
Fish may prevent stroke in men
Fish may prevent stroke in men Men who eat just one serving of fish a month may have a lower risk of the most common type of stroke, which occurs when blood…
Vegetarian cheese lowers cholesterol levels
Vegetarian cheese lowers cholesterol levels Eating cheese made from vegetable oils rather than milk fat can reduce cholesterol levels in some people, a study…
Report supports folic acid for heart health
Report supports folic acid for heart health High blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine may raise the risk of heart disease, stroke and blood clots in…
Soy nuts lower high blood pressure
Soy nuts lower high blood pressure Eating dry-roasted soy nuts may help post-menopausal women lower their blood pressure, according to a study released last…
Antioxidant vitamins may not protect the heart
Antioxidant vitamins may not protect the heart Antioxidant vitamins, either alone or in combination with hormone replacement therapy (HRT), do not appear to…
Atkins-type diet may not be so bad for cholesterol
Atkins-type diet may not be so bad for cholesterol A very low carbohydrate, Atkins-type diet appears to shift the size of cholesterol particles from small to…
Foods cooked at high heat linked to heart disease
Foods cooked at high heat linked to heart disease People with diabetes may be able to lower their risk of heart disease by consuming foods cooked at…
Eat fish to keep heart healthy, say experts
Eat fish to keep heart healthy, say experts People should try to eat at least two servings of fish every week to get a good dose of heart-healthy omega-3…