General
Daily Back Pain Decreases Quality of Life, Increases Heart Disease in Elderly Women
08/23/07
General, Research, Prevention
Running the Numbers: Women and Cholesterol Awareness
08/22/07
Living Well, Prevention, Research, Disease Basics, General
Women under the age of 45 are four times more likely to know how much they weighed in high school as they are to know their cholesterol number, according to the results of a national survey released today by the Society for Women’s Health Research.
Controlling Cholesterol Could Save Diabetic Heart
08/21/07
Prevention, General
If you think most diabetics know heart disease is a large threat for them, think again. If they are aware of their increased heart disease risk, they often control their blood sugar to ease the anxiety they feel about their heart health. That is a wise strategy; however, a New York Times article makes that argument that controlling cholesterol is similarly essential for diabetics. It is also quick to point out the tie between blood pressure and heart health.
HDL Still Best Indicator of Coronary Heart Disease Risk
08/16/07
Information for Caregivers, Diagnosis, Research, General
FDA Warns Consumers to Avoid Red Yeast Rice Products Promoted as Treatments for High Cholesterol
08/15/07
Information for Caregivers, Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, General
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products may contain an unauthorized drug that could be harmful to health. The products are promoted as dietary supplements for treating high cholesterol.
Belly Fat Increases Risk of Heart Disease
08/14/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Living Well, Prevention, Research, General
In a study to be published in the Aug. 21 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, investigators at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that people with a larger waist-to-hip ratio may be at increased risk for heart disease. The research evaluates the association between different measures of obesity and the prevalence of arterial disease.
Antioxidants Show No Clear Benefit Against Cardiovascular Events, Death in High-Risk Women
08/13/07
Nutrition & Exercise, Research, General
High Levels of One Antioxidant May Lead to Heart Disease
08/10/07
Living Well, Research, General
SALT LAKE CITY -- Antioxidants are widely considered an important defense against heart disease, but University of Utah researchers have found excessive levels of one antioxidant-reduced glutathione-actually may contribute to the disease.
Heartburn Medications Won't Burn Heart
08/09/07
General, Research, Living Well
Once suspected of increasing the risk of heart attack, two heartburn medications were given the U.S. Food and Drug Administration preliminary stamp of approval today.
Not Enough Shut-eye Can Increase Risk of Heart Disease
08/08/07
Living Well, Research, General
Aside from under-eye bags, blurred vision, and a few more late-afternoon yawns than usual, too little sleep can contribute to significant health problems, including heart disease.
