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It cites 14 international studies showing physical activity can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 28 to 58 per cent.. Diabetes risk could fall by as much as 46 per cent and six out of 10 studies on exercise and breast cancer found the risk of getting the disease fell by up to 67 per cent for those who were physically active. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Large waist almost doubles premature death risk Nov 13, 2008
An increased risk of mortality may be particularly related to storing fat around the waistline because fatty tissue in this areasecretes cytokines, hormones and metabolically active compounds that can contribute to the development of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancers, suggest the authors. Tobias Pischon, the lead author of the paper, said "The most important result of our study is the finding that not just being overweight, but also the distribution of body fat,... (Xinhuanet, China)
Sex hormones may affect your heart Nov 13, 2008
We know many things that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, such as high cholesterol and diabetes, says Dr. Erin D. Michos, assistant professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and its Heart and Vascular Institute ... For their research, the researchers used data from 2,700 male and 1,646 postmenopausal female participants in the ongoing Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) study, which has been tracking patients of four different races since... (Times of India)
Vitamins C, E Do Not Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Nov 13, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Neither vitamin C nor vitamin E supplements cut the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, in a U.S. study published on Sunday ... "People should continue to focus on eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and controlling known risk factors such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," Dr. Howard Sesso, one of the researchers, said in a statement ... A commentary by an Italian researcher... (MEDLINEplus)
Obese Kids Have Old Arteries Nov 13, 2008
"These data further illustrate the potential detrimental effects of obesity and its related risk factors, particularly components of the metabolic syndrome, on cardiovascular disease in children," said Dr. Carl Lavie, medical director of cardiac rehabilitation and prevention director of the Stress Testing Laboratory at Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute in New Orleans. And even beyond the results of this study, said Dr. Catherine McNeal, an associate professor of internal medicine and an... (MEDLINEplus)
Retired NFL Players Don't Face Greater Heart Risk Nov 13, 2008
TUESDAY, Nov. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Despite their large body size, former professional football players aren't at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a study that looked at 201 retired NFL players. The players, average age 55. (MEDLINEplus)
Juvenile Arthritis Teens Less Physically Active Nov 13, 2008
"Low physical activity levels increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. It can also result in a decline in physical fitness and "reinforces social isolation. " "We have designed an intervention to improve physical activity in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis," Lelieveld continued. "It is an interactive e-learning program and a pilot will start beginning of 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
After Decades, Decreases in Heart Risk Factors Level Off Nov 13, 2008
An analysis of national data revealed that the average age-adjusted 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease decreased from 10 percent to 7. 9 percent from the period 1976-1980 to the period 1988-1994. (MEDLINEplus)
Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery Nov 13, 2008
"Stroke is one of the most devastating complications of cardiovascular disease," he said. "For that reason, we would be very reluctant to use beta blockers in noncomplicated patients.". (MEDLINEplus)
Speed Not Always of the Essence with Heart Cases in ER Nov 13, 2008
Study found some low-risk patients can wait for tests. Monday, November 10, 2008. (MEDLINEplus)
Earnings Roundup Nov 13, 2008
Cardium Therapeutics, which develops products for cardiovascular disease, reported a third-quarter loss of $6. 2 million, or 13 cents a share, compared with a loss of $6. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Large Waist Doubles Death Risk Nov 13, 2008
An increased risk of mortality may be particularly related to storing fat around the waistline because fatty tissue in this area secretes cytokines, hormones and metabolically active compounds that can contribute to the development of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases and cancers, suggest the authors ... Participants with a high BMI, compared with those in the medium range, died more often from cardiovascular diseases or from cancer. (Newsmax)
Call for mass lung disease screening Nov 13, 2008
The federal Government has identified cardiovascular disease and diabetes as national health priorities, despite their lower prevalence based on the new analysis ... 8 billion, making it more costly than cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis or arthritis. (The Australian)
Major Independent Study Underscores Utility of deCODE MI(TM) for Better Predicting Risk of Heart Attack, Informing Statin Therapy Nov 12, 2008
In the study today, the Baylor team and colleagues from other academic institutions analyzed the clinical utility of testing for the 9p21 risk factor by adding it to a range of standard CHD risk factors followed by ARIC, a major, NIH-funded prospective study of cardiovascular disease and care begun in 1987 ... deCODE is a global leader in human genetics, and has identified key variations in the genome (SNPs) conferring increased risk of major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease... (PR Newswire)
GeneNews restructures operations Nov 12, 2008
We will also be better positioned to attract resources and expertise to facilitate the commercial launch of our products in China, Malaysia and the surrounding regions. " Dr. Dreismann continued: "This restructuring will result in a substantial reduction in cash expenditures in Canada over the near term and allows us to completely refocus our North American sources on the commercialization of our lead ColonSentry(TM) product in Canada and the U.S. As we roll out our test in additional regions in... (Canada Newswire)
Eat Well, Be Fit: Learn the difference between good and bad fats Nov 12, 2008
FDA.gov. You can also check out the New England Journal of Medicine article, Trans Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease (2006) 354: 15. For more information about this committee, or to see past articles, contact the Needham Health Department at 781-455-7523 or visit the Web site at http://www. (Needham Tab, MA)
Pot belly linked to heart disease Nov 12, 2008
The authors looked at men and women who underwent medical tests and imaging scans to identify the early signs of atherosclerosis - the narrowing and hardening of the arteries linked to the development of cardiovascular disease ... Professor James de Lemos, who led the research, said: "Fat that accumulates around your waist seems to be more biologically active as it secretes inflammatory proteins that contribute to atherosclerotic plaque build-up, whereas fat around your hips doesn't appear to... (Yahoo News -- Heart Disease & Cardiovascular Disorders)
Obese People At Increased Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease, Even If They Don't Have High Cholesterol Or Diabetes Nov 12, 2008
11, 2008) Obese people who don t have high cholesterol or diabetes might think they re healthy despite the extra pounds. But new Ohio University research suggests that obesity raises levels of the hormone leptin, which can be as big a threat to the cardiovascular system as cholesterol. (Science Daily)
Cancer Risk From Cardiac CT Overstated, Researchers Say Nov 12, 2008
11, 2008) Radiology and cardiovascular researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, S.C., today presented new data that shows the risk of cancer from exposure to radiation during computed tomography for cardiovascular disease has been overstated and that new estimates are several times lower than previously published conclusions ... In previously published studies, different researchers concluded the risk of cancer from radiation exposure during CT for cardiovascular... (Science Daily)
Blood Pressure Control Inequality Linked To Deaths Among African Americans Nov 12, 2008 Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 12, 2008 Heart needs adequate sleep Nov 12, 2008 New heart disease test could become routine Nov 12, 2008 New lease on an active life Nov 12, 2008 Hormone shows promise in reversing Alzheimers disease and stroke Nov 12, 2008 Fat Kids Have Middle-Aged Arteries Nov 12, 2008 Native Bogalusan Dr. Gerald S. Berenson honored Nov 11, 2008 Winnipeg fan pair makes the connection to 2008 Grey Cup Nov 11, 2008 Taming Vessels to Treat Cancer Nov 11, 2008 How to Prevent or Delay Type 2 Diab... Nov 11, 2008 Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Boost Your Memory Nov 11, 2008 A Kernel of Truth: New Study Reveals Health Benefits of Corn Products Nov 11, 2008 BETTER LIFE: More news on keeping your heart healthy Nov 11, 2008 Sleep to avoid heart disease Nov 11, 2008 Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Nov 11, 2008 Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Nov 11, 2008 High Quality Protein Promotes Optimal Health Nov 11, 2008 Job burn-out 'ups diabetes risk' Nov 11, 2008 Statin Might Help More People Fight Heart Disease Than Thought Nov 11, 2008 Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease Nov 11, 2008 Heart Failure Hospitalizations Up Sharply Nov 11, 2008 Flu Shots Lower Risk of Blood Clots Nov 11, 2008 Eye conditions linked with obstructive sleep apnea Nov 11, 2008 First trial of gene therapy for advanced heart failure shows promising results Nov 11, 2008 New Findings: Fat Makes You Thin Nov 11, 2008 They like to move it, move it! Nov 11, 2008 Statins May Halve Heart-Attack Risk Nov 11, 2008 Less sleep can up heart disease risk Nov 11, 2008 Statins cut risk of stroke, heart attack in study Nov 10, 2008 Physicians' Health Study II Finds No Magic Bullet for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease Nov 10, 2008 VIA Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Results of Phase 2 Studies of VIA-2291 in Patients With Serious Cardiovascular Disease Nov 10, 2008 Unique New Initiative by World-Recognized Specialists in Heart Disease and Diabetes to Reduce Residual Vascular Risk Launched Today Nov 10, 2008 Statin use 'may benefit healthy' Nov 10, 2008 Vitamins C, E do not cut heart attack, stroke risk: study Nov 10, 2008 Statins may benefit healthy people too Nov 10, 2008 Statins seem to halve risk of heart attacks Nov 10, 2008 Cholesterol-Fighting Drugs Show Wider Benefit Nov 10, 2008 Study: Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart 'events' Nov 10, 2008 Researchers discover new risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and a way to control it Nov 10, 2008 Vitamins E and C supplements not effective for prevention of cardiovascular disease in men Nov 10, 2008 Low-dose aspirin does not appear to reduce risk of CV events in patients with diabetes Nov 10, 2008 Crestor Cuts Heart Disease Nov 10, 2008 Flu Shots Reduce Blood Clots in Veins Nov 10, 2008 How to Fight Obesity with Good Heal... Nov 9, 2008 Can Red Wine in Pill Form Help You Lose Weight? Nov 9, 2008 Pregnancy Disorder Signals Need To Screen For Heart Disease Nov 9, 2008 Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 9, 2008 Okuapeman SHS wins cardiovascular quiz competition Nov 9, 2008 Detect diabetes on time Nov 9, 2008 High blood pressure during pregnancy Nov 8, 2008 BETTER LIFE: More on senior health issues Nov 8, 2008 Energy-Dense Foods May Raise Diabetes Risk Nov 8, 2008 Presentations at AHA expand on clinical utility of deCODE's DNA-based tests Nov 8, 2008 UTEP Recieves Grant To Help Border Health Nov 8, 2008 Brandeis and Smart Balance team up to advance heart-healthy research Nov 7, 2008 High Quality Protein Promotes Optimal Health Nov 7, 2008 Metabolic Syndrome Affects One-Fourth US Workers Nov 7, 2008 RELIGION NOTEBOOK: Patrons brunch with author to kick off Jewish book festival Nov 7, 2008 Folic acid and B vitamins are OK, but they're not cancer fighters Nov 6, 2008 Folic Acid, B Vitamins Do Not Appear To Affect Cancer Risk Nov 6, 2008 Steroid Therapies Following Transplant Can Be Eliminated, Study Suggests Nov 6, 2008 Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Nov 6, 2008 Weight Loss Wednesday: The Aspen Clinic Nov 6, 2008 Weight-loss surgery saves lives, studies find Nov 6, 2008
Hypertension is a precursor to cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States and which occurs at the highest rate among black Americans. The researchers analyzed data of 1,545 black adults and 1,335 white adults. (Science Daily)
Joyful Music May Promote Heart Health Nov 12, 2008
It also plays an important role in the development of cardiovascular disease. During the blood vessel dilation test, blood flow in the brachial artery, located in the upper arm, is restricted by a blood pressure cuff and released. (Science Daily)
How sensible scientists can suggest a single antioxidant supplement can have a major effect where patients already have advanced cardiovascular disease is ridiculous ... " However, Dr Ann Walker, of the Health Supplements Information Service, said the findings of the study were "worthless". She said some of the studies which had been examined by the Copenhagen team involved patients who were already seriously ill. "How sensible scientists can suggest that a modest intervention of a single... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
4-fold increase of cardiovascular disease compared with those with longer sleep duration, the researchers wrote in the latest issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine ... But getting adequate sleep is essential to preventing problems such as obesity and diabetes as well as several risk factors for cardiovascular disease including sleep-disordered breathing and night-time hypertension ... Shorter duration of sleep is a predictor of incident cardiovascular disease in older people with... (Globe and Mail)
"This kind of study probably will change cardiac practice," said Dr. Deepak Srivastava, director of the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease at UC San Francisco. "The test will likely become part of the panels that are routinely done. The study provides pretty compelling evidence that even if people have normal cholesterol levels, then they would benefit from statins if they have signs of increased inflammation.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
He said the study reinforces the growing perception among cardiologists that exercise is an inexpensive and effective therapy for nearly all people with cardiovascular disease. And, Smith said, patient compliance might actually improve if the findings could influence the availability of insurance coverage. (News & Observer)
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a pioneer in geriatric medicine, organ transplantation, chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular disease, neurosciences and vaccine research, among others. The School of Medicine trains physicians and biomedical scientists, conducts medical research, and provides health services on a local, national and international level. (EurekAlert!)
This is the latest study to show that obesity can begin to lay the groundwork for cardiovascular disease at a very young age. The children in the study had high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as "bad cholesterol," low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), known as the "good cholesterol," or elevated levels of a type of fat found in the blood called triglycerides. (Newsmax)
Dr. Berenson has ably served many AHA components, such as the Council on Arterio-sclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology; Epidemiology and Prevention, and the previously mention Cardiovascular Disease in the Young. He has been an inspirational leader of the associations Louisiana Affiliate (currently the Greater Southeast Affiliate), of which he was president in 1971. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
TORONTO, Nov. 11 /CNW/ - Touchdown. They showed us exercises that are fun and that can easily be done every day. (Canada Newswire)
Surprisingly, drugs meant to destroy vasculature can make the repairs and may help reverse conditions that lead to cardiovascular disease and blindness. By Rakesh K. Jain. (Scientific American)
Early diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent frequently disabling or deadly complication including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, blindness, and amputation. Can Diabetes Be Cured. (Suite101.com)
It can also lower the risk for diseases that can lead to memory loss, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Your doctor can help you develop an exercise regime that's best for you. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Carotenoids are yellow and orange plant pigments known for their association in the prevention of chronic diseases including cancer, cardiovascular disease and macular degeneration. The study found that milled yellow corn products have a high level of bioaccessibility, which is the amount of nutrients available for absorption by the body after digestion. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
"If you want to manage cardiovascular disease in diabetes, focusing on blood pressure and lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) is where the money is," diabetes association President John Buse told my recently retired USA TODAY colleague Anita Manning, who is for the group during its annual meeting. For more details about the , the one that was halted in February, check out by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, which funded that research. (USA Today -- Money)
They tracked daytime and nighttime blood pressure, sleep duration and cardiovascular disease events such as stroke, heart attack and sudden cardiac death. They recorded 99 incidents of cardiovascular disease, and found the rate among those who slept less than 7 ... "Shorter duration of sleep is a predictor of incident cardiovascular disease in elderly individuals with hypertension," wrote lead author Kazuo Eguchi of Jichi Medical University. (iAfrica.com)
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease and arthritis ... "If significant weight loss could be achieved in the population of overweight and obese individuals, it could be estimated that the number of new asthma cases could fall significantly. "Obesity is a well-established risk factor for diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease and arthritis. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
During the average seven years of follow-up, Adams and his colleagues found that the surgery patients had a 56% decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease, a 92% drop in deaths from diabetes and a 60% decline in deaths from cancer. Those declines were partly offset by an increase in deaths from suicide, accidents and poisoning, but overall the number of deaths dropped by 40% in the surgery group, when adjusted for risks and other factors 213 deaths in the surgery group and 321 in the control... (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
Beef, milk, yogurt, pork, eggs, cheese, fish and poultry are complete high quality proteins that are highly digestible and contain all the essential amino acids your body needs to build and maintain muscle mass and manage weight, sarcopenia, osteoporosis/osteopenia, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. These animal proteins are nutrient powerhouses, providing the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to be healthy. (Agri-View, WI)
Lead researcher Dr Samule Melamed said: "Emotional burn-out may pose a risk to health. "Earlier studies have found it to be associated with cardiovascular disease risk, sleep disturbances, impaired fertility and musculoskeletal pain. "Our finding suggests that the potential damage to health may be greater than suspected and it may also include a risk of diabetes.". (Yahoo News -- Diabetes)
Dr. Howard Weintraub, clinical director of the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at New York University's Langone Medical Center, believes these results will change practice and will expand the universe of people who can benefit from the drug ... "New results from three studies being presented at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions in New Orleans and published in scientific journals today provide the strongest evidence to date that a simple blood test for... (MEDLINEplus)
The vast majority of participants had no history of cardiovascular disease ... 1 percent of men who had a history of cardiovascular disease ... "Although the results did not demonstrate an overall benefit [for vitamins E and C], the results also do not discount the earlier epidemiological data showing that people with high intakes of vitamins E and C may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease," Andrew Shao, vice president of scientific and regulatory affairs at the Council for Responsible... (MEDLINEplus)
Hospitalization rates for coronary heart disease and stroke have decreased since the mid-1980s; heart failure is the only one of three major forms of cardiovascular disease to show an increase. The trend is likely to get worse as the U.S. population continues to age, the study authors said. (MEDLINEplus)
Patients with cardiovascular disease should get the nasal spray vaccine. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and metabolic disorders, including the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus. In the November issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Mayo Clinic researchers outline several interesting associations between sleep disorders and eye disease. (EurekAlert!)
Heart failure is the only cardiovascular disease whose incidence has been increasing rather than decreasing in recent years. . (EurekAlert!)
" Taubes decided to probe why you can't lose weight and why despite supposed improvements in nutrition and fitness American are not only gaining more weight than ever but we also are witnessing an explosion of obesity-related diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes. Taubes' findings were first revealed in the book "Good Calories, Bad Calories: Challenging the Conventional Wisdom on Diet, Weight Control, and Disease. " The blockbuster book was largely overlooked by the... (Newsmax)
As a result, more than 19 percent of children age 6 to 11 are considered seriously overweight, resulting in an increased risk of cardiovascular disease such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol as well as Type 2 diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 80 percent of overweight children are likely to become obese adults, the CDC said. (Florida Times-Union)
But while it was clear that inflammation was a key player in disease, there was no real data to prove that reducing inflammation, as measured by lower levels of the CRP marker in the blood, could prevent future cardiovascular disease in otherwise healthy patients. "When the first studies came out, a lot of us measured CRP, then it fell out of vogue because there was nothing we could do with the result," says Dr. Douglas Weaver, president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). (Time.com)
Getting adequate sleep is essential to preventing health conditions such as obesity and diabetes as well as several risk factors for cardiovascular disease including sleep-disordered breathing and night-time hypertension (high blood pressure) ... Researchers noted patients' sleep duration, daytime and nighttime blood pressure and cardiovascular disease events such as stroke, heart attack and sudden cardiac death ... During follow-up, 99 cardiovascular disease events occurred. (India Times, India)
Using a test they pioneered, scientists from Brigham and Women's Hospital screened patients for evidence of cardiovascular disease missed by conventional cholesterol tests and then gave them preventive doses of a type of drug known as a statin ... Every year, nearly 900,000 Americans die from cardiovascular disease, the nation's number one killer. (Boston Globe)
D., vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, CRN: "We commend the researchers for undertaking this important prevention trial which sought to confirm positive results demonstrated by earlier observational trials on these antioxidant vitamins. Although the results did not demonstrate an overall benefit, the results also do not discount the earlier epidemiological data showing that people with high intakes of vitamins E and C may have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. Nutrition... (PR Newswire)
- In Two Studies Drug was Well-Tolerated, Significantly Inhibited Leukotriene Production, and Reduced Inflammation- - Webcast Conference Call to Discuss Results on Monday, November 10 at 8:30 a.m. ET- NEW ORLEANS and SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a biotechnology company focused on the development of compounds for the treatment of cardiovascular disease, announced today the results of two Phase 2 studies of its lead drug, VIA-2291 ... About... (PR Newswire)
This lipid abnormality is typical in patients with type 2 diabetes or metabolic syndrome and common in patients with established cardiovascular disease. The President of the R3i, Professor Jean-Charles Fruchart of the University of Lille, France said: "We now have unequivocal evidence from numerous studies showing that greater reductions in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar alone will have little, if any, additional impact on residual vascular risk. Therefore,... (PR Newswire)
Overall, the chance of a heart attack, stroke, hospital admission for chest pain or death from cardiovascular disease was cut by 44%, researchers said. A reduction was even seen in those with the lowest chance of a cardiovascular event over the next decade, they said. (BBC News -- UK)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Neither vitamin C nor vitamin E supplements cuts the risk of cardiovascular disease including heart attack and stroke in a U.S. study published on Sunday ... "People should continue to focus on eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly and controlling known risk factors such as high and high blood pressure to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease," Dr. Howard Sesso, one of the researchers, said in a statement ... But a commentary by an Italian researcher accompanying... (Scientific American)
By Thomas H. Maugh II November 10, 2008 In results from an eagerly anticipated study that could dramatically change the treatment of cardiovascular disease, researchers have found that statin drugs -- now given to millions of people with high cholesterol -- can halve the risk of heart attacks and stroke in seemingly healthy patients as well ... "This targets a patient group that normally would not be screened or treated to prevent cardiovascular disease.". (Los Angeles Times)
In results from an eagerly anticipated study that could dramatically change the treatment of cardiovascular disease, researchers have found that statin drugs - now given to millions of people with high cholesterol - can halve the risk of heart attacks and stroke in seemingly healthy patients as well. The study of nearly 18,000 people with normal cholesterol found that the drugs, already among the most widely prescribed in the United States, also lowered the risk of death from heart disease by 20... (AZCentral -- News)
The leader of the Jupiter study, Dr. Paul M. Ridker, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Brigham and Women s Hospital in Boston, said expanding statin use could prevent about 250,000 heart attacks, strokes, vascular procedures or cardiac deaths over five years. Some experts not involved in the study said several million more Americans should probably be taking statins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY An eight-year study of more than 14,000 male physicians found that taking vitamin C and vitamin E did not prevent cardiovascular disease ... The hope that vitamins C and E might help prevent cardiovascular disease came from both animal and test-tube studies in which the antioxidants had shown heart benefits. (USA Today)
Montreal, November 9th 2008 - A team of international researchers including scientists from the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and McGill University have discovered that having high levels of particular protein puts patients at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease ... Researchers associated with the international JUPITER Project have demonstrated that high levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) leads to increased risk of cardiovascular disease ... "The... (EurekAlert!)
"Basic research studies suggest that vitamin E, vitamin C, and other antioxidants reduce cardiovascular disease by trapping organic free radicals, by deactivating excited oxygen molecules, or both, to prevent tissue damage." Some previous observational studies have supported a role for vitamin E in cardiovascular disease prevention ... D, M.P.H., and colleagues from Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School and School of Public Health and VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, assessed... (EurekAlert!)
"These findings should be interpreted in context with the low incidence of atherosclerotic disease in Japan and the current management practice for cardiovascular risk factors and suggest the need to conduct additional studies of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients." ... "The issue of aspirin therapy for patients with diabetes is an example of how, in the presence of a long-lasting uncertainty, scientific organizations or governmental bodies should... (EurekAlert!)
"Half of all heart attacks and strokes occur in men and women with normal cholesterol," said Dr. Paul Ridker, director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Brigham 's Hospital in Boston, who led the study. "We've been searching for ways to improve detection of risk in those patients," Ridker said. (Newsmax)
Patients with cardiovascular disease are more likely to die from influenza than patients with any other chronic condition. However, patients with cardiovascular disease should not get the nasal-spray flu vaccine. (Newsmax)
Vitamin D deficiency seriously undermines overall health, and leptin resistance can cause the brain s stop eating signal to fail and indicate risk of cardiovascular disease. Practice temporary elimination. (Suite101.com)
This does not mean that you need not worry about cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems associated with weight ... You may be at greater risk of obesity-related conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (HealthNews)
6, 2007) Two studies add further weight to the theory that pre-eclampsia and cardiovascular diseases may share common causes or mechanisms. The first study finds that women who have had pre-eclampsia during. (Science Daily)
How sensible scientists can suggest a single antioxidant supplement can have a major effect where patients already have advanced cardiovascular disease is ridiculous ... " However, Dr Ann Walker, of the Health Supplements Information Service, said the findings of the study were "worthless". She said some of the studies which had been examined by the Copenhagen team involved patients who were already seriously ill. "How sensible scientists can suggest that a modest intervention of a single... (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Accra, Nov 8, GNA - Okuapeman Senior High School on Saturday, beat three other schools to win this year's Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Quiz competition held in Accra ... The CVD Quiz competition, organised by the Ghana Society of Hypertension and Cardiology, was designed as a preventive health education programme to equip the youth with knowledge on cardiovascular diseases, to enable them to make informed health decisions ... Backed by a world class research and development department,... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
And frighteningly, more than 50% of people with diabetes are unaware of their condition, costing society millions of rupees in treating the many serious complications that arise from undiagnosed or poorly treated diabetes blindness, kidney failure, nerve diseases, limb amputations and cardiovascular diseases, to name a few. Importantly, in some countries, as many as 80% may not know they have the condition. (Economic Times)
"And if you fail the stress test ... it really reflects what your risk of future cardiovascular disease is going to be." ... "Our data suggest that the development of pre-eclampsia may be the earliest identifiable risk marker ... for future cardiovascular disease," they write in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology ... "This is a glorious opportunity to improve women's health long term, because you can basically prevent most cardiovascular disease if you diagnose the risk factors... (Globe and Mail)
Thorvaldsson says it is possible that cardiovascular disease, and increased health problems that lead to frailty and inactivity could be at play in these declines. -- By Mary Brophy Marcus, USA TODAY. (USA Today -- Money)
In their 12-year study, Forouhi's team assessed "new-onset" type 2 diabetes among 21,919 adults aged 40 to 79 years who were free of diabetes, cancer, or cardiovascular disease at the start of the study. "Food frequency" data obtained at enrollment showed that those with highest energy-dense diets averaged 2,592 daily calories (36. (MEDLINEplus)
deCODE is a global leader in human genetics, and has identified key variations in the genome (SNPs) conferring increased risk of major public health challenges from cardiovascular disease to cancer. Based upon these discoveries deCODE has brought to market a growing range of DNA-based tests for gauging risk and empowering prevention of common diseases. (EurekAlert!)
7 million to fund a project to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce cardiovascular disease in El Paso. The money will be distributed over a five-year period and was awarded through the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Trans fat raises serum levels of LDL, so-called bad cholesterol, and reduces the level of HDL, or good, cholesterol, as well as increases other cardiovascular disease risk factors. Since the original technology was licensed to Smart Balance, the company has marketed a growing family of heart-healthier products, including oils, sprays, spreads, popcorn, peanut butter, and blends using the heart-healthier technology invented at Brandeis. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Beef, milk, yogurt, pork, eggs, cheese, fish and poultry are complete high quality proteins that are highly digestible and contain all the essential amino acids your body needs to build and maintain muscle mass and manage weight, sarcopenia, osteoporosis/osteopenia, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes. These animal proteins are nutrient powerhouses, providing the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs to be healthy. (Agri-View, WI)
People with metabolic syndrome are at high risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. In the workplace sample, men and women had similar rates of metabolic syndrome, although men had a higher average number of risk factors. (Newsmax)
Six Jacksonville churches participated or will participate in the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women ... Cardiovascular disease is the top killer of women, claiming 500,000 women a year, the Heart Association said ... To learn more about the campaign, cardiovascular disease and how your congregation can host a Go Red Sunday event, visit the Web at , or call (904) 739-0197. (Florida Times-Union)
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School analyzed data from a study of 5,442 women age 42 and older who were at high risk of cardiovascular disease and who had taken a daily combination of the three supplments or a placebo for more than seven years ... So the researchers went looking through data from the Women's Antioxidant and Folic Acid Cardiovascular Study, which assessed effects of the supplements on cardiovascular disease ... For what it's worth, the assessing... (Los Angeles Times)
5, 2008) A daily supplementation combination that included folic acid and vitamin B6 and B12 had no significant effect on the overall risk of cancer, including breast cancer, among women at high risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study in the November 5 issue of JAMA. ... D., of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, and colleagues conducted a trial to evaluate the effect of combined folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 treatment on cancer risk in women... (Science Daily)
However, the steroid treatment given as the oral drug, prednisone can cause serious side effects including cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, bone weakness and cataracts. To test the effectiveness of early steroid elimination, researchers studied 397 patients from 25 U.S. kidney transplant centers for a five-year period following transplant. (Science Daily)
Obesity is a well-established risk factor for diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease and arthritis ... "If significant weight loss could be achieved in the population of overweight and obese individuals, it could be estimated that the number of new asthma cases could fall significantly. "Obesity is a well-established risk factor for diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease and arthritis. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Autos HomeCenter Zero In On Your Next Home Free Classifieds. 10:20 PM CST on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. (WWLTV.com, LA)
During the average seven years of follow-up, Adams and his colleagues found that the surgery patients had a 56% decrease in deaths from cardiovascular disease, a 92% drop in deaths from diabetes and a 60% decline in deaths from cancer. Those declines were partly offset by an increase in deaths from suicide, accidents and poisoning, but overall the number of deaths dropped by 40% in the surgery group, when adjusted for risks and other factors 213 deaths in the surgery group and 321 in the control... (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
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