Researchers Discover Underlying Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease NIH-funded findings point to new potential strategies for disease prevention and treatment. Scientists studying the genomes of nearly 5,000 people have pinpointed a genetic variant tied to an increased risk for stroke, and have also uncovered new details about an important metabolic pathway that playsContinue reading “Genetic Marker for Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease – Folate and Vit B12 pathways”
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How does natural sugar in dairy products impact CVD risk and insulin sensitivity?
Risk factors for women with heart disease
Heart disease risk factors for women Although several traditional risk factors for coronary artery disease — such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure and obesity — affect women and men, other factors may play a bigger role in the development of heart disease in women. For example, risk factors may include: Diabetes. Women with diabetesContinue reading “Risk factors for women with heart disease”
Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) leads to increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease
A study to optimise bone strength and reducing risk of fracture, while at the same time decreasing risk of cardiovascular disease was done by the following team: 1Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute, Kansas City, Missouri, USA 2Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Center for Functional Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio, USA 3Center for Primary Health Care Research, Department of ClinicalContinue reading “Decreased bone mineral density (BMD) leads to increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease”
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may pose a risk for black men
By Lateshia Beachum Black men treated with hormone therapy for prostate cancer may have a higher risk of death than white men undergoing the same therapy, according to a new study. But the deaths aren’t actually caused by prostate cancer. Androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT, is a hormone treatment that shrinks prostate tumors. Researchers fromContinue reading “Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may pose a risk for black men”
Parsley, Natto, green tea and kiwi clean clogged arteries
PQQ can clean your clogged arteries. PQQ has been found in all plant foods analyzed to date. PQQ-rich foods include parsley, green peppers, kiwi fruit, papaya, fermented soybeans (Natto) and tofu. These foods contain about 2-3 mcg per 100 grams. Green tea provides about the same amount per 4 oz serving. Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) has beenContinue reading “Parsley, Natto, green tea and kiwi clean clogged arteries”
Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled
Do not fear about the election, the truth will come out and all young healthy people in the USA will vote for their future. Healthy future generation knows that major deaths in the USA are contributed by the following: obesity, tobacco use and alcohol use. 1965 vs 2008: More people are aware of the effectsContinue reading “Billions saved if obesity, tobacco and alcohol are controlled”