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Is Red Wine Really Better Than Other Drinks?

Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008

A recent study has confirmed that the consumption of one glass of red wine can be beneficial, but surprisingly demonstrated that the effects in the same individual were comparable to other ethanol (alcohol) consumptions. The study also showed that consuming more than one glass in a day leads to more negative than positive effects.

Hair Test May Show Presence of Breast Cancer

Posted: Monday, March 03, 2008

Women suffering from breast cancer have a distinctive protein pattern in their hair, a recent Australian study has shown. The results present the possibility of an alternative, less invasive form of breast cancer testing for women.

Smoking Bans Lead To Lower Stroke and Heart Attack Rates

Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008

Last February, France made big news by implementing a nation-wide smoking ban in public places, a move that prompted many to fear an "end to cafe society." The ban includes cafes, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels. A similar ban was also implemented in Italy in January 2005.

The first statistics are now in, and Frances National Sanitary Institute is reporting that there has been a 15% reduction in emergency room patients suffering myocardial infractions (heart attacks or strokes) since the ban took effect. Rome researchers are also claiming an 11.2% decrease in these coronary events for patients in Rome since the ban took place.

Deaths Higher for Strokes Treated at Night, on Weekends

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Two new studies again suggest that stroke mortality is higher in patients who are admitted to the hospital during nights and on weekends.

Predictors of New-Onset Diabetes Identified in Patients With Hypertension

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

The major predictors of new-onset diabetes (NOD) in patients with hypertension were baseline fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level greater than 90mg/dL. (5mmol/L), body mass index (BMI), and use of an atenolol regimen with or without a diuretic, according to the results of the Anglo-Scandinavian Cardiac Outcomes Trial-Blood Pressure Lowering Arm (ASCOT-BPLA).

Metabolic Syndrome in Children Predicts Adult Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Participants who had metabolic syndrome as children were about 13 times more likely to have cardiovascular disease and 6.5 times more likely to have type 2 diabetes than participants who did not have metabolic syndrome as children.

Low-Dose Aspirin Lowers Risk for All-Cause Mortality in Women

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Use of low-dose aspirin is linked to lower risk for all-cause mortality in women, especially older women and those with cardiac risk factors, according to the results of a study.

An Important Endorsement For Medicinal Marijuana

Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The endorsement, which comes in the form of a 13 page statement documenting the history of medicinal marijuana use, the current understanding of it, and the obstacles being faced in developing the subject further.

Chronic Pain Could Lead To Brain Dysfunction

Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008

People suffering from chronic pain are often effected in many neurological functions and behaviors. This includes sleeping, depression, decision making and anxiety. A recent Northwestern University study is believed to have discovered the reason for this connection.

Lipoic Acid (ALA) Reduces Atherosclerosis, Weight Gain

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008

A new study done with mice has discovered that supplements of lipoic acid can inhibit formation of arterial lesions, lower triglycerides, and reduce blood vessel inflammation and weight gain, all key issues for addressing cardiovascular disease.