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Old Cholesterol Remedy Makes a Comeback

Posted: Friday, February 02, 2007

Studies show that adding niacin to a statin can raise HDL’s as much as 35% and reduce triglycerides by 50% and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke by 70 percent.

Blood Test Predicts Heart Problems

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

A simple blood test might one day help doctors determine which heart disease patients need more aggressive treatment.

Hyperglycemia Predicts Mortality in Patients With Myocardial Infarction

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

Patients with a myocardial infarction and hyperglycemia at admission have an increased 1-year mortality rate that is similar to the rate seen in patients with diabetes at admission.

Clinical Trials of Polypills for CVD Begin

Posted: Thursday, January 25, 2007

Polypill will contain aspirin, lisinopril, simvastatin, and atenolol, and will cost 2 dollars a month.

White Wine Just as Healthful as Red

Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

Scientists say they have found evidence that the pulp of grapes appears just as heart-healthy in laboratory experiments as the skin.

New Therapy to Treat Patients With Severely Elevated Cholesterol Levels

Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2007

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have demonstrated the potential of a new type of therapy for patients who suffer from high cholesterol levels, lowering LDL cholesterol by 51%.

Diabetes Health Risks Equivalent to Ageing 15 Years

Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2007

Canadian researchers found that people with diabetes fell into the high-risk category for cardiovascular disease ( CVD ) 15 years earlier than those without diabetes.

New Potential Treatment for Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2007

A new potentially powerful new therapy for diabetes and peripheral vascular disease which promotes nerve development, holds potential for treating diabetes and other diseases.

New York City Bans Trans Fat

Posted: Thursday, December 14, 2006

Department of Health of NY City, shows Trans Fats the Door, after voting unanimously to ban the substance from the city’s restaurants.

Statins in Our Drinking Water?

Posted: Thursday, December 07, 2006

If Fluoride in our drinking water prevents cavities then why not statins? Statins found to reduce heart attacks by 29% and strokes by 14% in those without heart disease.