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Stress Tests Unnecessary for Many Diabetics

Posted: Sunday, April 19, 2009

While diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, tests which determine immediate heart status, namely stress tests, are expensive and often lead to more invasive procedures. A recent study has concluded that unless in a markedly high risk group (diabetics with either family history of heart disease, or with angina), these tests are not worth the cost and discomfort.

Laughter Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Diabetics

Posted: Saturday, April 18, 2009

Laughing and being happy, accompanied by standard diabetic treatment, appears to help raise good cholesterol, lower inflammation, and decrease risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Male Hearts Overwork Around Cigarette, Cooking Oil and Wood Smoke

Posted: Friday, April 17, 2009

Exposure to cigarette smoke and general pollutants is known to be connected to cardiovascular disease (CVD) in both men and women, but this connection was thought to only exist through long-term exposure. A recent study has shown that not only cigarette smoke, but cooking oil and wood smoke as well, intensifies male cardiovascular response, through short-term exposure.

Liraglutide Has Low CVD Risk but May Be Blocked for Approval

Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Tumor data may block approval for diabetes drug liraglutide. An FDA advisory panel declined to recommend approval for the investigational diabetes drug liraglutide (Victoza), in light of animal studies linking the injection to thyroid cancer.

Obesity and Diabetes Can Increase the Risk for Restless Legs Syndrome

Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2009

The research found men and women with a body mass index (BMI) score over 30 were nearly one-and-a-half times more likely to have RLS than people...

Pre-Natal Nutrition Essential to Preventing Future Disease in Offspring

Posted: Monday, April 13, 2009

Women consuming unhealthy diets during pregnancy put their child at risk for numerous future health problems, suggests a recent study. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD), obesity, and stunted growth, were seen to be the most prevalent complications developed in animal models, where the mother's had poor nutrition.

Olive Oil Compound Protects Against Heart Disease

Posted: Saturday, April 11, 2009

Already known to have general antioxidant properties, a specific antioxidant compound within olive oil has recently been identified, that may explain why people whose diets are high in olive oil have a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

African-Americans Less Prone to Fatty Liver Disease

Posted: Saturday, March 28, 2009

Despite being at higher risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, African-Americans are in fact at lower risk for fatty liver disease. In a recent study, which compared Hispanics (whom are also at higher risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease) and African-Americans, it was observed that due to differing locations of fat storage in the body, African-Americans have a significantly lower incidence of fatty liver disease.

FDA Announces New Recommendations on Evaluating Cardiovascular Risk in Drugs Intended to Treat Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009

The FDA recommended that manufacturers developing new drugs and biologics for Type 2 diabetes provide evidence that the therapy will not increase the risk of such cardiovascular events as a heart attack. The recommendation is part of a new guidance for industry that applies to all diabetes drugs currently under development.

Neck Size a Measure of Heart Risk

Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009

It signals danger independently of stomach fat, researchers report. A too-tight shirt collar might be an indicator of future heart trouble, Framingham Heart Study researchers report. If your neck size is greater than 16 inches for men and 13 inches for women, your risk for heart disease goes up.