News tagged with coronary heart
Longer life for milk drinkers, say researchers
Jul 22, 2009 |
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Research undertaken by the Universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol has found that drinking milk ¹ can lessen the chances of dying from illnesses such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke by up to 15-20%.
Could Alzheimer's drug be on horizon?
Jul 16, 2009 |
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It's a miracle drug, a medication that can slow or even stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease. It also doesn't exist.
Component of vegetable protein may be linked to lower blood pressure
Jul 06, 2009 |
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Consuming an amino acid commonly found in vegetable protein may be associated with lower blood pressure, researchers report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Drinking 22 or more units of alcohol a week increases rates of hospital admission
Jul 01, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Men who drink 22 or more units of alcohol a week have a 20% higher rate of admissions into acute care hospitals than non-drinkers, researchers from the University of Glasgow have found.
Lack of sleep could be more dangerous for women than men
Jul 01, 2009 |
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Women who get less than the recommended eight hours sleep a night are at higher risk of heart disease and heart-related problems than men with the same sleeping patterns.
Worried about mercury? It's easy to choose safer fish
Jun 26, 2009 |
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We've been told seafood is good for us because it's low in calories and fat, full of protein and packed with Omega-3s, which may protect against coronary heart disease and stroke, and are thought to help neurological development ...
New communication technologies help cardiac patients improve their prognosis
Jun 17, 2009 |
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The use of phone and internet between patients and healthcare providers is an effective way to reduce risk factors for coronary heart disease and the risk of further events after a heart attack, according to new research ...
Benefit of aspirin for healthy people is uncertain
May 29, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study has shown that, while taking aspirin is beneficial in preventing heart attacks and strokes among people with established cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention), its benefits ...
Intensive glucose control in diabetics reduces heart attacks
May 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A meta-analysis of five trials has shown that more intensive glucose control in diabetes leads to fewer heart attacks and heart disease events - but has no significant effect on stroke or mortality from all ...
Scientists find shared genetic link between periodontitis and heart attack
May 25, 2009 |
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The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first ...
Better cardiorespiratory fitness related to lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease
May 19, 2009 |
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Persons with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of all-cause death and coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease compared to persons with lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, according ...
New research confirms milestone study on blood pressure meds
May 13, 2009 |
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New research supports the findings of a landmark drug comparison study published in 2002 in which a diuretic drug or "water pill" outperformed other medications for high blood pressure. A scientific team including investigators ...
Less than 1 in 5 heart problems are diagnosed before symptoms appear
May 11, 2009 |
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Clinicians are missing golden opportunities to identify heart disease before patients start displaying symptoms, according to a study of 13,877 people published in the May issue of UK-based IJCP, the International Journal of ...
Massive decline in rates of coronary death in Iceland are largely attributed to risk factor reductions in the population
May 08, 2009 |
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Decline attributable to lower levels of cholesterol (36%), blood pressure (26%), and reduced smoking (20%). In the 25 years between 1981 and 2006 mortality rates from coronary heart disease (CHD) in Iceland decreased by a ...
Ethnicity affects timing and access to cardiac care
May 05, 2009 |
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Ethnicity is having a significant impact on timely access to cardiac care in Calgary and likely across Canada as the population's ethnic diversity grows, according to new research led by a team from the University of Calgary.
