For Latinos, Heart Disease Is Leading Cause Of Death
February is American Heart Month, and while awareness is important for people of all ages and ethnicities, certain groups—like Latinos—are at a higher risk for heart-related diseases.
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Could Probiotic Supplements Lower Cholesterol?
By ANAHAD O’CONNOR (New York Times)
Probiotics, the live bacteria found in yogurt and other foods, are known to improve digestive health. But cholesterol levels?
Some believe that the beneficial bacteria bind to cholesterol in the small...
Pope Benedict Battles Irregular Heartbeat, Stroke, Arthritis
Irregular heartbeat, stroke, and arthritis are among the serious health problems facing Pope Benedict XVI as he becomes the first pontiff to step down in 600 years.
The religious leader’s increasing frailty is typical of an elderly patient...
Watch Out for Dangerous Supplements
By Dr. Crandall
The nation’s drug supply is beset with problems due to counterfeit prescription drugs, which have flooded the market from China and other countries. But it’s not only prescription drugs you need to watch out for — impo...
Daily Aspirin and Eye Damage: What You Need to Know
Millions of Americans take a daily low-dose aspirin as a way to prevent heart attack and stroke. But a shocking new study links regular aspirin use to a severe eye condition that can cause blindness.
A top cardiologist tells Newsmax Health t...
Deadly Flu Outbreak: 6 Ways to Protect Yourself
This year’s flu season is shaping up to be the worst in more than a decade. Some states have reported dozens of flu deaths, and emergency rooms have been overwhelmed in some areas. But a top doctor says there are simple steps you can take to ...
Create a New Blood Supply
Science fiction is often not that far away from scientific truth; you just have to give it a little time. Do you remember television’s Bionic Man from the 1970s?
Well, we now live in a world on the cusp of realizing a field called “regen...
Want to Be CEO? What’s Your Body Mass Index?
“Being fit matters.
New research suggests that a few extra pounds or a slightly larger waistline affects an executive’s perceived leadership ability as well as stamina on the job.
While marathon training and predawn workouts aren’t ...
Is Stress Really Higher on Mondays?
Transitioning from the weekend back to the work routine on Monday morning can be stressful. In fact, it could even be deadly.
A study at Tokyo Women’s Medical University fitted 175 men and women with a device that would measure their blood...
Spice May Stop Diabetes
Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease, and researchers are finding that curcumin, the main substance in the Indian spice turmeric, may help prevent it.
Studies have shown that turmeric has healthy properties, including helping to...