Can Gut Bacteria Predict Heart Disease?
A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report.
The higher the lev...
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One Can of Soda Increases Diabetes Risk
Drinking just one 12-ounce sugar-sweetened soft drink a day can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by up to 22 percent, a European study contends.
The finding is based on an analysis of data collected from more than 28,000 peopl...
Beware of New Cholesterol Drug
A recent study seems to show that a new cholesterol drug, pitavastatin, could be a godsend for people who can’t tolerate the side effects, such as severe muscle aches, brought on by other statin medications. But one of the nation’s top card...
Adding Exercise to Any Diet Increases Effectiveness.
Dr. Chauncey Crandall sheds light on a new study that shows the best way to lose weight is to focus on changing your diet and exercise at the same time- as reported by Medical News Today.
Previously, weight-loss experts have said you should ...
“Western Diet” Makes You High Risk For Heart Disease
By Chris Kaiser, Cardiology Editor, MedPage Today
Reviewed By Dr. Chauncey Crandall, Director of Preventitive Medicine at the Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic
A diet high in fried, sweet, and processed foods is not associated with healthy a...
Heart Attack Risk Will Rise After Bombings, Warns Dr. Crandall
Those killed or injured at the Boston Marathon will not be the only victims of the bombing attack, says a top cardiologist. Research after previous public traumas shows that witnesses – even those watching on TV – are at heightened risk for...
For Diabetics, Bypass Is Better Than Stents
For millions of people, angioplasty — a technique for widening blood vessels with the insertion of stents — can open clogged coronary arteries without having to resort to open-heart surgery. But new research suggests that this is not necess...
Carnitine in Red Meat, Energy Drinks Linked to Heart Disease
A new study may be shedding light on just how bad red meat can be for you, and, more importantly, how it’s unhealthy. Dr. Chauncey Crandall warns: researchers at the Cleveland Clinic have found that an intricate mixture of certain stomach mic...
Are You Having a Stroke?
When a stroke hits, blood flow to the brain is cut off, and the cells in the immediate area are the first to die. But that process also gives off toxic chemicals that proceed to kill cells in the area surrounding the stroke, says Dr. Chauncey C...
Sudden Cardiac Death: Don’t Be a Victim
“Sudden cardiac death” is about as frightening as it sounds. It strikes without warning and is often fatal, killing as many as 300,000 Americans every year, according to the American Heart Association.
Experts note that SCD — also know...