Heart & Blood
Heart failure linked to gene variant affecting vitamin D activation
By David Liu
A new study in the journal Pharmacogenomics found that patients with high blood pressure who carry a gene variant that affects an enzyme
High salt intake boosts stroke risk
By David Liu
A new study suggests that high intake of salt or chemically known as sodium chloride boosts risk for stroke and cardiovascular disease.
The study ...
Trans fat raises risk of sudden cardiac death in women
Editor's note: Some readers may have gotten the message after reading news reports on a study saying that evidence was found in mummies that suggests ...
Vitamin D cuts risk of cardiovascular disease
By David Liu
A new study suggests maintaining high levels of vitamin D in the blood help reduce risk of stroke, heart disease and death significantly ...
Study: Virus may trigger high blood pressure
Sunday May 17, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- Reuters is reporting on a remarkable new study confirming that high blood pressure may be caused by a herpes ...
Fructose vs. glucose debate ignited by study
Saturday April 26, 2009 (foodconsumer.org) -- A recent study led by Peter Havel of the University of California-Davis indicates that fructose may lead to metabolic ...
Vitamin D may prevent heart failure
Sunday June 14, 2008 (foodconsumer.org) -- Taking vitamin D supplements may help prevent heart failure, according to researchers from the University of Michigan....
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