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Obese children face increased risk of stroke and heart disease
By as early as 7 years of age, being obese may raise a child's risk of future heart disease and stroke, even in the absence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, according to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical End...
Tue, Jan 26 | from News-Medical.net
Another Link Between Obese Children and Heart Disease
We know that childhood obesity increases the risk of other problems such as diabetes and heart disease down the road. But a new report in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism takes a look at perhaps why it's happening.
Tue, Jan 26 | from KYW News Radio 1060
Meridia Not For Patients with Heart Problems, FDA Says
The label for the diet drug Meridia will be updated to state that it isn’t to be used in patients with a history of heart disease, including heart attacks, uncontrolled hypertension and heart-rhythm problems. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the label change followin...
Thu, Jan 21 | from Newsinferno.com
Besides LDL, Lp(a) can also increase risk for heart disease
LDL isn't the only "bad boy" when it comes to cholesterol. According to a new study, a lipoprotein in the bloodstream called Lp(a) — pronounced "LP little A" — can be labeled "bad cholesterol."
Wed, Jan 20 | from News-Medical.net
Severe form of psoriasis ups heart disease risk
NEW YORK - People with severe forms of the inflammatory skin disease psoriasis are more likely to die of heart-related causes and stroke than those without the condition, new research shows.
Tue, Jan 19 | from AsiaOne
Heavy men die earlier
NEW YORK - OVERWEIGHT middle-aged men may have a higher risk of heart problems and strokes and die earlier than their thinner peers even in the absence of some traditional risk factors, according to a Swedish study. Some past research has suggested that when obese and overweight adults do...
Mon, Jan 4 | from Straits Times
'Good' cholesterol less protective in diabetics
Press TV HDL carries cholesterol out of the arteries, and high levels are associated with a lower risk of heart disease. HDL also helps protect blood vessels by ... Good' cholesterol less protective in diabetesCTV.ca all 43 news articles »
Wed, Dec 23 | from Times of India
C-Reactive Protein Concentration and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease, Stroke ...
The primary outcome was coronary heart disease (CHD) (ie first-ever myocardial infarction or fatal CHD), with subsidiary analyses of stroke by subtype, ... Largest-ever meta-analysis finds CRP is unlikely to be causal for CVDTheHeart.Org
Mon, Dec 21 | from Cardiosource
Tests May Reveal Hidden Predictors of Heart Disease - MIT Technology Review
Tests May Reveal Hidden Predictors of Heart Disease blog) If the findings hold up in further clinical trials, the technology could be used to figure out which heart attack patients need the most aggressive ...
Tue, Dec 15 | from MIT Technology Review
What You Must Know About Heart Disease
The telltale sign of a heart attack is crushing pain in your chest. False. Up to 70 percent of female heart attack victims experience no chest pain at all. ... The You Docs: Meds that work for her might not for himHouston Chronicle Know symptoms of heart attacks, get help right awayWalla Walla Unio...
Mon, Dec 7 | from MSN Health & Fitness
No evidence B vitamins protect the heart
Taking B vitamins is unlikely to prevent heart attack and stroke in people who have heart disease or risk factors for heart disease, a new research review suggests.
Tue, Oct 13 | from Yahoo! News
Opinion: Obesity is best for heart disease sufferers
Although obesity is a leading cause of heart disease, paradoxically scientists say fat and even high cholesterol may have protective benefits. But researchers say losing weight is still best because obesity triggers more heart attacks and strokes. ...
Tue, May 19 | from Telegraph.co.uk
Opinion: Obese People Seem to Do Better With Heart Disease
Obesity is a major problem that contributes significantly to increased risk of heart disease and mortality," Lavie said. "But once you get high blood pressure, blocked heart arteries and peripheral arterial disease, the obese patients do better than ...
Mon, May 18 | from Forbes
Opinion: Heart disease is not a 'man-thing': How to stop the equal ...
A: Aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or swimming for at least 30 minutes four or five times a week will strengthen your heart and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Dynamic exercise that does not raise the heart rate - such as lifting ...
Sat, May 16 | from Daily Mail - UK
How To: Longitude Health Observes American Heart Month With Free Online ...
- Feb 4, 2009 Make the Link: Diabetes and Heart Disease -- learn about the connection between diabetes and heart disease, and how to eat a heart- healthy diet. Feb. ...
Wed, Feb 4 | from MSNBC
Opinion: Can sex cause a heart attack?
Health.com: Slideshow- 10 Best foods for your heart Atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of the arteries that causes coronary heart disease, ... Campaign delivers the 'heart truth' about heart disease Riverview ThisWeek
Fri, Jan 16 | from CNN
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