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02/26/2002 - Articles

Taking a Bite Out of Cholesterol

As part of a low-fat diet, a cholesterol-lowering margarine can give you an edge in fighting high cholesterol. Read more

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02/15/2002 - Articles

Syndrome X -- Again!

The metabolic syndrome -- syndrome X -- is much more widespread than we previously thought, at least in the USA. The increased risks of diabetes and heart attacks that it carries makes it urgent for us to get the problem under control as quickly as possible . . . Read more

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02/08/2002 - Articles

High Triglycerides Tied to Stroke Risk

A new study has identified a link between blood triglyceride levels and the risk of stroke. Read more

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01/11/2002 - Articles

Omega-3s, the Heart-Healthy Fats

After years of telling consumers to eat less fat, health professionals are now advising them to eat more of one particular kind -- omega-3 fats, which seem to play a role in the prevention of heart disease. Read more

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01/11/2002 - Articles

Fluoride Aids Bone Health

We've known for decades that fluoride contributes to healthy teeth. And it may be good for bones, too. A new study adds to what scientists know of its benefits in older women at risk of osteoporosis... Read more

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01/07/2002 - Articles

Dermatitis: A Disease That Impacts on The Quality of Life

A chronic disease like dermatitis has consequences on a person's quality of life. The UK Dermatitis Family Impact Study has documented some of the familial problems resulting from atopic dermatitis in a child. Read more

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12/06/2001 - Articles

Researchers Shed More Light on Vitamin D and Bones

Too little sunlight may limit the body's ability to manufacture vitamin D, a nutrient vital for strong bones. Read more

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12/06/2001 - Articles

Are Low-Fat Diets the Best Way to Lose Weight?

A small study suggests that eating a little more fat than is normally included in a low-fat diet may actually help some people lose weight. Read more

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07/26/2001 - Articles

More on artery wall thickness measurement

We have already described the use of ultrasound to measure the thickness of carotid artery walls, and its value in identifying elderly people at risk of a heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) and stroke. Another recent study, summarized here, looks at the possible connection between the thickness of the inner lining of the carotid artery wall and positive results on treadmill exercise testing. The results suggest that this measurement can help identify those people without symptoms who may however be at risk for coronary artery disease (CAD), without subjecting them to a stress test. Read more

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07/19/2001 - Articles

Reversing coronary heart disease without surgery

Vigorous non-invasive treatment (diet, drugs, exercise etc) has been shown to interrupt, or even reverse, coronary artery disease, and thus prevent myocardial infarction (MI) and sudden death. Dr Lance Gould, a recognized expert, has summarized the scientific evidence showing how this is possible in an on-line conference. Read more

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