Exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides that were sprayed far and wide by the U.S. military during the Vietnam War might put veterans at increased risk for heart disease and Parkinson's. tags Agent Orange Linked Parkinson's Heart DiseaseAn Institute of Medicine report finds "suggestive but limited" evidence of an elevated risk for these two conditions among soldiers who served in that conflict. picked by Bingo 4 months ago |
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A genetic link between dental disease and heart attacks has been found by German researchers. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago 2 comments edit related share science |
TV pitchman Billy Mays' death appeared to be from heart disease, not a bump to the head, according to the Hillsborough County medical examiner. The final cause of death will not be known until after toxicology results are available, Dr. Vernard Adams said at a Monday news conference. picked by kakana 5 months ago 1 comments edit related share entertainment |
A doctor's gender could determine how early heart disease is detected in women. picked by Neiako 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
There is no doubt that heart disease is a serious disease that may kill more women than cancer. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
Eating nuts or peanut butter can help cut the risk of heart disease among women with Type 2 diabetes, research suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 5 months ago 8 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Scientists say a natural supplement made from tomatoes, taken daily, can stave off heart disease and strokes. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago 0 comments edit related share science |
Despite being a leading contributor to heart disease, obesity appears to play a protective role in a range of cardiovascular problems, says a new study. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
The 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women also include new directions for using aspirin, hormone therapy and vitamin and mineral supplements in heart disease and stroke prevention in women. picked by suebe 3 years ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
A new study has found that the thinner your thighs, the greater your risk of heart disease. 0 comments edit related share plime.comThe research, published in today's edition of the British Medical Journal, reveals that thigh circumference is linked to the risk of heart disease and premature death. picked by kakana 3 months ago |
Researchers at the University of East Anglia are looking to test the notion that flavinoids found in cocoa may reduce the risk of heart disease in women with type 2 diabetes. This will require their test subjects to consume 27g of chocolate per day for a year. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share science |
ISLAMABAD: Drinking tea reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke, but adding milk alters the effect, APP reported. picked by cactushair 7 months ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
Women who breastfeed their babies may be lowering their own risk of a heart attack, heart disease or stroke, research suggests. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
The ingredient used to colour Peking duck can cut the risk of dying from heart disease by a third and cancer by two-thirds, scientists say. More detailed article here. 2 comments edit related share scienceI like peking duck *drools* picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago |
A new study shows that a century-old drug, methylene blue, may be able to slow or even cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease picked by bernardblack 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share science |
People at First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C., organize mind and heart exercising activities for older people to participate in. 2 comments edit related share scienceStudies show this is the best way to combat Alzheimer's Disease. See? Not all churches are all bad =P picked by dork 12 months ago |
Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you as drinking plenty of water and may even have extra health benefits, say researchers. 2 comments edit related share plime.comTea not only rehydrates as well as water does, but it can also protect against heart disease and some cancers, UK nutritionists found. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago |
Studies suggest that Viagra does a better job before and after a heart attack. Now you can strengthen your heart and your *** at the same time! picked by Browntrout 3 years ago 10 comments edit related share plime.com |
Taylor Gardner was born premature. She weighed 541grams or 19oz. Her heart was the size of a cherry. Unfortunately there was a problem with her heart. Thankfully doctors were able to save her (her weight has increased to almost 737 grams or 26oz) using a pacemaker larger than she is. image picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago 4 comments edit related share plime.com |
Scientists at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease have discovered the first genetic link to the evolution of two, rather than one, pumping chamber in the heart, which is a key event in the evolution of becoming warm-blooded. picked by bernardblack 3 months ago 7 comments edit related share science |
Each year, cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than cancer. And while most people are aware that lifestyle choices such as eating right, getting enough exercise and quitting smoking can help prevent cardiovascular disease, they may not know that by just brushing and flossing their teeth each day, they might also be avoiding this potentially lethal condition. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share science |