Posted: 11-1-2010 at 5:00 am
Patients who have developed diabetes or insulin resistance disorders may have an increased risk of blocked arteries, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. While previous studies have shown that insulin resistance can affect the liver, muscles and fat, a team of researchers used mice to see how the disorder affects the arteries.
Posted: 03-17-2010 at 6:07 pm
People who are concerned about their heart health may want to consider taking nutritional supplements such as vitamin D as a way to lower their risk for heart disease, as a new study reveals that the nutrient can potentially protect the organ from damage.
Posted: 03-11-2010 at 8:03 pm
Obese individuals may want to consider adopting an alkaline diet – rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains – as a new study suggests that obesity can bring a greater risk of death among colon cancer patients.
Posted: 01-14-2010 at 5:00 am
It may be a good idea to look into nutritional supplements for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and put the organ in jeopardy.
Posted: 11-30-2009 at 5:00 am
Researchers in London have found an enzyme responsible for causing clogged arteries. They say matrix metalloproteinase-8 enzyme (MMP8) plays a crucial role in raising blood pressure and causing abnormal build-up of cells in the arteries—both of which increase the risk of heart disease.