How Fish Is Cooked Affects Heart-Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Nov 21, 2009
Many studies have suggested that eating omega-3 fatty acids reduces the risk of heart disease; however, little is known about which source is most beneficial ... The group consisted of 82,243 men and 103,884 women of African-American, Caucasian, Japanese, Native Hawaiian and Latino descent ages 45 to 75 years old with no history of heart disease ... Omega-3 intake was inversely associated with overall risk of death due to heart disease in men -- a trend mainly observed in Caucasians, Japanese... (Science Daily)
Nextin THE City Nov 20, 2009
In his book Yes, You Can Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, he explains how a diet free of processed vegetable oils, dairy products, meat, chicken and fish can arrest and prevent coronary problems. Along with preparing heart-healthy meals, Cramer teaches vegan cooking classes in a private facility and does one-on-one coaching and/or group lessons in people s own kitchens. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials Nov 20, 2009
The high rates of cancer, emphysema, heart disease and other smoking-rated ailments in Kentucky clearly show that the state is paying a high price for its high rate of smoking. Let us hope that the increase in adult smoking proves to be just a one-year aberration in Kentucky and throughout the nation. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
School H1N1 clinics set to begin Nov 20, 2009
Children with the following conditions should not get the nasal mist vaccine: ; Severe, life-threatening allergies to eggs or allergies to any other substance in the vaccine ; Weakened immune system ; Long-term health problems o Heart disease o Lung disease o Asthma o Kidney or liver disease o Diabetes or other metabolic disease o Anemia and other blood disorders ; Muscle or nerve disorders (such as cerebral palsy) that can lead to breathing or swallowing problems. Children on long-term aspirin... (WSJA.com, AL)
STEM CELLS: THE FIRST HUMAN TRIAL... Nov 20, 2009
box").removeAttr("style"); }); }); People suffering from a form of incurable blindness could soon become the first patients in the world to benefit from a new and controversial transplant operation using stem cells derived from spare human embryos left over from IVF treatment. Scientists working for an American biotechnology company yesterday applied for a licence to carry out a clinical trial on patients in the US suffering from a type of macular degeneration, which causes gradual loss of... (The Drudge Report)
Mummy's curse is not what you think Nov 20, 2009
Heart disease has generally been thought to be an affliction associated with modern civilization fast food, salt, lack of exercise, smoking, stress. And it's true that as countries like China and India become increasingly developed, heart disease is increasingly prevalent ... They found enough heart and artery tissue to analyze in 16 of them and clear evidence of heart disease in nine of them. (Montana Standard, MT)
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Open to All Nov 20, 2009
g., parents, siblings and daycare providers), persons 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications such as diabetes, asthma and other chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, cancer, and other conditions that suppress the immune system. Since Sept. 1, 890 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to complications from influenza and 27 have died. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Protecting the public Nov 20, 2009
Examples of underlying health conditions include asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer or chronic lung disease. Clark said this past Friday's clinic was opened to the older adults with underlying conditions, but the health unit didn't receive word in that regard until late that morning. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Diet soda's possible link to diabetes unclear Nov 20, 2009
Metabolic syndrome increases a person's risk for heart disease and diabetes. In the recent study, participants were asked how often they consume certain foods and beverages. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Instant Editorial: Its never too late to quit smoking Nov 20, 2009
The reality is that its a dangerous addiction, which could lead to lung and heart disease, not to mention the implications it has on others exposed to second-hand smoke. All hospital campuses in Lee and Collier counties have banned smoking in every corner of their properties as of today, and they are offering incentives so employees who smoke will quit. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
U.S. adult smoking rate rises slightly Nov 20, 2009
Cigarette smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and illness in the United States, and is a cause of cancers, heart disease and other fatal conditions. The adult smoking rate has been dropping, in starts and stops, since the mid-1960s when roughly 2 out of 5 U.S. adults smoked. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Letter: Give thanks next week by skipping the turkey Nov 20, 2009
Turkey flesh is laced with cholesterol and saturated fats that elevate the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. Careful adherence to government warning labels is required to avoid food poisoning. (Montana Standard, MT)
Oil from Biotech Soybeans Increases Key Omega-3 Fatty Acid in Humans Nov 20, 2009
"We know that giving pure EPA to people reduces their risk for heart disease," he said ... Other study limitations included the number of dropouts, which reduced its statistical power, and no long-term data on the soybean oil's preventive effects on heart disease. (Science Daily)
At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu Nov 20, 2009
"One of the things we have been surprised to see," Frieden added, "is that even among people who have an underlying condition, such as asthma or heart disease or lung disease, only half sought care for influenza-like illness. People with underlying conditions with fever and cough should see their [health-care] provider promptly.". While vaccine shortages persist, there are 26. (MEDLINEplus)
* Secondhand smoke worst for toddlers, obese kids: study Nov 20, 2009
Toddlers and obese children suffer far greater blood-vessel damage and other harm from secondhand smoke than other children, which could put them on the path to heart disease later in life, according to a new study ... The changes we detected in these groups of children are similar to changes that are well recognized risks for heart disease in adults, Bauer said ... This suggests that some aspects of adult heart disease may be initiated in early childhood, where prevention strategies may have... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Increased Obesity Hindering Success at Reducing Heart Disease Risk Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) The dramatic increase in overweight and obesity in adult Americans over the past 20 years has undermined public health success at reducing risk for heart disease, according to research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2009 ... 16, 2007) Being moderately overweight or obese appears to increase the risk for developing coronary heart disease events independent of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, according to a meta-analysis of ... 5, 2006)... (Science Daily)
Smokeout day today Nov 20, 2009
Long-term benefits are that the risk of coronary heart disease is greatly reduced, and according to the ACS, as much as half reduced. The risk of stroke is greatly reduced, too. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Nov 20, 2009
Women who followed the Atkins plan had a significant drop in triglycerides, one of the unhealthful blood fats linked to a higher risk of heart disease ... High levels of LDL are a major risk factor for heart disease ... A study last year by Willett and his colleagues in the New England Journal of Medicine found that women on low-carb diets who ate mostly animal fat and animal protein did not reduce their risk of heart disease. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 20, 2009
This damage has been implicated in several major diseases including cancer and heart disease, yet the implication that vitamin supplements might protect people from these illnesses is controversial ... " Ellen Mason, of the British Heart Foundation, said: "We would recommend that you only take substances to protect against heart disease, whether dietary supplements or drugs, that have been proven in well conducted clinical trials. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 20, 2009
"Now we see lasagne with meatballs on top; ice cream with cookies, brownies, and candy mixed in; bacon cheeseburger pizzas, buffalo-chicken-stuffed quesadillas, and other hybrid horribles that are seemingly designed to promote obesity, heart disease, and stroke.". Huge calorie counts. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Shockwave Therapy May Fix Erectile Dysfunction Nov 20, 2009
In patients with heart disease, shockwave therapy is being used increasingly to grow blood vessels. "If the therapy can work in the small vessels of the heart, we felt that it might work in the penis because most patients with erectile dysfunction have vascular (blood vessel) problems," Dr. Yoram Vardi of Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel, told Reuters Health. (Newsmax)
Daily Drink Cuts Heart Disease for Men Nov 20, 2009
Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men published on Thursday ... Among men, those drinking moderate, high and very high levels of alcohol all had a lower risk of coronary heart disease compared with non-drinkers ... But it also has one of the lowest death rates from coronary heart disease in the world. (Newsmax)
Diuretics Still Best Treatment for High Blood Pressure Nov 20, 2009
The five-year follow-up, which ended in 2002, was intended to see if new differences emerged with long-term use of the medications, especially regarding coronary heart disease, total mortality, heart failure and aggregate cardiovascular disease ... Earlier results from ALLHAT had also found that diuretics were as good or better than other blood pressure-lowering drugs for treating hypertension in patients with metabolic syndrome (a collection of factors that put people at risk of heart disease),... (MEDLINEplus)
Alcohol helps cut heart disease risk for men: study Nov 20, 2009
Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men. PARIS (AFP) - Men who drink alcohol every day see a nearly one-third average reduction in the risk of coronary heart disease, according to a long-term study among Spanish men published on Thursday ... Among men, those drinking moderate, high and very high levels of alcohol all had a lower risk of coronary heart disease compared with... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Appalachia, Southeast Hit Hardest by Obesity and Diabetes Nov 20, 2009
Obesity is also linked to heart disease, stroke and some cancers. The new CDC report coincides with data released Thursday by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) that finds that two out of three people with diabetes forego either some or all of the most important examinations they need to stay healthy. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
The Benefits of Stress ... in Plants Nov 20, 2009
19, 2009) Chronic stress in humans has been implicated in heart disease, weight gain, and diabetes, among a host of other health problems. Extreme environments, a source of chronic stress, present a challenge even for the hardiest organisms, and plants are no exception. (Science Daily)
A Drink (or Nine) May Help Your Heart, Guys Nov 20, 2009
Men who drink alcohol in any quantity have a risk of coronary heart disease that's at least a third lower than teetotalers, a large Spanish study confirmed. According to a large study, men who drink alcohol in any quantity have a risk of coronary heart disease that's at least a third lower than teetotalers ... Dr. Larraitz Arriola, of the public health department in San Sebastian, Spain, wrote that the risk of coronary heart disease, or CHD, actually decreases more as alcohol consumption... (ABC News)
Sy Syms, 83; longtime retailer sold fashion at a discount Nov 20, 2009
WASHINGTON - Sy Syms, the discount retailer who for 35 years told millions of television viewers that an educated consumer is our best customer, died of heart disease Nov. 17 at his home in New York City. He was 83. (Boston Globe)
Senate awaits test vote on health-care overhaul Nov 20, 2009
"This is about the woman with high cholesterol, or the man with heart disease, or the child with hay fever who can't get help," said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. "That's why we're stopping insurance companies from deciding they'd simply rather not give health care to the sick.". (AZCentral -- News)
Moderate drinking reduces risk of heart disease Nov 20, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Long-time moderate alcohol consumption may lower the risk of heart disease, a new study revealed. Moderate drinking can reduce heart disease risk by up to one-third in men and to a lesser degree in women, according to a Spanish study published in the Nov. 19 online issue of Heart, an American journal ... The rate of coronary heart disease for non-drinking women in the study was 56 per 100,000. (Xinhuanet, China)
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most from Smoke Nov 20, 2009
The cardiovascular changes seen in children exposed to secondhand smoke "are similar to changes that are well-recognized risks for heart disease in adults. This suggests that some aspects of adult heart disease may be initiated in early childhood, where prevention strategies may have great long-term impact," study senior co-author John Anthony Bauer, a principal investigator at Nationwide Children's Hospital rch Institute at Ohio State University in Columbus, said in a news release from the... (MEDLINEplus)
Kidney Transplant, Sleep Disorder May Add Up to Trouble Nov 20, 2009
Kidney transplant patients with sleep apnea are at increased risk for high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke, Hungarian researchers say ... When the researchers calculated risk scores, they found that kidney disease patients with sleep apnea were twice as likely to suffer heart disease or stroke than those without sleep apnea. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
It's a myth that mammograms offer all benefit, no harm Nov 20, 2009
Women are led to overestimate their risk of dying from cancer - they re far more likely to die from heart disease - as well as the benefit from mammography screenings. Much of what is accurately detected with mammography resides in a gray area of predisease, much like that found in early-stage prostate cancer. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Heart health Nov 20, 2009
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Second Time Around Nov 20, 2009
Her daughter passed away in March 2008, falling victim to heart disease. Nixon a cancer survivor takes care of two of her three grandchildren who range in age from 6 to 15. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Drug for Erectile Dysfunction Improves Heart Function in Young Heart-Disease Patients Nov 19, 2009
18, 2009) Heart function significantly improved in children and young adults with single-ventricle congenital heart disease who have had the Fontan operation following treatment with sildenafil, a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension, say researchers from The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. See Also. (Science Daily)
Women Suffering Sudden Cardiac Arrest Have Lower Prevalence of Structural Heart Disease Than Men Nov 19, 2009
The reasons remain to be clarified, but coronary artery disease is the condition most commonly associated with sudden cardiac arrest, and symptoms of heart disease often prompt patients to see their doctors and initiate testing and therapy. The authors suggest, therefore, that the lower prevalence of recognized coronary artery disease may be another barrier impeding women from discovering their risk of sudden cardiac arrest and taking preventive steps. (Science Daily)
Prevalence of High LDL, or 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels Decreases in US Nov 19, 2009
"The guidelines set LDL-C target levels that are based on the history of coronary heart disease (CHD) or risk for developing CHD in the next 10 years," the authors write ... Physiologists analyzing obesity, heart disease, and diabetes found that the act of sitting shuts down the circulation of a fat-absorbing enzyme. (Science Daily)
Can Playing Active Video Games Equal Moderate Intensity Exercise? Nov 19, 2009
"The range of energy expenditure in these active games is sufficient to prevent or to improve obesity and lifestyle-related disease, from heart disease and diabetes to metabolic diseases," Miyachi said. According to the American Heart Association's exercise guidelines, light intensity exercise is less than 3. (Science Daily)
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse for Toddlers, Obese Children Nov 19, 2009
"The changes we detected in these groups of children are similar to changes that are well recognized risks for heart disease in adults," Bauer said. "This suggests that some aspects of adult heart disease may be initiated in early childhood, where prevention strategies may have great long-term impact." ... 17, 2008) Secondhand smoke in the home appears to induce markers for heart disease as early as the toddler years, researchers reported. (Science Daily)
Treatment With Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Associated With Increased Risk of Cancer, Death Nov 19, 2009
18, 2009) Patients with heart disease in Norway, a country with no fortification of foods with folic acid, had an associated increased risk of cancer and death from any cause if they had received treatment with folic acid and vitamin B12, according to a study in the November 18 issue of JAMA. ... Marta Ebbing, M.D., of Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway, and colleagues analyzed the results of two Norwegian homocysteine-lowering trials among patients with ischemic heart disease, where... (Science Daily)
Your Own Stem Cells Can Treat Heart Disease, Study Suggests Nov 19, 2009
18, 2009) The largest national stem cell study for heart disease showed the first evidence that transplanting a potent form of adult stem cells into the heart muscle of subjects with severe angina results in less pain and an improved ability to walk ... "This is the first study to show significant benefit in pain reduction and improved exercise capacity in this population with very advanced heart disease," said principal investigator Douglas Losordo, M.D., the Eileen M. Foell Professor of Heart... (Science Daily)
11 More Children Die From Swine Flu Nov 19, 2009
In addition to children, those who should be near the front of the line for a swine flu shot include pregnant women, people who care for young children, health-care workers, and people with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease. Schuchat also urged people to get vaccinated for the regular seasonal flu. (MEDLINEplus)
Benefits of Eating Fish May Depend on Preparation Nov 19, 2009
They were 45 to 75 years old and had no history of heart disease ... "Clearly, we are seeing that the higher the dietary omega-3 intake, the lower the risk of dying from heart disease among men," Meng said. (MEDLINEplus)
Incidence of High Cholesterol Drops in U.S. Nov 19, 2009
For persons at high risk of major problems because they have diagnosed heart disease, stroke or other cardiovascular conditions, the desired LDL level is 100 milligrams per deciliter of blood. For those at intermediate risk because they have two or more risk factors, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking or a family history of heart trouble, the desired level is 130. (MEDLINEplus)
Tenn. health ranking up, with fat asterisk Nov 19, 2009
8 trillion is associated with the treatment of chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Unless there is urgent action across our society, our already overburdened care system will be swamped by a tsunami of cost and demands from preventable chronic disease, said Board Member Dr. Reed Tuckson. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Middle-Age Heart Risk Factors Shorten Men's Lives Nov 19, 2009
THURSDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Middle-aged men with risk factors for heart disease such as smoking, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are taking 10 to 15 years off their lives compared to men without these troubles, British researchers say. Although death from heart disease has been declining, in part due to better control of cardiovascular risk factors and better care, this is the first study that looks at death from heart disease in terms of life expectancy, the researchers said... (MEDLINEplus)
Single-Sex Cardiac Rehab Helps Depressed Women Nov 19, 2009
TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- A motivational women-only cardiac rehabilitation program helped reduce symptoms of depression in women with coronary heart disease, a U.S. study has found. Depression, which is more common in female heart disease patients than in males, can interfere with adoption of lifestyle changes meant to improve health and willingness to attend cardiac rehabilitation. (MEDLINEplus)
Mummies & Heart Disease Nov 19, 2009
The Centers For Disease Control claim heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Now, new science is being used on some seriously old bodies and showing heart disease is not just a modern problem ... Heart disease showed-up in cat scans of 35-hundred year old mummies, as reported by the American Medical Association this week. (FOX19.com, OH)
Selenium Supplements May Pose Heart Risk Nov 19, 2009
TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Taking selenium supplements could boost your cholesterol levels and increase your risk of heart disease, English researchers suggest ... "This use has spread despite the lack of definitive evidence on selenium supplements efficacy for cancer and other chronic disease prevention. The cholesterol increases we identified may have important implications for public health. In fact, such a difference could translate into a large number of premature deaths from... (MEDLINEplus)
Heart Disease a Killer in Psychotic Individuals Nov 19, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are more likely to die of heart disease than mentally healthy individuals, a study in US veterans indicates ... To understand the role of heart disease in shortening the lifespan of mentally ill individuals, they looked at nearly 150,000 vets who had completed a 1999 survey ... Within 8 years, 8 percent of the study participants had died of heart disease. (MEDLINEplus)
Lack of Sleep Linked to Heart Problems Nov 19, 2009
The scientists knew that teasing apart the myriad processes that contribute to sleep, and then drawing scientifically sound connections between them and the host of things that can trigger heart disease, would be difficult at best ... While Lauderdale acknowledges that her results are far from the last word on sleep and heart disease, the study does suggest that doctors and patients should consider sleep in addition to the more familiar hazards for the heart such as high cholesterol,... (Time.com)
Are the U.S. and Europe Really That Different? Nov 19, 2009
In terms of heart disease or cancer rates, they're about the same as those in European nations. If you look at cancer survival rates, we do quite well. (Time.com)
Suicide victims deserve to be remembered Nov 19, 2009
Just as people can die of heart disease or cancer, they can die as a consequence of mental illness. I've also learned that I'm hardly alone: Research shows that more than 60 percent of us will lose someone we know to suicide during the course of our lifetime; more than 20 percent of us will lose a family member. (Albany Times Union)
6 Million U.S. Kids Lack Enough Vitamin D Nov 19, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children attain blood levels of vitamin D of at least 50 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L), while for adults, studies have found at least 75 nmol/L and perhaps up to 100 nmol/L could lower the risk of heart disease and specific cancers, researchers say. For the study, reported in the November issue of Pediatrics, Mansbach and colleagues collected data on about 5,000 children under age 12 who participated in the 2001-2006 National Health and Nutrition... (MEDLINEplus)
Flu Can Raise Chances of Heart Attack Nov 19, 2009
Vaccine reduces risk of deaths related to heart disease, study shows ... MONDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- People suffering from the flu may be at higher risk for having a heart attack, especially those with heart disease and diabetes, British researchers report ... The studies showed an increase in deaths from heart disease and more heart attacks during flu season. (MEDLINEplus)
Vital Signs health tips Nov 19, 2009
Women over 50 who are optimistic are less likely to get heart disease compared to women who are more pessimistic, according to a study published recently in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association ... High cholesterol is one of the most important risk factor for heart disease and heart attacks ... Various health studies have shown that eating a handful of almonds every day -- a food high in magnesium, Vitamin E and B2 -- can lower cholesterol and help reduce the risk of heart... (CNN -- International)
Kidney disease rises Nov 19, 2009
Left untreated, chronic kidney disease can result in potentially fatal conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease, and can ultimately lead to kidney failure. John Feehally, a professor of renal medicine and president elect of the International Society of Nephrology, told CNN "We are beginning to see the developing world getting the diseases of the developed world. "Diabetes is growing much more quickly in the developing world than the developed and as a consequence we're going to... (CNN -- International)
Obesity Rolling Back Gains in Heart Health Nov 19, 2009
TUESDAY, Nov. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Surging obesity rates, especially among children, may be putting the brakes on progress made in the past few decades against heart disease, researchers report ... Not only have children and teens become heavier, their hearts have become unhealthily thicker, as measured by left ventricular mass (LVM), indicating a higher risk for heart disease down the line ... This same group also thought they were healthy, even though many of them had risk factors for heart... (MEDLINEplus)
Folic Acid Fortification Might Boost Cancer Risk Nov 19, 2009
However, "Folic acid fortification and supplementation may not necessarily be as safe as previously assumed," said lead researcher Dr. Marta Ebbing, from the Department of Heart Disease at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen ... "The study shows that treatment with folic acid for approximately three-and-a-half years was associated with a 21 percent increased risk of cancer and an increased risk of death after six-and-a-half years of follow-up in a large population of patients with ischemic... (MEDLINEplus)
Heart disease a new-age killer? Ask mummies Nov 19, 2009
Heart disease a new-age killer ... Heart disease a new-age killer ... ORLANDO (Florida): You cant blame this one on McDonalds: Researchers have found signs of heart disease in 3,500-year-old mummies. (India Times, India)
Low cholesterol may prevent some prostate cancers Nov 19, 2009
Statins have long been known to prevent heart disease, and nothing about the new research changes that. The second study involved more than 29,000 Finnish men more than a decade ago. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Get Tested! KeyVive.com Encourages Americans to Answer the Question 'Do I Have Diabetes?' by Offering Free Blood Glucose Meters Nov 19, 2009
Early detection can significantly lower the risks of complications such as heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, blindness, kidney and nervous system disease, as well as amputations and complications of pregnancy. About Pharma Supply Inc. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Watchdog blasts 'X-treme Eating' Nov 19, 2009
"Now we see lasagne with meatballs on top; ice cream with cookies, brownies, and candy mixed in; bacon cheeseburger pizzas, buffalo-chicken-stuffed quesadillas, and other hybrid horribles that are seemingly designed to promote obesity, heart disease, and stroke.". Huge calorie counts. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' Nov 19, 2009
This damage has been implicated in several major diseases including cancer and heart disease, yet the implication that vitamin supplements might protect people from these illnesses is controversial ... " Ellen Mason, of the British Heart Foundation, said: "We would recommend that you only take substances to protect against heart disease, whether dietary supplements or drugs, that have been proven in well conducted clinical trials. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
