Red Wine Compound May Slow Drinking-Linked Liver Condition
Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the organ, which is linked to cirrhosis ...
Archive for October, 2008
Gastric bypass cuts heart risks
The risk faced by obese people of having a heart attack or other cardiovascular “events” is reduced substantially after they undergo gastric bypass surgery to lose weight, according to a recent study. ...
Acrylamide Doesn’t Raise Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk
Large study found no danger from chemical produced during high-temp cooking ...
Yum’s Long John Silver’s to roll out healthy menu
Yum Brands Inc’s Long John Silver’s on Sunday said it would roll out its first non-fried fish menu items later this month as the restaurant industry responds to consumer calls for healthier food. ...
Little-Known Fat Can Be a Heartbreaker
Elevated lipoprotein (a) levels boost cardiovascular disease risk for some ...
Obesity increases risk of miscarriage
Obesity appears to increase the risk of miscarriage, according to a review study appearing in the journal Fertility and Sterility. ...
Metabolic Syndrome Raises Colon Cancer Risk 75%
Finding suggests need for more careful screening for these patients, researcher says ...
Weight lifting helps knee arthritis patients
Strength training can help ease pain and improve physical functioning in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, a new review of current data confirms. ...
Fliers Can Keep Blood Clots at Bay
Simple exercises, staying hydrated best ways to avoid deep vein thrombosis, therapists say ...