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People who drink only an occasional cup of coffee may be at higher risk of heart attack than heavy drinkers, a new study has found.
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High-fat, Copper-rich Diets Associated With Increased Rates Of Cognitive Decline In Older Adults
Among older adults whose diets are high in saturated and trans fats, a high intake of copper may be associated with an accelerated rate of decline in thinking, learning and memory abilities, according to a report in the August issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Altering Fatty Acid Levels In Diet May Reduce Prostate Cancer Growth Rate
UCLA researchers found that altering the fatty acid ratio found in the typical Western diet to include more omega-3 fatty acids and decreasing the amount of omega-6 fatty acids may reduce prostate cancer tumor growth rates and PSA levels. This initial animal model study is one of the first to show the impact of lowering an inflammatory response known to promote prostate cancer tumor progression.
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Gout Increases Risk Of Heart Attack, According To University Of Pittsburgh Study
People with gout are at increased risk of having a heart attack, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in the August edition of the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism. The article is available on line at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/76509746. [click link for full article]
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Cuppa Jo Heart Attack
(Ivanhoe Newswire) — A study published this week reveals for those who are not used to the effects of java and who also have coronary heart disease risk factors, a steaming cup of Joe can be too much for them.
Source: www.wkyt.com
Gout Arthritis Increases Risk of Heart Attack
August 2, 2006 - People with gout most often middle-aged men - are at increased risk of having a heart attack, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study published in the August edition of the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism. This is the first study to show that among men with no previous history of coronary artery disease, gout is a significant independent risk factor of
Source: www.seniorjournal.com
Comment on Immunoassays Developed for Pregnancy-Associated Plasma Protein-A (PAPP-A) in Pregnancy May Not Recognize
By Fredericks, Salim; Bertomeu-Gonzalez, Vicente; Petrovic, Ivana; Holt, David W; Kaski, Juan Carlos To the Editor: Qin et al.
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FDA Approves New Indication For Plavix (clopidogrel Bisulfate) Offering New Option For Patients With Most Severe Type
Sanofi-aventis and Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced today that the U.S. [click link for full article]
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com
Aggressive Reduction In Cholesterol Levels Can Reduce Risk For Stroke By 16 Percent
An international team of researchers has completed a study that showed that Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) reduced secondary strokes by 16 percent and major coronary events by 35 percent. Because treatment options are currently limited, reducing the risk of stroke is a key priority in cardiovascular medicine.
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
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