Cardiovascular Health

Dark Chocolate Prevents Heart Disease Reported October 03, 2008 (WebMD) A piece of dark chocolate a day - a very small piece - keeps the doctor away. An Italian study shows that dark chocolate can significantly reduce the inflammation that leads to cardiovascular disease. The ideal amount is 6.7 grams per day (0.23 ounces). A … [Read more...]

Heart Risk Linked to Metabolic Syndrome and Smoking Reported January 20, 2009 TUESDAY, Jan. 20 (HealthDay News) -- In China, older adults with metabolic syndrome who are exposed to either active or passing smoking have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a report published in the Jan. 27 issue of the Journal of the … [Read more...]

America’s Heart Health Needs Improvement Reported January 2, 2012 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – America’s heart and blood vessel health is sub-par, according to data from the American Heart Association. The update provides insight into our less than ideal cardiovascular health. For example, obesity continues to be a major problem for many Americans. More than 67 percent of … [Read more...]

The Heart Pill Debate Reported December 19, 2011 CLEVELAND, OH (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A landmark study has changed how some cardiologists view a popular drug used to lower bad cholesterol. Some are now prescribing it to patients with normal cholesterol, but some doctors think it might do more harm than good. Portia Tibbs is taking steps to help control her … [Read more...]

Heart Attack Risk Differs Between Men and Women Reported December 5, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean heart disease is the same when it comes to the opposite sex. According to a new study on coronary CT angiography (CTA), a noninvasive test to assess the coronary arteries … [Read more...]

Vitamin-D Fortified Yogurt Lowers Cholesterol and Improves Heart Health Reported November 30, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Drinking vitamin-D fortified yogurt drinks can improve cholesterol levels and biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction, a precursor of heart disease. Not having enough vitamin D affects the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelial cells) eventually … [Read more...]

Fish for a Healthy Brain Reported December 5, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Time to dust off those fishing poles and start reeling towards a healthy brain! According to a recent study, people who eat baked or broiled fish on a weekly basis may be improving their brain health and reducing their risk of developing mild cognitive impairment, MCI, and Alzheimer's disease. … [Read more...]

The Heart Of A Woman: What Doctors Don't Diagnose Reported November 24, 2011 MIAMI (Ivanhoe Newswire) --While heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S, statistics show they’re not getting the care they need. In fact, when men have heart symptoms, 62 percent of doctors send them to a cardiologist for further testing while less than half as … [Read more...]

Heart Surgery Patients Developing Serious Infection Reported November 18, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Heart surgery patients could face major infections well after they leave the hospital. According to a new study pneumonia is the most common serious infection patients face after their procedures. Researchers analyzed more than 5,100 patients in a heart surgery … [Read more...]

New Drug May Revolutionize Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation Reported October 26, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of heart arrhythmia that causes five times greater risk for stroke. A new drug has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of AF and battle the deadly disorder. "The majority of patients with atrial … [Read more...]

Pythons Promote Healthy Heart Growth Reported October 31, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you have a fear of snakes, hopefully this will change your mind! According to a recent study, fatty acids circulating through feeding python bloodstreams promote healthy heart growth in the constricting snake and the results may have implications for treating human heart disease. … [Read more...]

SOS from a Damaged Heart Reported October 3, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Your heart is calling for help, and doctors may finally be able to answer. Approximately one million Americans have a heart attack each year. Now, subtle markers of heart damage have been found; hidden in plain sight. According to a new study published in the September 28 edition of Science … [Read more...]

A Less Painful Way To Jolt A Heart Reported September 30, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Painful jolts are so yesterday! Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 people have a cardiac defibrillator implanted in their chest to deliver a high-voltage shock to prevent sudden cardiac death from a life-threatening arrhythmia. While it is a necessary and effective … [Read more...]

Healthy Habits = Happy Hearts Reported September 15, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you're good to your body, your heart will reward you. A new study reveals people can significantly reduce their risk for heart failure by partaking in four healthy behaviors: not smoking, keeping weight under control, getting regular exercise and consuming vegetables. Heart failure … [Read more...]

Hormone Predicts Death Risk in Kidney Patients Reported September 14, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – High levels of a hormone, FGF-23, can predict which kidney patients will develop heart problems, require dialysis, or die prematurely, according to this study. "This discovery allows us to predict at-risk patients before they require dialysis," lead investigator Michel … [Read more...]

Cheaper Heart Disease Drugs are underused Reported August 30, 2011 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A global study reveals that inexpensive drug treatments for cardiovascular disease that have been proven to save lives are substantially underused worldwide. Around 60% of individuals with heart disease and up to half of patients who have had a stroke might not be taking any of … [Read more...]

Japan: Radioactive Elements Found in Children's Thyroid Glands Reported August 19, 2011 In Japan's stricken nuclear plant area, around 45 percent of children were found to have traces of radioactive elements in their thyroid glands, says an official. The official said that the iodine concentrations -- found in … [Read more...]