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Magnesium plays an essential role in glucose metabolism, protein production and DNA synthesis. A recent study suggests that eating a diet rich in magnesium may help reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. The data for...

Recent research has identified Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) as a predictive risk factor for heart disease in cardiac patients. A study conducted by researchers with Cornell University looked at the effects of animal food sources on production of TMAO and found that...

Type 2 diabetes is rapidly growing to include more and more Americans and a recent scientific statement suggests that women with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have coronary heart disease than men who have type 2 diabetes....

While vitamin D is best known for its positive effects on bone health, recent research suggests deficiency in this essential vitamin may also be linked to coronary artery disease, heart attacks, and strokes. A new study has found the level...

Postprandial hyperglycemia and endothelial dysfunction are both risk factors for cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests that the polyphenols in coffee may help lower blood glucose levels after meal ingestion and increase flow mediated dilation in healthy men. Participants in...

Butter, cows milk and eggs, which are rich in saturated fat, have long been linked to increased risk of heart disease. However, a recent study suggests that saturated fats actually may not be associated with a higher risk of heart disease,...

A recent study suggests that people with high vitamin C levels from the intake of fruits and vegetables may have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and early death. Participants in the study included 97,203 people, 10,123 of whom...

Osteoporosis is the weakening of the bones, which often occurs with age. A recent study found a link between coronary heart disease and osteoporosis, highlighting the need to evaluate a history of heart disease in the management of osteoporosis. Participants...