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A recent study has found that higher selenium levels in people with type 2 diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of death from heart disease.Read now
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Excess Belly Fat Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease - Even in Those With a Normal Weight
According to a scientific statement published recently by the American Heart Association, abdominal obesity may increase the risk of heart disease even in people with a BMI in a healthy weight range.Read now -
Women With Type 2 Diabetes May Be At Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Read nowType 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....
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Study Identifies Level of Vitamin D Deficiency That Puts People at Risk of Cardiovascular Problems
Read nowWhile 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...
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Saturated Fats Such as Butter May Not be Bad for Your Heart
Read nowButter, 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,...
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Vitamin C From Fruits and Vegetables May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Read nowA 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...
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Study Finds Link Between Heart Disease and Osteoporosis
Read nowOsteoporosis 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...
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Shorter Height Genetically Associated With Higher Risk of Heart Disease
Read nowCoronary heart disease is the most common cause of premature death across the world. A recent study suggests that shorter height is genetically linked with a higher risk of death from coronary heart disease. In order to determine the connection...
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Childhood Vitamin D Levels May Be Linked to Hardened Arteries in Adulthood
Read nowAtherosclerosis is the hardening of the arteries that can lead to heart disease. A recent study suggests that having low blood levels of vitamin D in childhood may be associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood. Participants in the...