What Is Heart Disease?

Saturday, November 5th, 2011

Heart disease is an umbrella term for any type of disorder that affects the heart. Heart disease means the same as cardiac disease but not cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease refers to disorders of the blood vessels and heart, while heart disease refers to just the heart. According to WHO (World ...

Average Diet In England Would Save UK 4,000 Lives Annually

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

According to a study published in BMJ Open, if individuals in the UK ate the average diet consumed by people in England, approximately 4,000 deaths could be prevented each year. The report reveals that in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, death rates for cancer and cardiovascular disease are higher compared ...

HPV Linked To Cardiovascular Disease In Women

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Women with cancer-causing strains of human papillomavirus (HPV) may be at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke even when no conventional risk factors for CVD are present. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston are the first to investigate a potential connection between CVD ...

‘Hidden’ heart disease can strike down even the young

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

A new study shows that a large proportion of normal weight, and apparently healthy, young people already have the beginnings of cardiovascular disease, according to a report presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress in Vancouver. Find more info about 'Hidden' heart disease can strike down even the young photos videos pictures. ...

Oral Health Of Diabetes Patients Closely Linked To Heart Disease And Cancer Risk

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

According to researchers in the report "Oral health awareness in adult patients with diabetes: a questionnaire study", published in the latest issue of the British Dental Journal (BDJ), several individuals who suffer with diabetes are not aware that their oral health is closely connected to their risk of developing complications. ...