Salt Reduction Helps Blood Pressure A Tiny Bit, But May Raise Cholesterol Levels

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Reducing salt intake is said to have a beneficial effect on blood pressure, especially among those who already suffer from hypertension (high blood pressure), however, one of the undesirable effects of consuming much less salt is a higher risk of elevated levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides, researchers from Denmark ...

Low-salt diets may raise heart disease risk

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Cutting back on salt may not be as beneficial for your heart as once thought, a new study suggests. Find more info about Low-salt diets may raise heart disease risk photos videos pictures. read more

France to Raise Some Corporate Taxes, Boost Lower Sales Tax Rate

Monday, November 7th, 2011

France will increase taxes on large companies and boost its lower rate of value added tax to 7 percent from 5.5 percent to help meet its deficit target next year, Prime Minister Francois Fillon said today in Paris. Find more info about France to Raise Some Corporate Taxes, Boost Lower Sales ...

Restaurants Raise Prices to Catch Higher Food-at-Home Costs

Friday, October 28th, 2011

Restaurants are poised to raise prices as Americans become accustomed to more expensive food at grocery stores Find more info about Restaurants Raise Prices to Catch Higher Food-at-Home Costs photos videos pictures. read more

HPV may raise women’s risk of heart disease

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Women who carry the human papillomavirus (HPV) have an increased risk of heart disease, a new study finds. Women who tested positive for any of the 37 strains of the virus the researchers tested for were 2.3 times more likely to also have had a heart attack or stroke. Find more ...