Women More Likely to Die from Heart Attacks
Women are less likely to get timely treatment for heart attacks and are more likely to die in the hospital than men.
Raw Meat to Get Nutrition Labels
The USDA is now requiring packages of raw meat, such as ground beef, to provide nutrition fact panels on their labels.
Food Packaging Concerns
Food packaging chemicals are being found in blood tests in children and they may impact the immune system.
More Women Affected By Heart Disease Than Men
More women than men die of cardiovascular disease every year and are less likely to receive the right treatment after a heart attack.
Statins May Raise Diabetes Risk
Statin drugs are widely used to lower cholesterol but they may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
High Fat Diet May Damage Brain
After eating a high fat diet, there is evidence that the brain can suffer from serious inflammation and structural damage.
New Stroke Therapy Helps Children
A combination of brain stimulation and occupational therapy is helping children who have suffered from a stroke.
Studying the Root Cause of Hypertension in African Americans
African Americans are more likely to have hypertension than other races and this researcher is trying to find the root cause and the best treatment.
Some Junk Food May Return to Seattle Schools
Seattle schools have stricter vending machine rules than what the feds require and they may soon loosen up to help boost student government sales.
Living Successfully with Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack the small intestine in response to consuming gluten. By avoiding this protein found mainly in wheat, rye, and barley, they can live healthy full lives.
Test All Kids for Cholesterol
An expert panel now recommends that all children have their cholesterol levels checked by age 11.
Too Many Youths Too Fat to Fight for Our Country
A report from retired top military brass says too many of our nation’s youth are too overweight to enlist.