Estradiol, the major estrogen sex hormone in humans and a widely used medication. Credit: Public DomainA joint study by the University of Oulu and Uni...
Tag: Cardiovascular Diseases
Study identifies the mechanism by which eating fish reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
Credit: CC0 Public DomainA study by researchers from the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and Harvard Medical School has found that consuming omega ...
Why a large hip circumference protects from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
If fat is stored on the hips and thighs, this could offer protection against type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases among other things. Credit: N...
What causes water retention and how to deal with swollen ankles and fingers
If you've ever spent an afternoon on the couch with the TV and a bag of salted chips, or gone to bed with a belly full of Teochew porridge and its acc...
80% Of Heart Attacks Could Be Avoided If Everyone Did These Easy Things
The American Heart Association releases heart disease stats annually (1). Cardiovascular disease accounts for about 1/3 of the death toll across the g...
Types of Steak: Different Cuts of Steak and Their Nutrition Facts
Although there is much discussion on the health implications of eating too much red meat, steak varieties are packed with nutrients.In this article, y...
Gout: Why the stigma?
People rarely discuss it, but gout can significantly affect quality of life.Gout is a common form of arthritis that hyperuricemia, or a buildup of uri...
Women Who Suffer From Frequent Hot Flashes More Prone To Breast Cancer, Says Study
Researchers reveal that women who experience night sweats along with other symptoms for at least a decade are at the highest risk of developing breast cancer.