Soluble fibre ‘effective for IBS’
A soluble fibre supplement should be the first line of attack in treating irritable bowel syndrome, experts say.
Low-carb diets ‘damage arteries’
Low-carb slimming diets may clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.
Written on August 25, 2009 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comment
Broken hearts mend with ‘patch’
A team of Israeli scientists has developed a potential way to fix the damage from heart attacks.
Written on August 24, 2009 | Posted in Surgery | No Comment
U.S. heart group draws hard line on sugar intake
Americans need to cut back dramatically on sugar consumption, the American Heart Association said on Monday in a recommendation that is likely to rile food and beverage companies.
Written on August 24, 2009 | Posted in Nutrition | No Comment
Quitting smoking causes quick drop in inflammation
Just weeks after quitting smoking, women show major reductions in several markers of inflammation associated with heart disease risk, new research shows.
Written on August 15, 2009 | Posted in General Health | No Comment
