cardiovascular disease
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Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Drinking alcohol in small to moderate amounts can have positive effects on the brain's stress activity and potentially lower the risk of heart disease.
The researchers, hailing from Massachusetts General Hospital in the United States, discovered that people who consume...
Medicine
Health Advice on Daily Aspirin Therapy Changes Dramatically
After years of advising adults at a higher risk of heart disease to take aspirin daily as a preventative measure, health experts announced on Tuesday that their stance on the subject has shifted dramatically.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force...
Greece
Rare Gene Protects Greek Villagers from Cardiovascular Diseases
According to a new study by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge, UK, residents of the small Cretan village of Anogia and surrounding areas, are at reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases despite a diet rich in animal fat.
The...