On Thursday, Frito-Lay, the snack-foods division of PepsiCo, unveiled a line of its top-selling chips called "A Pinch of Salt." They have 30 to 50 percent less sodium than regular chips. Well, fine. Less salt is better. But however much Frito-Lay's marketing department would like its customers to believe otherwise,...
Fast food restaurants do not have to remain taboo for the health-conscious consumer. Although some typical foods are high in fat and sodium, it is possible to eat nutritious "fast food" meals if you choose wisely. Typical meals at fast food restaurants supply adequate amounts of protein, iron, and several...
Nearly one in three Americans suffers from high blood pressure -- more than 73 million adults. women -- face unique challenges in controlling their blood pressure. For instance, women with high blood pressure are more likely to be obese and have high cholesterol levels. They're also less likely than men...
Growing Awareness of Vitamin D Deficiencies Sparks Sharp Rise in Vitamin D Testing SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Baywood International, Inc. (OTCBB:BAYW) ("Company") announced that three of the largest testing labs in the United States, Quest Diagnostics, Lab Corp. of America and the Mayo Clinic, have all reported a sharp...
A strong association between hypertension and coronary artery disease CAD has been established in epidemiologic studies, but the risk of cardiovascular disease can be greatly reduced with antihypertensive therapy. The American Heart Association AHA Council for High Blood Pressure Research and the Councils on Clinical Cardiology and Epidemiology and Prevention...
People with heart failure tend to retain fluid, making it important to monitor what they drink. The doctor may prescribe medication to help rid the body of excess fluid, which puts less stress on the heart. While this type of drug, called a diuretic, may make you feel thirsty, it's...
Blowing cool dry air under a football player's uniform may prevent heat-related illness, University of Florida researchers report. Forcing the cool air between a player and his pads reduces core body temperature and heart rate dramatically, according to the findings, which are expected to be presented Thursday at the American...
Combining Aspirin Use with Other Preventive Measures, They Say, Would Reduce Heart Attacks by 36 Percent over Next 30 Years MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater, appropriate utilization of aspirin and other preventive measures, such as quitting smoking, losing weight and lowering cholesterol, would reduce heart...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 10 /PRNewswire/ -- When the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued its recommendation on July 7 regarding the treatment of children with high cholesterol, it generated a strong response from the community of medical professionals and patients. The National Lipid Association NLA, a group of healthcare...
On the Path Productions LLC ,a San Francisco media company, has announced the premiere of Body Language , a new one-hour showfeaturing integrative health and wellness. "We're gratified by the support we've received this month from outstandingunderwriters," said Christopher Springmann, OTP's Executive Producer."These include the American Heart Association, American...
DALLAS, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulmonologists at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas have begun using a new type of bronchoscopy that utilizes global positioning-like technology to generate 3-dimensional images of the far reaches of complex lung structures. This electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy is expected to help pulmonologists better diagnose lung cancer,...
Injecting the artery-constricting hormone vasopressin in addition to adrenaline did not improve survival among people who had sudden cardiac arrest in an European trial, but American cardiologists said the finding does not rule out use of that treatment in some cases. the formal name of adrenaline -- as part of...
1) It's high inn protein, monounsturated fat, iron, Biz and zinc. 2) The American Heart Association includes emu in its listing of heart-healthy meats. 3) It's low in fat and cholesterol. 4) Emu has more protein and fewer calories thatn an equal serving o...
The American Heart Association has issued an advisory urging everyone, trained or not, to act immediately when faced with an adult whose heart has stopped. In such a situation, the protocol is as follows: Call 9II, then immediately begin pushing on the middle of the chest until help arrives. The...
TAMPA, Fla. -- PanGenex Corporation (Pink Sheets: PGXC) announces the successful launch of a corporate blog at www.ManageCholesterolNaturally.com. The new blog highlights the importance of Omega-3s and Omega-3 fish oils from fatty fish such as sardines and anchovies and that they have been proven to lower triglycerides and reduce the...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As Americans are expressing interest in bettering their health, the African American community remains stagnant on health improvements, says Dr. Christopher J.W.B. Leggett, director of cardiology at Medical Associates of North Georgia. In addition, a study done by the American Heart Association indicates that African Americans...
According to a recent Milken Institute study, chronic diseases are costing the United States more than $1 trillion annually, a number that could jump to $6 trillion by 2050 if the incidence of these diseases are not reduced. "An Unhealthy America: The Economic Burden of Chronic Disease" uses data from...
Reducing the high rate of obesity in the United States requires a comprehensive, population-based strategy, says a new American Heart Association AHA scientific statement. The AHA also recommends a wide range of approaches to help people adopt healthy behaviors, such as eating right and being physically active. About 67 million...
WASHINGTON AFP — Some 24 million Americans suffer from diabetes, an increase of more than three million in just the last two years, according to US government figures. Data released last week by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC showed that nearly eight percent of...
CARMEL, Ind. -- OBS Medical's predictive patient safety technology, Visensia([R]), was the focus of a large study and peer-reviewed paper that was published in the June 23rd issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, published by the American Medical Association. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC conducted this independent evaluation...
