Low-carb, high-protein diet 'heart risk'
They found that proportional decreases in carbohydrate intake and increases in protein intake were associated with a small increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease such as heart attack and stroke. This sort of study can provide useful estimates …
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Most Psoriasis Patients at Risk for Heart Disease
ORLANDO – A recent study that found a high prevalence of undiagnosed or untreated cardiovascular risk factors among patients with moderate to severe psoriasis reinforces the need for routine screening, said Dr. Jeffrey P. Callen. Cardiovascular disease …
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The New Science Behind America's Deadliest Diseases
What do heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's, stroke and cancer have in common? Scientists have linked each of these to a condition known as chronic inflammation, and they are studying how high-fat foods and excess body weight may increase the risk for …
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