Heart Disease

Anacetrapib Promises to Improve Cholesterol

The experimental pill anacetrapib may help boost levels of “good” HDL cholesterol, and has been found to be safe in preliminary clinical studies. WebMD reports that researchers were surprised by how well the new drug performed. “Our jaws dropped when … Continue reading

Cholesterol Facts on The Dr. Oz Show

Tune in this Wednesday, October 6 to The Dr. Oz Show to learn just how important your cholesterol levels are when it comes to your health. From HDL (the good cholesterol) to LDL (the bad cholesterol), Dr. Oz will explain exactly … Continue reading

Why Size Matters on The Doctors

UPDATE: This episode will air again on August 23, 2024. Tune in this Friday, October 8 to The Doctors to learn why size matters when it comes to your health. Find out when bigger is better, and when you’re better … Continue reading

Black Rice is New Antioxidant Star

You’re plenty familiar with white rice. And maybe you occasionally indulge in brown rice. But have you heard of black rice? If not, there could be good reason to track some down for your next meal. According to new research, … Continue reading

Kick Your Sugar Habit in 3 Simple Steps

Sugar – The other white powder that as some might argue is just as addictive as illegal drugs. As Americans, our diet contains way too much of it. Sugar has been linked to the obesity, diabetes, and heart disease epidemics. A … Continue reading

Health Benefits of Beer

It’s common knowledge that red wine boasts heart-health benefits with its ample supply of the antioxidant, resveratrol. But beer is competing with vino lovers for its health benefits. As you head into the fridge and twist off the cap of … Continue reading

Belly Fat May Be Deadly

If a new study has any merit, you’re going to want to pay extra attention to your waistline. The latest study on belly fat is considered to be one of the largest ever done. And what the researchers found was … Continue reading