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Why Smoking Increases The Risk Of Heart Disease And Strokes Science Daily Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:18 PM PDT Researchers have discovered a reason why smoking increases the risk of heart disease and strokes. Nicotine promotes insulin resistance, also called prediabetes, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Cornflakes, White Bread Could Boost Heart Risk Health Scout Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:15 PM PDT 'High-glycemic' carbs like these hamper blood vessel function, study shows. Arby's Plan Is A-Okay With LPC Gothamist Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:58 PM PDT Brooklyn, you are thisclose to gaining access to Bacon Cheddar Roastburgers™, Bronco Berry Dipping Sauce®, and other assorted food stuffs that will lead to your eventual heart attack. That's right, Arby's is officially opening after many obstacles in setting up shop at the landmarked 372 Fulton Street space. The Brooklyn Paper reports that the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted 7-1 in ... No improvement in risk of stroke-related deaths Canada.com Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:49 PM PDT Heart attacks are down sharply in Canada and more people who have them are leaving hospital alive. The stroke story isn't so simple. Pantridge portrait unveiled at Queens u.tv Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:41 PM PDT A portrait of world famous heart doctor and war hero Professor Frank Pantridge was unveiled in Belfast on Thursday. Study for heart disease under fire Worcester Telegram & Gazette Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:27 PM PDT Heart attack survivors are again being enrolled in a controversial federal study of an alternative treatment while the government investigates whether they were told enough about possible health risks. Gossip Girl CW Arkansas Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:23 PM PDT Heart disease is the nation's leading cause of death. What can you do to reduce the risk of heart disease? Dangerous heart condition under-diagnosed The Brockville Recorder and Times Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:22 PM PDT People with the most common type of heart arrhythmia are at least five times more at risk of a stroke - and twice as likely to die from one - according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.[...] Study Discovers Enzyme That Controls 'Bad' Cholesterol redOrbit Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:54 PM PDT Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is the so-called "bad cholesterol" often linked to medical problems like heart disease and clogged arteries. Cells in the liver produce a specific receptor that sticks to LDL and removes it from the blood, lowering cholesterol levels. Scientists Explores Why Smoking Raises The Risk Of Heart Disease and Strokes redOrbit Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:54 PM PDT Researchers at Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles and Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona have discovered a reason why smoking increases the risk of heart disease and strokes.The study, which will be presented Thursday, June 11 at The Endocrine Society's 91st annual meeting in Washington, D.C., found that nicotine in cigarettes promotes insulin resistance, ...

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