Scientists identify linchpin of fat metabolism
News-Medical-Net Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:02 AM PDT
Humans are built to hunger for fat, packing it on during times of feast and burning it during periods of famine. But when deluged by foods rich in fat and sugar, the modern waistline often far exceeds the need to store energy for lean times, and the result has been an epidemic of diabetes, heart disease and other obesity-related problems. |
CU-Boulder unveils new $160M biotechnology building
Colorado Daily Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:55 AM PDT
The University of Colorado this week is debuting its new, $160 million biotechnology building, designed to be a science hub where researchers collaborate to solve a wide range of societal challenges such as treatment of cancer and heart disease, advancements in tissue engineering and creation of new biofuels. |
Discovery of mad cow in Calif. was stroke of luck
Worcester Telegram & Gazette Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:31 AM PDT
HANFORD, Calif. - A non-descript building in the heart of California's dairy country has become the focus of intense scrutiny now that mad cow disease has been discovered in a dead dairy cow. |
Multaq Reimbursement Lost in France: Severe Adverse Events
PRWeb Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:06 AM PDT
On April 15th 2012, the Financial Times reported that Sanofi’s drug Multaq lost reimbursement in France and faced new restrictions in other countries. Multaq (Dronedarone) is a drug manufactured by Sanofi and used by patients who had recently experienced heart issues like atrial fibrillation (a type of abnormal heart rhythm) or atrial flutters. It was approved by the FDA in 2009. In January 2011 ... |
COMMUNITY
The Register-Guard Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:28 AM PDT
Peace Activist Speech â€" 1:30 p.m. today at Lane Community College, Forum 309, 4000 E. 30th Ave.; professor and political activist William Ayers will discuss “Teaching and Learning: The Personal and Political†and address themes of democracy, education reform and civic engagement. Strings of Compassion â€" Sacred Heart Medical Center’s … |
ASK THE EXPERT: How can you cope with stress and heart disease?
The Star Press Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:25 AM PDT
The way you cope with your feelings about having heart disease is an important part of recovery. Coping is a response trying to prevent, avoid, or control stress. Without learning to cope properly, your stress levels may increase rapidly and negatively affect your chances of a healthy recovery. Learn more about stress and coping with heart disease so that you can help deliver yourself or a loved ... |
DoctorsHealthPress.com Supports Recent Study Linking Positive Thinking With a Healthy Heart
PRWeb Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:23 AM PDT
The Doctors Health Press, a publisher of various natural health newsletters, books and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulletin, is lending its support to a new study showing that having a positive outlook on life could boost your heart health. (PRWeb April 26, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9435600.htm |
Improving heart health holistically
Fox News Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:18 AM PDT
So often we read articles telling us how to get healthy. Stay fit, lose weight, eat this, drink that. With all of this advice, it’s far too easy to neglect the most important muscle of all â€" our hearts!Luckily, there are a variety of easy habits that can help us keep our hearts strong and healthy. |
Hurling: No Antrim challenge this year for Campbell
Belfast Telegraph Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:10 AM PDT
A month after captaining Loughgiel Shamrocks to their second All-Ireland hurling club Championship, veteran defender Johnny Campbell has admitted that he will play no part in the forthcoming Leinster, Ulster and All-Ireland campaigns with Antrim. Related Stories Carey our of hospital after heart scare Quigley back for Fermanagh and firing on all cylinders |
County's air clean? That's in dispute
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:08 AM PDT
Allen County's air is either so polluted with soot it is unhealthy to breathe and puts its residents at risk of heart attacks, strokes and emergency-room visits for asthma and cardiovascular disease - or it is just fine. |
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