Sodium content in softened water

Heart disease, part ii: - The kidney connection

Talking about heart disease, it seems that you're much more likely to develop it if you also have chronic kidney disease. In fact kidney health and f...

Heart disease heart disease: - Less of a killer without the drugs

Heart disease is already the leading cause of death in the USA and the UK, and forecasters reckon it will soon be the major killer in every developed...

Drugs for heart disease

There is a wide range of drugs that are designed either to reduce the risk of heart disease or prevent a reoccurrence.

Causes of heart disease

It’s not too controversial to suggest that one of the chief causes of the epidemic of heart disease in the West is the industrialisation of our food s...

Nicotine patches: heart disease

Smokers who rely on nicotine patches or chewing gum to help them kick the habit may continue to run an increased risk of heart disease. ...

Heart disease

Have you ever wondered why the French are carefree about tobacco smoking and wine consumption? Their diet is high in sugars and fats, and vegetarianis...