An important genetic cardiovascular risk factor explained

New findings appear to explain why people who carry specific and common versions of a single gene are more likely to have high cholesterol and to suffer a heart attack. Studies in mice show that the gene, known as sortilin, controls the release of LDL (a.k.a. "bad") cholesterol from the liver into the bloodstream.

Reportlinker Adds Alzheimer Disease - New Drugs, Markets and Companies

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Mark Hyman, MD: Millions Die Due to Withheld Medical Treatment

Medical care must include general lifestyle guidance--the mandates to eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise--individually tailored for both the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases.

Keeping an eye out for AMD as we age

KUALA LUMPUR - There is an eye disease that affects senior citizens that is little known in Asia, let alone Malaysia. If undiagnosed and untreated early it can lead to blindness.

Obesity link to Syndrome X

By Rajen M. I HATE being fat. I'm sure you do, too! It makes you look and feel bad. You may even have low self-esteem, and you're reminded of it every time you look in the mirror. What's more, as you age, being overweight increases your chances of falling, and staying, ill!