Is Being A Little Overweight Really OK? The BMI Controversy.
Monday August 28, 2006
Recently, conflicting news reports - and conflicting science - have given mixed messages on whether being a "little" overweight is a significant risk factor, or actually healthy. The confusion ... Read More
High-dose Statins Save Lives
Monday August 14, 2006
A recent meta-analysis shows that in patients with coronary artery disease, high-dose statin therapy (as opposed to regular-dose statin therapy) significantly improves outcomes. Patients with coronary artery disease should ... Read More
Saturated Fat Blocks Beneficial Effects of HDL
Tuesday August 8, 2006
A new study shows that consuming saturated fats not only increases your levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), but also blocks the protective effects of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol). ... Read More
Webcast: Transseptal Repair of an Atrial Septal Defect
Thursday August 3, 2006
View a live webcast of a transseptal repair of an atrial septal defect, to be conducted at Akron Children's Hosptial on August 8, at 5 PM EDT. Click here ... Read More