The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats…Read More
Several cardiovascular risk factors, such as advanced age and smoking history, are prevalent among lung cancer patients at the time of the diagnosis and increase their risk of future heart disease, according to a new study being presented at ACC’s Advancing the Cardiovascular Care of the Oncology Patient course…Read More
The results of an observational study from Lund University in Sweden are clear: Up to the age of 2, a more fiber-rich diet seems to reduce the risk of celiac disease. A particularly clear link was seen when children had eaten fiber-rich foods before the age of 1…Read More
Diabetic retinopathy is a severe complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness. The Japanese clinical practice guidelines for diabetes recommend that individuals undergo a fundus examination at least once a year to screen for diabetic retinopathy. However, previous studies indicate that fewer than half of individuals with diabetes in Japan undergo regular fundus examinations…Read […]
Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering have found that studying blood flow in leg muscles may help detect cardiovascular disease earlier than standardized tests, opening the door to earlier treatment and better outcomes…Read More