Posts Tagged ‘ high cholesterol ’

Exercise And Calcium to Reduce Metabolic Syndrome Risk

Nov 7th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News Feeds

HBNS.org - Daily exercise sessions and a calcium-rich diet could reduce the risk of a group of health risk factors called the metabolic syndrome, finds a new study of Illinois adults.
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms - large abdominal girth, high blood pressure, high cholesterol level and insulin resistance - that together signal a [...]



High Cholesterol Level Linked to Higher Prostate Cancer Risk

Sep 20th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News Feeds

Heart health isn’t the only reason to pay attention to cholesterol levels: Research has shown that cholesterol plays an important role in prostate health as well. September has been designated both National Prostate Health Month and National Cholesterol Education Month, and the American Urological Association (AUA) and the AUA Foundation are urging men to decrease [...]



Are There Really Any “Super Foods”?

Aug 20th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News Feeds

As a dietitian, I strongly believe in the power of a healthy diet to improve a person’s life — but I do sometimes grow tired of headlines like “The 7 Super Foods You Should Always Eat,” “3 Healthy Breakfasts for a Better You” or “Super Berry Fights Heart Disease and Cancer.” While I understand the [...]



Jack Distribution Issues Recall of All Lots of Rize 2 The Occasion Capsules And Rose 4 Her Capsules

Jul 28th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Drug Recalls

Jack Distribution, LLC, 1501 Green Road Unit C Pompano Beach, Florida 33064 and its wholesale distributors G & N works, Inc., and Devine Distribution, Inc., announced today that they are conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of all lot numbers of the company’s supplement products sold under the brand names Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose [...]



International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Issues a Voluntary Recall of All Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs

May 30th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Drug Recalls

International Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., P.O. Box 5165, Bradford, MA 01835, announced today that it is conducting a voluntary recall of all the company’s supplement product sold under the brand name of Viril-Ity-Power (VIP) Tabs, 560mg/serving.



FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use “Blue Steel” And “Hero” Products

Mar 25th, 2008 | By admin | Category: Health News

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers not to purchase or use “Blue Steel” or “Hero” products marketed as dietary supplements throughout the United States because they are considered unapproved drugs and have not been proven to be safe or effective. These products contain undeclared ingredients, which may dangerously affect a person’s blood [...]