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Most common antibiotics lead to heart problems

Researchers have for the first time established a connection between the most commonly prescribed class of antibiotics and two types of heart conditions. Researchers found that current users of fluoroquinolone antibiotics (such as Ciprofloxacin or Cipro) face a 2.4...

New research shows critical role of Vitamin K2 in preventing aneurysms

New research coordinated by Queen Mary University of London has identified a key role that Vitamin K2 plays in preventing the development of blood vessel aneurysms. The study was published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology in May 2019. In their...

Proven joint nutrient glucosamine also provides heart benefits

Glucosamine supplements have long been known as a natural remedy for joint pain; however, a new study is shedding light on a surprising new health benefit for those who take it. Namely, it appears when taken regularly glucosamine also lowers a person’s risk of...

Higher vitamin K intake helps lower blood pressure, according to study

Increased levels of vitamin K in the blood appears to improve cardiovascular health, according to new research conducted by cooperating scientists in Belgium and The Netherlands. Vitamin K was shown to provide benefits by reducing arterial stiffness and improving...

Essential fatty acids combat the number one killer of women

Thanks to endless pink “awareness” campaigns, most people think breast cancer is the number one killer of women. But it’s not. It’s not even close. Heart disease is the number one killer of women by a large margin. In fact heart disease kills six times more women than...