Monday, March 5, 2012

Cholesterol Drugs Trigger Diabetes Risk


Food and drug regulatory agency in the United States (FDA) will require the manufacturers of cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins, to declare on the packaging side effects of an increased risk of diabetes.

The decision was taken after many reports of patients taking statins increase blood sugar. "The FDA is also aware of any studies that show statins associated with an increased risk of diabetes mellitus," the FDA said in a statement issued Tuesday (28/2).

Keep a watchful Sodium Foods High



Foods containing salt had only synonymous with salty foods. Though quite a lot of foods that actually taste sweet or savory to keep sodium high enough.


According to data from Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the bread turned out to be a high source of sodium in the diet of most Americans. The same levels of salt found from potato chips and pretzels.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Oranges reduce the risk of stroke



Researchers claim that the oranges and grapefruit (a type of orange, but such a large grapefruit) can reduce the risk of stroke. Both fruits are best eaten whole or in juice form in the morning.


This occurs because the orange and grapefruit contain certain antioxidants called flavanones.