Scientists have recently found a variant of a gene that augments the risk of heart failure. This gene is commonly found amongst the people of South Asia, where this disease is the primary cause of death. The study was carried out in the presence of 25 scientists from four different countries and was published in [...]
According to the research lead by Edward Giovannucci, M.D, Sc.D (Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston) and colleagues, men who have low levels of vitamin D are at higher risk of heart attack (myocardial infarction). The study is published in the June 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
The deaths [...]
