Omega-3s tied to lower risk of heart arrhythmia
February 1, 2012 — NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study of some 3,000 older adults, those with the highest levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood were 30 percent less likely to develop an irregular heartbeat over the next 14 years than peers with the lowest blood levels of omega-3s.
China seeks to unlock secrets of herbs, roots
January 13, 2012 — HONG KONG (Reuters) - Chinese legends have long extolled the benefits of the Tian Shan Xue Lian, a rare white flower found in snowcapped mountains that is revered as a panacea, an elixir so powerful it can supposedly bring the dead back to life.
Heart attack risk seen with clot drug Pradaxa
January 9, 2012 —
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