Major U.S.-sponsored clinical trials on heart disease often turn to other countries to recruit patients and a new report questions whether that undermines the evidence they generate and the health of the American clinical trial system. Researchers found that of 24 U.S. taxpayer-funded clinical trials on heart disease in the past decade, 19 included patients from other countries. Across 11 of those studies, international patients accounted for nearly half of... 

Summer is here, and weekends are quickly and relentlessly turning into food fests. Packed with picnics, barbecues and children’s birthday parties you can imagine how much tempting food is around at all times. I have to admit, I get sucked in when I see a plate of fresh veggies with any kind of dip. And, one thing I’ve noticed is that no matter what type of party you attend you can pretty much bank on the fact that there will be dip! Spinach-artichoke,... 

Summer is filled with picnics, barbecues, sporting events, boating, and beaches, which presents many opportunities to fire up the grill and throw back some cold ones with friends. But with this increase in grilling comes a whole bunch of pitfalls and traps that can add a spare tire to your waistline. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Take action and create a thinner waist with these simple ways to beat the barbecue belly. Use whole wheat buns Eating a... 

We’ve been hearing about the benefits of olive oil for years, but now it looks like it could help prevent strokes in elderly people, according to a new French study. Researchers at the University of Bordeaux studied medical records from nearly 8,000 people aged 65 and older. Olive oil consumption was labeled in participants as “no use,” “moderate use” and “intensive use.” Over the five-year study period, 148 people had strokes. Results...