heart disease /channels/taxonomy/term/6209/all en UAlberta and ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ scientists uncover a hidden calcium cholesterol connection /channels/channels/news/ualberta-and-mcgill-scientists-uncover-hidden-calcium-cholesterol-connection-269163 <p>Scientists at the University of Alberta and ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ have discovered a direct link between calcium and cholesterol, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways of treating high blood cholesterol.</p> <p><strong><a href="/newsroom/channels/news/ualberta-and-mcgill-scientists-uncover-hidden-calcium-cholesterol-connection-269120">Read more in the ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ Newsroom</a></strong></p> Thu, 27 Jul 2017 18:11:18 +0000 webfull 129412 at /channels UAlberta and ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ scientists uncover a hidden calcium cholesterol connection /channels/channels/news/ualberta-and-mcgill-scientists-uncover-hidden-calcium-cholesterol-connection-269120 <p>By Ross Neitz, University of Alberta</p> <p>It’s well known that calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth, but new research shows it also plays a key role in moderating another important aspect of health—cholesterol.</p> <p>Scientists at the University of Alberta and ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ have discovered a direct link between calcium and cholesterol, a discovery that could pave the way for new ways of treating high blood cholesterol. </p> Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:15:40 +0000 webfull 129394 at /channels Study shows majority of smokers re-ignite their habit following heart attack /channels/channels/news/study-shows-majority-smokers-re-ignite-their-habit-following-heart-attack-224687 <div><span><span></span></span></div> <div><span><em>Despite obvious motivation for quitting, 2/3 of patients will resume smoking within twelve months</em><br /></span></div> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:39:25 +0000 webfull 94401 at /channels Fighting one of the leading causes of death in Canada /channels/news/fighting-one-leading-causes-death-canada-228952 <p>Almost 70,000 Canadians die each year from heart disease and stroke – that’s one person every seven minutes. And despite impressive gains in research and treatment, cardiovascular disease still accounts for almost 30 per cent of all deaths every year in Canada. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:02:12 +0000 webfull 97126 at /channels Heart attack: Gender matters in predicting outcomes /channels/news/heart-attack-gender-matters-predicting-outcomes-258229 <p><strong><a href="//www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/">Newsroom</a></strong></p> Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:15:22 +0000 webfull 115644 at /channels