Your Lp-PLA2 level is believed to be the best way of gauging the imminent risk for heart attack or stroke, especially if you have already survived either one.

In their study, 88 samples from 28 apple juices and three grape juices bought in the eastern US revealed that nine samples from five brands had total arsenic levels that exceeded federal drinking-water standards.

As with many people with diabetes, the real cause of her elevated glucose level was her obesity. She was 100 pounds overweight. In order to avoid diabetic medications, she needed drastic weight loss.

Chelation therapy reduced the risk of heart attacks, deaths, strokes and other cardiovascular problems by 18 percent (and over 39 percent for diabetics) in those with a history of heart attacks.