Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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People about to have surgery must tell their health care providers about all supplements they take.