Introduction: Association between ambient air pollution and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been demonstrated by many epidemiological studies in developed countries, however few studies have been performed in developing countries of Asia. Objective: In this study, we evaluated…
Elevated serum cholesterol, particularly in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) fraction, is a major independent risk factor for atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Current evidence from a variety of human and animal trials suggests a cholesterol lowering effect of specif…
Stroke is a critical health issue that largely affects individuals’ overall life. Sleep-related factors are emerging risk factors of stroke, and their relationships with stroke have been less investigated compared to other risk factors. The purpose of this study was to examine w…
Peanuts contain several cardiovascular beneficial nutrients and have been reported to reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Hypertension, hypercholesteremia, and atherosclerosis are leading causes of CVD. The first stage of atherosclerotic disease is accumulation of chol…