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Amino Acid Found in Dark Meat Poultry, Fish May Protect Women With High Cholesterol, Study Suggests March 2, 2012 -- Taurine, an amino acid found in dark meat poultry and other foods, may be good for some people's hearts, according to a new study.

'Gut Reaction' May Predict Heart Risk Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report.

'Gut Reaction' May Predict Heart Risk Higher levels of stomach substance called TMAO linked to heart attack, stroke, study suggests WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, April 24 (HealthDay News) -- A blood test that assesses levels of a compound produced in the stomach appears to be a strong indicator of whether there will be heart trouble down the road, researchers report.

Mediterranean Diet Might Help Stave Off Dementia Large study showed better retention of mental skills in seniors who had followed it WebMD News from HealthDay By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- Eating fish, chicken, olive oil and other foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids while staying away from meats and dairy -- the so-called Mediterranean diet -- may help older adults keep their memory and thinking skills sharp, a large new U.S.

LAST Tuesday, Connor Moran, a limit-the-red-meat, increase-the-greens, eat-salad-for-lunch kind of guy, stopped into a Bronx Dunkin' Donuts for his usual black coffee, no sugar, no cream. He walked out with a sandwich of egg and bacon between two halves of a glazed doughnut.

Researcher Says Deficiencies May Boost Heart Disease Risk, but Vegetarians' Risk Still Lower Than Meat Eaters' Risk