A survey conducted by the American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) found that nearly half of U.S. adults, aged 40 and above, with diabetes, are not utilizing aspirin therapy to reduce the risk of recurrent heart attack or stroke, nor have they reported discussing such therapy with their healthcare provider.

This group is at a significant risk of cardiovascular disease and therefore, likely candidates for doctor-recommended aspirin

At least one in five Americans has, or is at serious risk for developing, diabetes. Health organizations now warn millions are at an increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

In its biannual report on diabetes, the CDC revealed last week that 20.8 million Americans are now living with diabetes, a 14 percent increase from the18.2 million the CDC reported in 2003. Another 41 million have pre-diabetes, the condition that indicates an increased risk for developing both type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is estimated that heart disease and stroke kill two out of three people with diabetes

A new study suggests that well-toned hips and a trim waist -- not just the pounds a person carries -- appear to be the best protection against heart attacks. The waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by dividing the waist measure by the hip measure.

The cutoff point for cardiovascular risk factors is less than 0.85 for women and 0.90 for men. A higher number signals more risk. Larger waist size, which reflects the amount of abdominal fat, was found to be harmful, whereas larger hip size, which may indicate the amount of lower body muscle, was protective

A new study suggests that well-toned hips and a trim waist -- not just the pounds a person carries -- appear to be the best protection against heart attacks. The waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by dividing the waist measure by the hip measure.

The cutoff point for cardiovascular risk factors is less than 0.85 for women and 0.90 for men. A higher number signals more risk. Larger waist size, which reflects the amount of abdominal fat, was found to be harmful, whereas larger hip size, which may indicate the amount of lower body muscle, was protective

A new study suggests that well-toned hips and a trim waist -- not just the pounds a person carries -- appear to be the best protection against heart attacks. The waist-to-hip ratio is calculated by dividing the waist measure by the hip measure.

The cutoff point for cardiovascular risk factors is less than 0.85 for women and 0.90 for men. A higher number signals more risk. Larger waist size, which reflects the amount of abdominal fat, was found to be harmful, whereas larger hip size, which may indicate the amount of lower body muscle, was protective