garlic safety: Researchers from UK's Liverpool John Moores University claim that a garlic supplement may reduce the risk of heart attacks in patients with coronary problems.

Led by Khalid Rahman and Gordon Lowe, the scientists found aged garlic extract decreases the chances of formation of blood clots. The extract targets blood platelets that cause clotting. In healthy people, platelets move freely. But in older patients who typically experience cardiovascular disease, platelets are less mobile and can