News tagged with blood lipids
Eating nuts associated with improvements in cholesterol levels
Consuming more nuts appears to be associated with improvements in blood cholesterol levels, according to a pooled analysis of data from 25 trials reported in the May 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
May 10, 2010 |
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Invention could improve cancer drug delivery, lessen harmful effects of chemotherapy
(PhysOrg.com) -- An invention by University of Arizona researchers may provide a way to deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to cancer tissues in controlled doses without harming healthy body cells.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Dec 20, 2010 |
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Discovery points to new approach for diabetes therapy
Nutrition experts at Oregon State University have essentially "cured" laboratory mice of mild, diet-induced diabetes by stimulating the production of a particular enzyme.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 12, 2010 |
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High levels of 'good' cholesterol may be associated with lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
High levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as "good" cholesterol, appear to be associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer's disease in older adults, according to a report in the December issue of Archives of ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Dec 13, 2010 |
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Researchers identify lipid profile characteristic of newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
(PhysOrg.com) -- A journal article showcasing results of lipidomics analyses for identifying novel biomarkers of diabetes conducted at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory was selected as "Editor's Choice" ...
Dec 30, 2011 |
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Changing views about saturated fat and cardiovascular disease
For generations, the consumption of dairy products has been positively associated with the health and wellness of families and communities. Nevertheless, the recent shift in dietary trends has focused on "what not to eat" ...
Feb 10, 2011 |
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High-fat diets inflame fat tissue around blood vessels, contribute to heart disease
A study by researchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) shows that high-fat diets, even if consumed for a short amount of time, can inflame fat tissue surrounding blood vessels, possibly contributing to cardiovascular ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 18, 2009 |
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Research suggests vegetable juice may help people with metabolic syndrome lose weight
Drinking at least one glass of low sodium vegetable juice daily may help overweight people with metabolic syndrome achieve better weight loss results. A study, conducted at the Baylor College of Medicine and presented at ...
Apr 19, 2009 |
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Food additive may one day help control blood lipids and reduce disease risk
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a substance in the liver that helps process fat and glucose. That substance is a component of the common food additive lecithin, and researchers ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jul 30, 2009 |
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Cholesterol-lowering medicines may be effective against cancer
Millions of people around the world use medicines based on statins to lower their blood cholesterol, but new research from the University of Gothenburg, published in the prestigious journal PNAS, shows that s ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Oct 27, 2009 |
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Researchers have immune cells running in circles
(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine researchers have identified the important role a protein plays in the body's first line of defense in directing immune cells called neutrophils toward ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Abnormal cholesterol levels may raise risk of heart failure
(PhysOrg.com) -- Even if you never have a heart attack, abnormal blood cholesterol levels may significantly raise your risk of heart failure, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart As ...
Nov 23, 2009 |
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New microscopy technique reveals mechanics of blood cell membranes
Thanks to an interdisciplinary team of researchers, scientists now have a more complete understanding of one of the human body's most vital structures: the red blood cell.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 28, 2010 |
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Quantum dots provide quantitative profile of pancreatic cancer biomarkers on single cells
(Phys.org) -- With the aid of a novel set of lipid-coated, targeted quantum dots, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a method for quantifying multiple specific biomarkers on the surfaces of individual ...
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Apr 06, 2012 |
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The shell makes the difference
(PhysOrg.com) -- Contrast echography is a commonly used medical imaging technique that is used to show up abnormal blood circulation in organs and tumours. The method makes use of ultrasound and a contrast ...
Apr 12, 2010 |
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