News tagged with hdl and ldl
For fats, longer may not be better
Researchers have uncovered why some dietary fats, specifically long-chain fats, such as oleic acid (found in olive oil), are more prone to induce inflammation. Long-chain fats, it turns out, promote increased intestinal absorption ...
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Jan 08, 2009 |
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Researchers find new evidence on how cholesterol gets moved from HDLs to LDLs
Researchers with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have found new evidence to explain how cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) mediates the transfer of cholesterol from "good" high ...
Feb 21, 2012 |
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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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NIH stops study of niacin to prevent heart attacks
(AP) -- Disappointing news: A drug that raises people's so-called good cholesterol didn't go on to prevent heart attacks.
Medicine & Health / Medications
May 26, 2011 |
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Obesity: Conclusive results for the Montreal Heart Institute's Kilo-Actif program
A program which combines interval training and healthy eating practices seems to be perfectly indicated for those suffering from obesity, according to the results of a new study from the Montreal Hearth Institute's centre ...
Apr 28, 2011 |
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Study finds routine periodic fasting is good for your health, and your heart
Fasting has long been associated with religious rituals, diets, and political protests. Now new evidence from cardiac researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute demonstrates that routine periodic fasting ...
Apr 03, 2011 |
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'Good cholesterol' structure identified, could help explain protective effects
University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers have determined the structure of human HDL cholesterol and say the finding could help explain how this "fat packet" protects against cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack ...
Mar 13, 2011 |
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Cholesterol: The good, the bad, the unknown
Two people are diagnosed with high cholesterol, one of the leading risk factors for heart disease, and follow similar therapies. One ends up with improved cholesterol levels, but the other doesn't.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Feb 21, 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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Nicotinic acid blocks immune cells in atherosclerosis
Nearly all cardiac infarctions and around half of all strokes are caused by atherosclerosis. An early treatment of atherosclerosis is therefore crucial to preventing cardiovascular diseases. Stefan Offermanns ...
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Feb 07, 2011 |
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New explanation for heart-healthy benefits of chocolate
In time for the chocolate-giving and chocolate-noshing fest on Valentine's Day, scientists are reporting discovery of how this treat boosts the body's production of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) the "good" ...
Feb 07, 2011 |
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