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 ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 08, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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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 ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 21, 2012 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (8) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

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" ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Dec 30, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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

created May 26, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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 ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 28, 2011 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0

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 ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 03, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 2

'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 ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Mar 13, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

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

created Feb 21, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

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" ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 10, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

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’ ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Feb 07, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

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" ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 07, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0


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