News tagged with lipid levels

Study uncovers key mechanisms of cell communication

(PhysOrg.com) -- A unique bridging process may be behind a mystery of intracellular communication, according to new Cornell research published Feb. 4 in the journal Cell.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Feb 07, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Birch bark ingredient comes with many metabolic benefits

An ingredient found in abundance in birch bark appears to have an array of metabolic benefits, according to new studies in animals that are reported in the January issue of Cell Metabolism. In mice, the compound known as bet ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Jan 04, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

New membrane lipid measuring technique may help fight disease

Could controlling cell-membrane fat play a key role in turning off disease?

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Oct 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Use of statins favors the wealthy, creating new social disparities in cholesterol

Since the introduction of statins to treat high cholesterol, the decline in lipid levels experienced by the wealthy has been double that experienced by the poor. While statins are highly effective in reducing cholesterol ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

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 ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

'SORTing' out the genetic and biological links between cholesterol and coronary heart disease

The true power of genomic research lies in its ability to help scientists understand biological processes, particularly those that - when altered - can lead to disease. This power is demonstrated dramatically in a pair of ...

Medicine & Health / Genetics

created Aug 04, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Adopting healthy habits in youth associated with more favorable cholesterol levels in adulthood

Lifestyle changes between childhood and adulthood appear associated with whether an individual will maintain, improve or develop high-risk cholesterol levels, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Pediatrics & ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 03, 2011 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0