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Choose olive oil as a healthy alternative 23 Nov 2009 10:51 GMT
... addition to preventing heart disease (due to cholesterol control), olive oil is tolerated well by ... acids that control LDL levels while raising HDL (the good cholesterol) levels. When it comes to the breakdown ...
GENFIT: EXTREMELY PROMISING GFT505 RESULTS IN PHASE II 23 Nov 2009 06:58 GMT
... significant 21% (p=0.0027) reduction of plasma triglycerides and a 9% (p=0.003) increase in good cholesterol (HDL-C) level. These metabolic effects were comparable to those published with the best competitors (fibrates) in the ...
The NMR LipoProfile cholesterol particle size test more accurate measure of heart health risk 23 Nov 2009 05:15 GMT
... LipoScience is changing the way cholesterol is measured It seems just about everyone ... total cholesterol and even the LDL and HDL as subsets of your lipid profile is shortsighted in light of ...
The You Docs: Why your colon doesn't like dessert 23 Nov 2009 00:54 GMT
... from 50 to 90 mg. Without enough magnesium, triglycerides can soar, and your healthy HDL cholesterol levels levels can drop — a combination that's linked to lousy LDL cholesterol-packed gallstones. ...
Your arteries will thank you 22 Nov 2009 23:13 GMT
... a year ago, I lamented my bad cholesterol and a co-worker's evil candy dish. Well, ... up in our arteries. In contrast, good HDL cholesterol "acts like the spatula of your arterial system ...

Made in lab: New weapon against cholesterol 22 Nov 2009 19:44 GMT
... The particles that ferry cholesterol through the bloodstream are popularly known as ... particles that circulate in the blood,” called high-density lipoproteins, or HDL, he said. The artificial carriers can clean up sites where pla-ques ...
Novelties: From the Lab, a New Weapon Against Cholesterol 22 Nov 2009 03:34 GMT
... “bad” or “good”: bad if they deposit cholesterol on vessel walls, potentially clogging them; good ... particles that circulate in the blood,” called high-density lipoproteins, or , he said. The artificial carriers ... build up in blood vessels. , artificial HDL nanoparticles have been designed by an assistant professor in the ...
New weapon against cholesterol 22 Nov 2009 02:23 GMT
... The particles that ferry cholesterol through the bloodstream are known as "bad" ... particles that circulate in the blood," called high-density lipoproteins, or HDL, he said. The artificial carriers can clean up sites where plaques ...
ANTI-PLAQUE: New weapon against cholesterol 22 Nov 2009 02:23 GMT
... The particles that ferry cholesterol through the bloodstream are known as "bad" ... particles that circulate in the blood," called high-density lipoproteins, or HDL, he said. The artificial carriers can clean up sites where plaques ...
New weaspon against cholesterol 21 Nov 2009 23:52 GMT
... The particles that ferry cholesterol through the bloodstream are known as "bad" ... particles that circulate in the blood," called high-density lipoproteins, or HDL, he said. The artificial carriers can clean up sites where plaques ...

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From the Lab, a New Weapon Against Cholesterol 21 Nov 2009 20:31 GMT
... “bad” or “good”: bad if they deposit cholesterol on vessel walls, potentially clogging them; good ... particles that circulate in the blood,” called high-density lipoproteins, or , he said. The artificial carriers ... build up in blood vessels. , artificial HDL nanoparticles have been designed by an assistant professor in the ...
Warning Labels Expand to Include Denture Adhesive Zinc Poisoning Risks 21 Nov 2009 15:11 GMT
... Consumer advocates report that the makers of a ... diseases and decreased levels of the beneficial high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. In 2008, medical journal published an article ...
Review of study presented at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 21 Nov 2009 09:36 GMT
... Added to Chronic Statin Therapy On Carotid Intima Media Thickness Adding the cholesterol drug niacin to a statin improved HDL ("good") cholesterol levels and significantly reduced carotid arterial plaque buildup measured with ultrasound within 8 months, ...
Whole genome analysis identifies 43 genetic loci contributing to lipoprotein metabolism 21 Nov 2009 06:53 GMT
... to class, that is low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), as ... lipoprotein (VLDL), as well as size and cholesterol or triglyceride content. The balance of LDL, ...
The Deal Names Abbott Top Dealmaker for Second Consecutive Year 21 Nov 2009 04:30 GMT
... billion lipid management market with NiaspanÂ® (niacin extended-release tablets), a best-in-class therapy for raising HDL "good" cholesterol. Acquired Guidant's vascular business, providing Abbott with the current market-leading drug-eluting stent, XIENCE V(TM), ...
E-News Medical Alert: Westside Medical Associates of Los Angeles & Westside Medical Imaging (PRN) 21 Nov 2009 03:54 GMT
... atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. All participants were on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, and their LDL cholesterol was ... milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) of blood. Their HDL cholesterol was lower than 50 mg/dL for men and ...
E-News Medical Alert: Westside Medical Associates of Los Angeles & Westside Medical Imaging 21 Nov 2009 03:30 GMT
... to Chronic Statin Therapy On Carotid Intima Media Thickness (ARBITER 6-HALTS) -- Adding the cholesterol drug niacin to a statin improved HDL ("good") cholesterol levels and significantly reduced carotid arterial plaque buildup measured with ultrasound within 8 months, ...
Niacin info 101: Ask the nutritionist 20 Nov 2009 23:23 GMT
... which can be very helpful in managing cholesterol. There are, however, some caveats required for ... in the body. It also raises the HDL the good cholesterol which is responsible for scavenging, cleaning the ...
Grape Juice And Resveratrol - X3 Resveratrol 20 Nov 2009 22:18 GMT
... body´s low density lipoprotein or LDL (bad cholesterol) levels, preventing damage to blood vessels and ... have been shown to increase the body´s high density lipoprotein or HDL (good cholesterol) levels. It lowers your risk for atherosclerosis or ...
Italy's Number One Olive Oil Features a Tuscan-Inspired Turkey Feast With Up to One-Quarter Less Fat (PRN) 20 Nov 2009 19:34 GMT
... fat, which helps lower LDL (low-density lipoproteins), the 'bad' cholesterol, without lowering levels of HDL (high-density lipoproteins), the 'good' cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats are also thought to lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, ...

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Italy's Number One Olive Oil Features a Tuscan-Inspired Turkey Feast With Up to One-Quarter Less Fat 20 Nov 2009 19:31 GMT
... , which helps lower LDL (low-density lipoproteins), the 'bad' cholesterol, without lowering levels of HDL (high-density lipoproteins), the 'good' cholesterol. Monounsaturated fats are also thought to lower the risk for heart disease and stroke, ...
Genetic analysis helps dissect molecular basis of cardiovascular disease 20 Nov 2009 18:13 GMT
... to class, that is low-density lipoprotein (LDL), high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), as ... lipoprotein (VLDL), as well as size and cholesterol or triglyceride content. The balance of LDL, ...
Fat free falsehoods 20 Nov 2009 17:32 GMT
... fat is a chemically altered fat, and in your body, it increases the bad cholesterol (LDL) and decreases the good cholesterol (HDL). It's mainly found in baked goods, margarines, and snack foods. It also helps food last longer. Trans ...
Thanksgiving eating tips for Scuba divers 20 Nov 2009 16:08 GMT
... oils is a significant improvement toward a healthy lifestyle. Saturated fats will decrease your HDL (good) cholesterol while unsaturated fats actually may increase your HDL (good) cholesterol. There are many “cooking ...
Statins Cannot Erode Heart Attack Risks Caused by Low Levels of Good Cholesterol 20 Nov 2009 13:41 GMT
... disease in patients with low levels of HDL-C (known as "good cholesterol"). The data also ... Cardiovascular Risk Associated with Low Levels of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol: Evidence from Randomized Controlled Trials", show that ...