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Popular Fish, Tilapia, Contains Potentially Dangerous Fatty Acid Combination
Farm-raised tilapia, one of
the most highly consumed
fish in America, has very
low levels of beneficial
omega-3 fatty acids and,
... > full story
Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol
Researchers have found that
an over-the-counter
Artichoke Leaf Extract (ALE)
from the globe artichoke
plant can lower cholesterol
in otherwise healthy
individuals with moderately
... > full story
Prebiotic Potential Of Almonds
Researchers have identified
potential prebiotic
properties in almonds that
could help improve our
digestive health by
increasing levels of
beneficial gut bacteria. ... > full story
Traditional Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Diabetes, Study Suggests
Adherence to Mediterranean
diet and risk of developing
diabetes: prospective cohort
study. The Mediterreanean
diet is rich in olive oil,
... > full story
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Low-fat Diets May Not Be Best For Weight Loss, Study Suggests
July 17, 2008 — Low-carbohydrate and Mediterranean diets may be just as safe and effective in achieving weight loss as the standard, medically prescribed low-fat diet, according to a new study in the New England ... > full story -
Young Adults With Prehypertension Are More Likely To Have Atherosclerosis Later In Life
July 17, 2008 — Prehypertension during young adulthood is common and is associated with coronary atherosclerosis, according to a new study. The findings suggest that young adults should try to keep their blood ... > full story -
Can Diet Alone Control Type 2 Diabetes? No Evidence Yet
July 16, 2008 — Despite strong evidence that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or at least delayed by a combination of lifestyle changes and good dietary advice, a team of Cochrane researchers found that there is no ... > full story -
'Healthy' Sterols May Pose Health Risk
July 16, 2008 — Plant sterols have been touted as an effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. However, a research study has uncovered that these compounds do have their own risks, as ... > full story -
Mitochondrial Cholesterol Makes Response To Chemotherapy Difficult In Hepatic Cancer
July 15, 2008 — Researchers have demonstrated that the increase of cholesterol concentration in the mitochondrial membrane makes the action of chemotherapy difficult in cellular hepatocarcinoma. According to these ... > full story -
Alaskan Eskimos' High Rates Of Artery Plaque Could Be From High Smoking
July 14, 2008 — Alaskan Inuit people have higher rates of fatty-plaque lined arteries than other Americans, possibly because they smoke more and are increasing other unhealthy behaviors. An observational population ... > full story -
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Lowering Blood Cholesterol With Fish Oil And Red Yeast Rice Instead Of Statins
July 10, 2008 — Researchers have examined whether an alternative approach to treating high blood cholesterol may provide an effective treatment option for patients who are unable or unwilling to take statins. The ... > full story -
Trans-fatty Acids Do Not Appear To Increase The Risk Of Diabetes
July 9, 2008 — Dietary research in rats suggests that trans-fats do not increase the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes, which may ease at least one area of health concern for these ... > full story -
Kidney Disease Linked To Lower Medication Use After Heart Attack
July 9, 2008 — Patients with kidney disease -- especially end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis -- are less likely to receive recommended medications after a heart attack, reports a new ... > full story -
Statins Have Unexpected Effect On Pool Of Powerful Brain Cells
July 6, 2008 — Cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins have a profound effect on an elite group of cells known as glial progenitor cells that are important to brain health as we age, scientists have found. The ... > full story
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