Chili Could Help Control Blood Suga... Sep 23, 2009
Dr Ahuja, research fellow at the University of Tasmania , is studying the effect of capsaicin on the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, and on insulin levels and blood glucose levels after a meal ... Oxidation of LDL cholesterol is believed to be a cause of the development and progression of this condition, Dr Ahuja said ... Since the antioxidant properties of capsaicin were already known, one experiment introduced capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin into samples of human serum and the effect on the LDL... (Suite101.com)
Ryan turning Jets into team everyone can hate Sep 23, 2009
Of course, congenital defects, clots and LDL cholesterol also fit that description. The typical Jets fan is male, about 26-35, built like Weeb Eubank, and has been wearing the same No. 12 jersey since the sixth grade, a garment that usually has been spared the indignity of repeated machine washings. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The bitter pill of branding Sep 18, 2009
Pfizer claims otherwise: Generic Zocor is not the same as Lipitor, the company says on its website, and then cites two studies, a la Pepsi challenge, which demonstrated that Lipitor produced significantly greater reductions in LDL cholesterol than Zocor (simvastatin). Confirmed cynic that I am, I picked up the phone and dialed Merck headquarters in New Jersey. (Boston Globe)
Joan Endyke: Save on health costs with the help of a dietitian Sep 16, 2009
Licensed Dietician Joan Endyke. Tue Sep 15, 2009, 06:45 PM EDT. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Benefits of Exercise Differ by Sex and Race Sep 9, 2009
Monda's team also discovered, however, that increased activity improved levels of artery-clogging LDL cholesterol in women, but not in men. Also, they found, added exercise brought total cholesterol levels down, but only in Black women. (MEDLINEplus)
Obesity Is A Poor Gauge For Detecting High Cholesterol Levels In Children Aug 30, 2009
Children had abnormal levels if they had a total cholesterol greater than 200 mg/dl or LDL cholesterol level of greater than 130 mg/dl. This study found that screening all overweight or obese children would identify approximately 50% of children with abnormal cholesterol levels but would also lead to unnecessary testing for up to 30% of children. (Science Daily)
VItamin E and Health Aug 27, 2009
Are Additional Supplements Really Necessary. While vitamin E has been proposed as a protection against cancer, heart disease, and the mental decline associated with aging, most studies do not support these claims. (Suite101.com)
Low Vitamin D Inhibits Cholesterol Processing in Diabetics Aug 25, 2009
"As it is stimulated by oxygen radicals in the vessel wall, LDL becomes oxidated, and macrophages eat it uncontrollably. LDL cholesterol then clogs the macrophages, and that's how atherosclerosis begins.". That process becomes accelerated when a person is deficient in vitamin D. And people with type 2 diabetes are very likely to have this deficiency. (Newsmax)
Oxycholesterol: Greatest Heart Disease Risk? Aug 23, 2009
23, 2009) Health-conscious people know that high levels of total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol (the so-called "bad" cholesterol) can increase the risk of heart attacks. Now scientists are reporting that another form of cholesterol called oxycholesterol virtually unknown to the public may be the most serious cardiovascular health threat of all. (Science Daily)
Needham Health Matters: Managing the trans fat ban transition Aug 20, 2009
By Needham Health Department Wicked Local Needham Posted Aug 19, 2009 @ 10:06 AM. On March 10, the Needham Board of Health approved a regulation to phase out artificial trans fat in all Needham restaurants and other food service establishments. (Needham Tab, MA)
Omega 3 Fatty Acid Health Benefits Aug 19, 2009
Omega 3 fatty acids are known to reduce LDL cholesterol. LDL cholesterol is the bad cholesterol that forms in arteries that can cause blockage and increase the risk of heart disease. (Suite101.com)
A Healthy Diet after Gallbladder Su... Aug 16, 2009
These oils, as well as other vegetable oils such as olive oil, help the body naturally eliminate unhealthy LDL cholesterol build-up. Being of a slippery nature, and liquid at room temperature (as opposed to saturated fats, which are solid at room temperature), unsaturated fatty acids slide through the body's pathways with ease, taking toxins and harmful build-up with them. (Suite101.com)
Varieties and Types of Nuts Walnu... Aug 16, 2009
Even though walnuts are high in fat, there s a good abundance of omega 3 fatty acids, which can help to lower bad LDL cholesterol levels ... Even though pecans are high in fat, there s a good abundance of omega 3 fatty acids, which can help to lower bad LDL cholesterol levels. (Suite101.com)
The Best Cholesterol Treatment Opti... Aug 14, 2009
LDL cholesterol should be below 100 mg/dL for optimal health. Niacin Cholesterol Treatment. (Suite101.com)
FDA approves Kowa cholesterol-lowering drug Aug 5, 2009
In phase III trials, Livalo reduced high levels of LDL cholesterol, which is sometimes called bad cholesterol and can contribute to medical problems like cardiovascular disease. The drugs were also effective in special patient populations, such as the elderly, patients with diabetes and patients at higher cardiovascular risk, and proved to be as consistently safe and tolerable as other commonly prescribed statins, according to Kowa. (Triangle Business Journal)
FDA Approves LIVALO(R) for Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Combined Dyslipidemia Aug 4, 2009
According to the American Heart Association, approximately one out of every three American adults has an LDL cholesterol level of 130mg/dL or higher, which is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke. In addition, less than half of patients who qualify for any kind of lipid-modifying treatment( )for CHD risk reduction are receiving it, and only about( )one-third of patients who are on treatment are achieving their LDL( )goals. (PR Newswire)
Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke Aug 3, 2009
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke. Strokes vary in their intensity from barely noticeable to immediately fatal. (Suite101.com)
Health benefits of physical activity more pronounced in women Jul 30, 2009
However, statistically significant decreases in the "bad" LDL cholesterol were only observed in women, with particularly strong effects in menopausal women and African-American women. And total cholesterol levels were only significantly decreased in African-American women. (EurekAlert!)
Giving Statins to Kids Provokes Debate Jul 28, 2009
"The consensus is that, for children with very high levels of LDL cholesterol at age 8 or older, physicians should consider statins if lifestyle and diet intervention have not been successful," said Dr. Stephen R. Daniels, chairman of pediatrics at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and Children's Hospital in Denver. He said that 8 is the youngest age for which statin treatment has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (MEDLINEplus)
Innovation in preventing heart disease Jul 28, 2009
What the Massachusetts General Hospital research fails to acknowledge is that the predictive value of the test for C-reactive protein is at least as good as that of LDL cholesterol, and that it has repeatedly been shown that adults with elevated C-reactive protein and normal cholesterol levels are at significantly increased risk of a cardiac event. A recent 18,000-person clinical trial has shown that giving a statin to people with this laboratory profile can cut in half the risk of heart attack,... (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Butter vs. Soft Margarine Which i... Jul 25, 2009
Both butter and margarine contain saturated fat, the type of fat that has been shown to raise LDL cholesterol (or bad cholesterol) which in turn raises total cholesterol levels, and a diet high in saturated fat has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. The amount of saturated fat is much higher in butter than what s in soft margarine, with butter containing 7 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon and soft margarine containing only 1. (Suite101.com)
The best treatment might be wrong for you Jul 23, 2009
If you have high cholesterol: Avoid Avandia and Actos, which can raise "bad" LDL cholesterol and worsen congestive heart failure, according to AHRQ reports. Opt for metformin, which can lower LDL.. (MSNBC -- Health)
Slow blood flow 'hampers statins' Jul 13, 2009
Their primary action is to lower levels of harmful LDL cholesterol which can clog up the arteries. However, they are also thought to stimulate production of beneficial antioxidants in the cells of the arteries by boosting levels of a key enzyme, called heme oxygenase (HO-1). (BBC News -- Health)
Genes Linked to Cholesterol in Cells Are Identified Jul 9, 2009
Discovery could lead to new treatment targets, researchers say. Tuesday, July 7, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
How to dine out without hurting your heart Jul 8, 2009
Since it's made from heart-healthy avocados, guacamole contains good fat that can lower bad LDL cholesterol while raising good HDL cholesterol. Just limit your intake to about two tablespoons, Greaves said, because it can carry a lot of calories. (CNN -- Health)
Study Supports Wider Use of Statins Jul 2, 2009
Those guidelines now focus on reducing elevated levels of LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind that clogs arteries. The increased benefit of statins is believed to be due to their anti-inflammatory activity, Gotto said. (MEDLINEplus)
Ten Easy Ways to Eat More Oatmeal Jun 29, 2009
A daily bowl of porridge made with oatmeal can lower cholesterol (especially the bad LDL cholesterol), and reduce the risks of high blood pressure (hypertension), Type 2 diabetes and hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis. Because oats are a complex carbohydrate, porridge is filling, and is slowly digested, and this can help control unwanted weight gain. (Suite101.com)
Genetic cholesterol test warning Jun 26, 2009
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) causes high levels of "bad" or LDL cholesterol. If left untreated it can lead 50% risk of heart disease in men by the age of 50 years and at least 30% in women by the age of 60 years. (BBC News -- UK)
Statin alternative tested Jun 22, 2009
Depending on the dose, statins can reduce LDL cholesterol by 20 to 45 percent, according to the American Heart Association. Total cholesterol also improved more in the red yeast rice group. (Boston Globe)
Trans Fats Hinder Multiple Steps In Blood Flow Regulation Pathways Jun 18, 2009
Inflammation, high LDL cholesterol and calcified arteries are the signature ingredients of atherosclerosis. Trans fats also were shown to interfere with an enzyme that converts the essential fatty acid linoleic acid into arachidonic acid, which is needed for the production of prostacyclin (a blood-flow enhancer) and thromboxane (which regulates the formation of blood clots needed for wound healing). (Science Daily)
Genetically Elevated Levels Of Lipoprotein Associated With Increased Risk Of Heart Attack Jun 16, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 15, 2009) A genetic analysis of data from three studies suggests that genetically elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a study in the June 10 issue of JAMA.. Myocardial infarction (MI; heart attack) remains a leading cause of illness and death despite targeting of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by statin therapy. (Science Daily)
Abbott, AstraZeneca Seek Cholesterol Pill Approval Jun 5, 2009
Abbott's TriLipix is part of a class of drugs called fibrates that raise "good" HDL cholesterol while reducing triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol. AstraZeneca's Crestor is a statin drug that lowers bad cholesterol while raising good cholesterol. (ABC News -- Wire)
A Tomato Pill a Day Keeps a Heart Attack Away Jun 3, 2009
Lycopene, the substance that makes tomatoes red, blocks the so-called bad LDL cholesterol that clogs arteries, and is believed to protect against heart attacks, strokes, and even cancer. The new pill promises to make the health benefits of tomatoes, which are a large part of heart-healthy Mediterranean-style diets, available to everyone. (Newsmax)
Scientists say tomato pill 'can help stave off heart disease' Jun 2, 2009
The tomato pill contains an active ingredient from the Mediterranean diet - lycopene - that blocks "bad" LDL cholesterol that can clog the arteries. Ateronon, made by a biotechnology spin-out company of Cambridge University, is being launched as a dietary supplement and will be sold on the high street. (BBC News -- Science)
Big NFL players prone to high blood pressure May 27, 2009
The good news was that in both groups, only about one quarter had unhealthy levels of good HDL cholesterol, roughly 8 percent had high levels of bad LDL cholesterol and about 13 percent had high triglyceride levels. And on average, only 7 percent of NFL players and 9 percent of the biggest ones had elevated blood sugar levels that increase chances of developing diabetes, versus 16 percent of non-players. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Easy ways to tap olive oil's goodness May 24, 2009
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Eat the DASH Diet For a Healthy He... May 19, 2009
It's possible to lower high blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels by following the DASH diet consistently, resulting in a greatly reduced risk of heart failure ... Along with heart disease, the diet also helps with lowering blood pressure (for which it was originally developed), lowering bad LDL cholesterol and may help with other chronic diseases and weight control. (Suite101.com)
Danville Regional Medical Center lab earns recognition May 15, 2009
A wide variety of routine and specialty tests are performed at the hospital lab, but some of the most common tests performed include: a complete blood count for screening anemia, possible infection or a disease like leukemia; a second test is the basic metabolic panel that provides physicians information about the status of kidneys and blood sugar; another common test is the HDL cholesterol (good) and LDL cholesterol (bad) for a total lipid evaluation. "The accreditation process is an on-going... (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Connections Between Diabetes And Alzheimer’s Disease Explored May 14, 2009
15, 2009) A history of diabetes and elevated levels of cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, are associated with faster cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. (Nov. (Science Daily)
FDA: Cheerios Claims Could Make It A Drug May 13, 2009
Cheerios, for example, reduces that risk via lowering LDL cholesterol ... The rules state that the claim cannot attribute any degree of risk reduction for heart disease, and the FDA considers LDL cholesterol (so called "bad" cholesterol) levels to be a "surrogate endpoint" for coronary heart disease. (Multichannel News)
Cake Mix Cookies Made Healthier May 9, 2009
According to the American Heart Association, trans fats raise levels of LDL cholesterol in the body and may also contribute to the development of diabetes. High levels of LDL increase the risk of heart disease. (Suite101.com)
More evidence for the benefit of exercise in cardiovascular disease -- and even in heart failure May 9, 2009
Other measures taken during a stationary handgrip test heart rate, blood pressure and stroke volume were all improved in the exercise group, as were some metabolic markers such as LDL cholesterol. 2. (EurekAlert!)
Spice Up Your Diet -- And Your Health May 1, 2009
May Lower Cholesterol-Shown to reduce LDL cholesterol. Recipes. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Smoking And High Blood Pressure Each Account For One In Five Deaths In US Adults May 1, 2009
High LDL cholesterol: 113,000. High dietary salt: 102,000. (Science Daily)
Controlling Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Adds Up to Prevent Stroke Apr 30, 2009
Researchers looked at four risk factors for stroke: high LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, high triglycerides, and high blood pressure. They found that for each risk factor that is controlled at the optimal level, the risk of stroke and other major cardiovascular problems goes down. (PR Newswire)
Smoking, Hypertension Cause Most Premature Deaths Apr 29, 2009
The researchers gauged the number of preventable deaths by looking at 12 different modifiable risk factors, including overweight and obesity, high salt diets, high blood glucose, high LDL cholesterol, physical inactivity, and low fruit and vegetable intake. A total of 2. (Newsmax)
10 ways to live longer Apr 28, 2009
Moderate alcohol consumption has been shown to improve heart health by increasing levels of HDL cholesterol and lowering levels of LDL cholesterol. 10. (iAfrica.com)
Many Who Should Use Statins Don't Apr 28, 2009
Those criteria consider not only blood levels of LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind found in artery-clogging plaques (in general, a reading below 100 milligrams per deciliter is recommended), but also other risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as smoking, obesity and high blood pressure. jUST 428 of those individuals were taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, the survey found. (MEDLINEplus)
After Weight Loss, Lower-Fat Diets May Be Best Apr 28, 2009
After one month, the study found, the Atkins diet had caused participants' "bad" LDL cholesterol to tick upward, on average. In contrast, the South Beach and Ornish plans led to a nearly 12 percent and 17 percent reduction, respectively. (MEDLINEplus)
Statins Found To Lower Stroke Risk, Researchers Say Apr 17, 2009
Doctors said the brand of statin doesn't matter so much as the patient response -- any statin can be effective if it lowers a patient's LDL cholesterol to recommended levels. Copyright 2009 by. (KERO 23, CA)
Soybean Component Reduces Menopause Effects Apr 12, 2009
Levels of harmful LDL cholesterol were reduced, while beneficial HDL cholesterol was increased. According to Chiou, "It is generally agreed that the higher HDL and the lower LDL concentrations are of benefit in chemoprevention of cardiovascular diseases. Our findings support the indication that soybean consumption may prevent coronary heart disease". (Science Daily)
Your Health: One Lipitor user experienced transient global amnesia while on drug (2) Apr 12, 2009
Q:I have normal LDL cholesterol but low HDL, as low as 26. With diet and exercise, I can get my HDL to the mid-30s, which is not great. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Soybean Component Eases Menopause Woes Apr 10, 2009
Levels of harmful LDL cholesterol were reduced, while beneficial HDL cholesterol was increased. "It is generally agreed that the higher HDL and the lower LDL concentrations are of benefit in chemoprevention of cardiovascular diseases, Chiou said. Our findings support the indication that soybean consumption may prevent coronary heart disease. The authors hope that dietary soy supplementation may provide an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, which has been linked to the development of... (Newsmax)
Forbes Medi-Tech Comments on Recent Stock Activity Apr 9, 2009
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Avo the superfood Apr 7, 2009
Because while it's true avos have a relatively high fat content, this is monounsaturated fat the good fat associated with possibly lowering 'bad' LDL cholesterol levels in blood and helping to maintain a healthy heart. It's clear; avos provide a health boost second to none. (iAfrica.com)
New approach discovered to lowering triglycerides Apr 1, 2009
That perspective has changed, he added, and most experts now see triglycerides as a third important risk factor for atherosclerosis, along with levels of "good" HDL and "bad" LDL cholesterol. Widely prescribed medications are often taken to influence all of these issues, especially when efforts to control them with diet, exercise, and proper weight have not been effective. (EurekAlert!)
Low Inflammation, Cholesterol Cuts Heart Risk Apr 1, 2009
Study subjects who reached aggressive targets of bad LDL cholesterol below 70 and CRP levels below 1 had a whopping 80 percent lower risk of suffering serious heart problems or death, according to the latest data, released at the American College of Cardiology scientific meeting in Orlando. Those whose CRP fell below 2 along with an LDL below 70 saw a 65 percent decrease compared with a 36 percent reduction for those who reached only one of the targets or neither. (MEDLINEplus)
One Pill Might Prevent Heart Disease Apr 1, 2009
LDL cholesterol reductions were almost as great as those produced by individual doses of simvastatin, the statin in the polypill. Readings showed a reduction in urinary levels of a clot-associated molecule. (MEDLINEplus)
Understanding the Dangers of Steroi... Apr 1, 2009
It also increases the proportion of LDL Cholesterol (the 'Bad' or insoluble form that can stick to blood vessel walls) to HDL Cholesterol (the 'Good' or soluble form that stays dissolved in the bloodstream) resulting in more cholesterol being deposited on the walls of the arteries and so narrowing these blood vessels. The net result of both these processes increased blood pressure and narrowed arteries puts steroid takers at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. (Suite101.com)
No Low Is Too Low When It Comes to Dropping Cholesterol Level, Doctors Say Mar 30, 2009
But what this study clearly shows is that the lower you drive down the CRP and the lower you drop LDL cholesterol, the more you decrease risk ... Patients who lowered their LDL cholesterol to less than 1. (Bloomberg -- US)
New Data for Abbott's TRILIPIX(R) (fenofibric acid) in Combination with Rosuvastatin Calcium Shows Improvement on Key Lipids for Cholesterol Management Mar 30, 2009
TRILIPIX 135 mg in combination with rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg significantly improved HDL cholesterol and triglycerides compared to rosuvastatin calcium 5 mg alone, and significantly improved LDL cholesterol compared to TRILIPIX 135 mg alone in patients with multiple lipid problems ... TRILIPIX can also be used along with diet to lower triglycerides and increase HDL cholesterol in people who are at high risk of heart disease and are taking a statin medicine to control their LDL cholesterol ...... (PR Newswire)
Cholesterol drug reduces blood clots by over 40% Mar 30, 2009
In these patients, rosuvastatin resulted in a 50 percent reduction in LDL cholesterol which reduced stroke, heart attack and improved overall patient survival. (Agencies). (Xinhuanet, China)
Miracle of green tea Mar 26, 2009
In a small study of smokers, researchers found that green tea significantly reduced blood levels of harmful LDL cholesterol. Cancer Emerging clinical studies suggest that the polyphenols in green tea may play an important role in the prevention of cancer. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Lowest Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Levels the Best Mar 25, 2009
And so the current guidelines for risk factors such as blood pressure and LDL cholesterol might need to be tightened even further, said Dr. Stephen J. Nicholls, an assistant professor of molecular medicine at the Cleveland Clinic, and author of the report, which appears in the March 31 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "It is clear that each benefit we have in terms of lowering LDL cholesterol and blood pressure is going to be important, and the lower you get those... (MEDLINEplus)
This May Help You Lose Weight Mar 25, 2009
At the same time, they showed declines in "bad" LDL cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Dr. Julius E. Oben and his colleagues report the findings in the online journal Lipids in Health and Disease. (Fox News)
