Infectious Prions Can Arise Spontaneously in Normal Brain Tissue, Study Shows Jul 27, 2010
12, 2008) Prion infection of neurons increases the free cholesterol content in cell membranes. A new study suggests that disturbances in membrane cholesterol may be the mechanism by which prions cause. (Science Daily)
How to pump up that good cholesterol Jul 27, 2010
What should I do to raise my HDL cholesterol besides get more omega-3 fatty acids in my diet ... You may think we've gone off the deep end by suggesting raising your cholesterol to lower it, but the higher your good HDL is, the less trouble your lousy LDL cholesterol may be ... Alcohol increases good cholesterol, and moderate drinking can lower your cardiovascular disease risk 25 percent to 40 percent. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The more frequently you log on, the more weight you can keep off Jul 27, 2010
To enroll in the trial, participants had to be overweight or obese based on their Body Mass Index and taking medication for high blood pressure or high cholesterol. For the first six months, participants tried to lose weight by attending weekly group meetings at which they were weighed, encouraged to keep food diaries, and given extensive information about exercise and healthy eating. (EurekAlert!)
Preventing Heart Problems While Keeping a Cool Head: Cause of Flushing Effect Arising from Cholesterol Treatment With Nicotinic Acid Jul 27, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 26, 2010) Cholesterol influences the health of our hearts and blood vessels. Conventional treatment attempts to reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, in the blood plasma ... The opposite approach, which involves increasing the concentration of "good" HDL cholesterol using nicotinic acid, has proven unpopular among patients up to now. (Science Daily)
SIRT1 Gene Important for Memory Jul 27, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 22, 2010) A protein implicated in many biological processes also may play a role in memory, according to a study led by the University of Southern California and the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. The findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, agree with research by a different team published online by Nature on July 11. (Science Daily)
Surgery or stenting for carotid artery disease? Question remains Jul 27, 2010
These arteries can become narrowed by fatty cholesterol deposits, or plaque ... And although 70 percent to 90 percent of U.S. patients who undergo surgery or stenting are asymptomatic, it remains unproven that either revascularization strategy is superior to the type of intensive risk factor lowering that is now possible with high-potency drugs to lower cholesterol, prevent blood clots and control blood pressure. (EurekAlert!)
New Links Between Cholesterol and Depression in the Elderly Jul 27, 2010
ScienceDaily (July 26, 2010) Most people know that high cholesterol levels place them at increased risk for heart disease and stroke ... However, new findings by French researchers, published in Biological Psychiatry, suggest the link between increased cholesterol and depression may be complicated ... They found that, in women, depression was associated with low levels of the "good" form of cholesterol, high density lipoprotein (HDL). (Science Daily)
Health benefits of corn Jul 27, 2010
Fibre also helps lower cholesterol levels, reduces the risk of colon cancer and is also useful in helping to lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. Folic acid present in corn is known to prevent neural-tube birth defects. (India Times, India)
Healthy soul food Jul 26, 2010
Turkey is lower in fat, cholesterol and calories ... This will lower the calories, cholesterol and fat in your dishes. (WSFA.com, AL)
Going nuts about peanuts! Jul 26, 2010
Monounsaturated fats have been shown to lower blood cholesterol ... Adding even small amounts of peanut products to the diet can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol by 14 per cent.. (India Times, India)
What is creatine kinase and why should it be monitored? Jul 26, 2010
Some people who take statins to control cholesterol, like the person who sent in this question, may need to have CK levels monitored by a physician. Stewart Lecker, a nephrologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who researches statin toxicity in muscle, says that muscle pain or weakness is a common side effect of the drugs. (Boston Globe)
Shades of gray: Depression alters vision Jul 26, 2010
At-risk young adults lack cholesterol checks. High cholesterol isn t just a problem of old age ... But a new study from government researchers finds that younger adults who have heart disease or are at risk for developing heart disease may not be getting their cholesterol checked. (Boston Globe)
Dining for health and friendship Jul 26, 2010
Both have seen considerable health benefits such as diminished allergies and weight loss -- and for Jeff Rulifson, lowered cholesterol, they said. "In general we just know that we feel a whole lot better," Janet Rulifson said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
German-Style Ham Sandwiches (1) Jul 26, 2010
Nutrition Facts: Calories 670; Protein 43 g; Fat 30 g; Saturated Fat 16 g; Sodium 2,897 mg; Cholesterol 120 mg; Carbohydrates 51 g; Fiber 3 g.. National Pork Board. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Parkinson's: New Clues to Alleviating Gait Disorders and Falls Jul 26, 2010
4, 2009) A derivative of cholesterol is necessary for the formation of brain cells, according to a new study. The results can help scientists to cultivate dopamine-producing cells outside the. (Science Daily)
Genes May Be a Source of Vitamin D Deficiency Jul 26, 2010
The researchers were able to pinpoint three such "sites," which were located near genes the authors said were involved with the synthesis of cholesterol, vitamin D metabolism and vitamin D transport. Patients whose particular genotype -- as mapped out along these sites -- was most predisposed to promote vitamin D deficiency were 2. (MEDLINEplus)
Your Health: One Lipitor user experienced transient global amnesia while on drug (3) Jul 26, 2010
Q:I have normal LDL cholesterol but low HDL, as low as 26 ... Subsequently, we heard from others who also experienced TGA or other kinds of memory problems while taking statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Refined Carbohydrates, the Body Fat... Jul 25, 2010
Refined Carbohydrates, the Body Fat Makers. Refined Carbohydrates, the Body Fat Makers. (Suite101.com)
Study Suggests Processed Meat a Real Health Risk Jul 25, 2010
"When we looked at average nutrients in unprocessed red and processed meats eaten in the United States, we found that they contained similar average amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol," Micha said. "In contrast, processed meats contained, on average, four times more sodium and 50 percent more nitrate preservatives," Micha added. (MEDLINEplus)
Chokeberry Extract Found to Regulate Weight Gain, Blood Glucose, and Inflammation in Rats Jul 25, 2010
They also discovered that animals that had been drinking chokeberry extract had lower blood glucose and reduced levels of plasma triglycerides, cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol when compared to the control animals. These alterations would theoretically lead to lower risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease in humans. (Science Daily)
Good news for Obese people Jul 25, 2010
Atherosclerosis is the process through which fatty substances, such as cholesterol and cellular waste products accumulate in the lining of arteries ... It is common in individuals with obesity-related problems such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes ... Inhibiting fatty acid synthase in macrophages may not keep blood vessels clean forever, according to Semenkovich, but he says it could lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes while people are making lifestyle changes in... (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Know your fruits! Jul 25, 2010
Sweetest medicine, eating 2 to 4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent lve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer. WATERMELON. (India Times, India)
Use Of Statins Requires Caution Jul 25, 2010
Dan Rader, a University of Pennsylvania cardiologist, counsels patient Jennifer Loftus on taking statins for her high cholesterol, at his office, January 22, 2008, in Philadelphia ... Treatment might also include taking a drug to lower cholesterol that belongs to a class of medications called statins ... They can lower the LDL cholesterol level by inhibiting a key cholesterol-producing liver enzyme. (FOX61, CT)
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span Jul 24, 2010
When muscles, especially those in the legs, are "sitting," they stimulate or suppress various hormones which then affect triglycerides, cholesterol and other markers for heart and other diseases, she explained. SOURCES: Jay Brooks, M.D., chairman, hematology/oncology, Ochsner Health System, Baton Rouge, La; Alpa Patel, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Heart Risk Factors Less Common in Fish Lovers Jul 24, 2010
Metabolic syndrome refers to a collection of risk factors for diabetes, heart disease and stroke -- including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides. The syndrome is typically diagnosed when a person has three or more of those traits, and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a major study, found that it can double the risk of heart attack and stroke. (MEDLINEplus)
ACCORD eye study finds 2 therapies slow diabetic eye disease progression Jul 24, 2010
Fenofibrate treatment lowers triglycerides and raises the "good" high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, while simvastatin lowers the "bad" low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels. All participants were enrolled in the blood sugar trial and in either the blood pressure or lipid trial. (EurekAlert!)
More Time Spent Sitting Linked to Higher Risk of Death; Risk Found to Be Independent of Physical Activity Level Jul 24, 2010
"Prolonged time spent sitting, independent of physical activity, has been shown to have important metabolic consequences, and may influence things like triglycerides, high density lipoprotein, cholesterol, fasting plasma glucose, resting blood pressure, and leptin, which are biomarkers of obesity and cardiovascular and other chronic diseases.". The authors conclude that "public health messages and guidelines should be refined to include reducing time spent sitting in addition to promoting... (Science Daily)
What 'lean' means in beef marketing Jul 24, 2010
5 grams or less of saturated fat and less than 90 milligrams of cholesterol per serving ... Beef with more marbling contains more oleic acid, and it has been shown that oleic acid can decrease LDL cholesterol. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Nuts Help Reduce Risk of Heart Dise... Jul 24, 2010
Nuts Help Reduce Risk of Heart Disease by Lowering Cholesterol ... Nuts Help Reduce Risk of Heart Disease by Lowering Cholesterol. (Suite101.com)
Red Yeast Rice: Natural Agent Stud... Jul 24, 2010
Red Yeast Rice Similar to Statins for Cholesterol - Keith Weller. Related Articles. (Suite101.com)
Cocoa and Dark Chocolate Shown to I... Jul 24, 2010
Cocoa and Dark Chocolate Shown to Improve Heart Disease. Cocoa and Dark Chocolate Shown to Improve Heart Disease. (Suite101.com)
Outdated Meds Pose Problems if Kept or Tossed Jul 24, 2010
Drugs intended to lower people's cholesterol, for instance, can retard metabolism and growth in fish, and antipsychotic and anxiety medications can impact behavior, growth and reproduction. "Fish may be expressing different hormones that they wouldn't normally," Parson said. (MEDLINEplus)
Can deciphering your doctor's notes improve care? Jul 23, 2010
Yes, your clinic may have an electronic records system that lets you log in to make an appointment, check your cholesterol test or review your medications. But Delbanco and nursing colleague Jan Walker have found few include those doctor notes that provide details about a patient's health. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Walk Fest Health Fair will be Saturday Jul 23, 2010
UW Health Partners/Watertown Regional Medical Center screenings to be offered include blood pressure checks, total cholesterol, and blood glucose screening. Tetanus and diphtheria immunizations are available from the Jefferson County Health Department. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Good Cholesterol May Mean Little for Statin Users Jul 23, 2010
CHICAGO (Reuters) - People with high levels of the so-called good cholesterol HDL tend to have fewer heart attacks but HDL may offer little protective benefit in people who take statins to lower harmful LDL cholesterol, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday ... In the original study, called JUPITER, patients with average to low levels of low-density lipoprotein or LDL were given Crestor or rosuvastatin, which cut their bad cholesterol concentrations to levels seen in Aboriginal populations but... (MEDLINEplus)
CPC moving to Aurora medical complex Jul 23, 2010
The other is CPC Community Health, which offers community outreach to populations at high risk of afflictions like high blood pressure or high cholesterol. All of its workers will make the move beginning on Friday, which is when CPC and the medical school are scheduled to hold a joint news conference to announce the partnership. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
The Longer You Sit, the Shorter Your Life Span: Study Jul 23, 2010
When muscles, especially those in the legs, are "sitting," they stimulate or suppress various hormones which then affect triglycerides, cholesterol and other markers for heart and other diseases, she explained. More information. (AZCentral -- Health)
Boost Your Health 8 Ways With Fiber Jul 22, 2010
Cholesterol/Heart disease. Soluble fiber helps lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein, or "bad," cholesterol levels, along with triglycerides ... The body replaces lost bile acids by synthesizing them from blood cholesterol, reducing levels in the bloodstream. (Newsmax)
Get more: Health News Jul 22, 2010
A new study out Monday in the journal "Pediatrics" calls for universal cholesterol screening for kids. Tags. (WABC-TV, NY)
Bezos Dell vs. Reid Pelosi Jul 21, 2010
It's a good idea, because everybody is being told that they have a cholesterol disease, a peripheral artery disease, a depression disease, or whatever disease is saleable to the market. Right now, we have a sickness-system, not a healthcare system. (Townhall.com)
JoshGrossInside MMA Jake Shields moves to UFC with his sights on two its top fighters. Jul 21, 2010
Jack, who was reticent to speak about his medical issues, isn't sure what caused the heart ailment, though the lifelong vegetarian knows it's not his cholesterol. It may be a side effect, he said, from an accident two decades ago when a truck crushed his skull, chest and back between its transaxle and the asphalt. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Hundreds Turn Out To Fight To Keep MDC Property Open Jul 21, 2010
Some have diabetes, or cancer, or simply high cholesterol. Kramer, a retired college professor who survived a 1996 artery blockage, strengthens his heart. (FOX61, CT)
HCG diet controversy Jul 21, 2010
"I was on double cholesterol meds. The doctor said that on my next visit, if my blood sugar's still high, I'll have to go on insulin.". Wes says a pound or a pound and a half per week for weight loss is a good goal. (AZCentral -- Health)
Cholesterol Screening Urged For Young Adults Jul 21, 2010
-- Even though up to a quarter of young adults have high cholesterol, less than half of them actually get screened, according to a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... In various groups studied, the rate of high bad cholesterol ranged from 7 to 26 percent in young adults ... Bad cholesterol is a common risk factor for coronary heart disease, but it can be managed by eating a healthy diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. (KERO 23, CA)
Could PCBs Help Boost Blood Pressure? Jul 21, 2010
Researchers tested the blood of 758 Anniston residents (407 whites, 351 blacks) and checked their blood pressure and cholesterol levels. The researchers focused on 394 people who were not taking high blood pressure medications. (MEDLINEplus)
No Heart Benefit from Omega-3 in Women With Type 1 Diabetes Jul 20, 2010
Omega-3 fatty acids, primarily found in fish, promote heart health by preventing the buildup of cholesterol in the arteries ... 13, 2007) While a heart-healthy diet has become synonymous with plenty of fruits and vegetables and little fat and cholesterol, there's more to the story. (Science Daily)
Major Fast Food Chains Have Reduced Trans Fats Jul 20, 2010
Trans fats can upset the healthy balance of human cholesterol levels, boosting artery-clogging "bad" LDL cholesterol and reducing the levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. In fact, in terms of consumption, there is no safe level of trans fats, according to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. (MEDLINEplus)
Graedon: Heart worries halt testosterone study Jul 20, 2010
Although neither study noted serious adverse events, some readers of this column report that their cholesterol rises when taking glucosamine and chondroitin ... I have had progressively deteriorating hypothyroid symptoms (weight gain, fatigue, muddled thinking, high cholesterol, low sex drive, constipation, brittle nails and painful joints). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Poser over subsidy cuts Jul 20, 2010
If health is the reason to raise sugar prices, will the Government also increase the prices of meat, eggs and butter because these things can increase cholesterol levels. Dr Syed Husin Ali told reporters at the Parliament lobby. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Exercise beneficial after heart attack Jul 20, 2010
It also will lower your blood pressure and lousy LDL cholesterol, raise your good HDL, strengthen your blood vessels and help keep your weight steady. Talk to your doc about an intensive lifestyle program to increase your chances of muscle recovery and pull plaque from your artery walls. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Women at Greater Risk from Serious Angina Than Men Jul 20, 2010
When the researchers factored in other variables commonly associated with CAD -- such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking and age -- they found that Class IV angina increased the risk of CAD by 82 percent in women and 28 percent in men. The study also found that men were more likely to have severe CAD than women (37 percent versus 22 percent) and that women with severe CAD tended to be significantly older than men with severe CAD (70 years versus 66 years). (MEDLINEplus)
Antioxidant effects of almonds Jul 19, 2010
Coauthor Jeffrey Blumberg and colleagues found that almonds successfully lowered plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and urinary isoprostanes levels in a group of 27 male and female volunteers with elevated cholesterol ... A daily intake of almonds could significantly decrease levels of high cholesterol, according to a study. (India Times, India)
Why eating right is important? Jul 18, 2010
There are numerous health problems that stem from being overweight type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, joint pains, respiratory disorders, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and low energy levels. Overweight girls have an increased tendency to develop Polycystic Ovarian Disease, menstrual irregularities, infertility and complications in pregnancy. (India Times, India)
Ed Morrissey Jul 18, 2010
I said wow same exact day Rush told us the Pinnochio announced ALL Insurance plans were to provide free cholesterol, colon and mammogram screenings at no cost to the consumer. wait till that good news is factored in. (Townhall.com)
Memory Disruption in Learning Disabilities Jul 18, 2010
11, 2005) In a surprise twist that recalls the film classic "Flowers for Algernon," but adds a happy ending, UCLA scientists used statins, a popular class of cholesterol drugs, to reverse the attention ... (July 31, 2008) Lovastatin, a drug used to lower cholesterol and help prevent cardiovascular disease, has been shown to improve bone healing in an animal model of neurofibromatosis type 1. (Science Daily)
Food killing more of us than tobacco Jul 18, 2010
CVD has been declining sharply since the 1960s and that's largely due to reduced rates of smoking and better ways to to treat high cholesterol and high blood pressure,'' Heart Foundation NSW chief executive Tony Thirlwell said. Unfortunately, that decline has plateaued and for the first time in about 20 or 30 years, we are seeing an increase in cardiovascular disease. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Farm, Food Service Jobs Tied To Heart Disease Risk Jul 17, 2010
Metabolic syndrome refers to a collection of risk factors for diabetes, heart disease and stroke -- including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol and high triglycerides (another type of blood fat) ... That includes watching their diets and getting regular exercise, not smoking and, if necessary, taking medication to control their blood pressure and cholesterol. (MEDLINEplus)
Skin Cells Could Help Discover Cause of Parkinson's Disease Jul 17, 2010
4, 2009) A derivative of cholesterol is necessary for the formation of brain cells, according to a new study. The results can help scientists to cultivate dopamine-producing cells outside the. (Science Daily)
Avandia’s sales may suffer from FDA ruling Jul 16, 2010
The drug decreases hemoglobin levels, raises cholesterol, and can cause swelling and weight gain. European regulators required the company to conduct a study of Avandia s cardiovascular safety as a condition of its approval the following year. (Boston Globe)
For healthy heart Jul 16, 2010
High risk group Poorly-controlled diabetics, blood pressure patients and those with high cholesterol are at a higher risk ... Foods to avoid When the oil is repeatedly reheated while frying food, it changes composition to produce more harmful cholesterol that leads to heart disease earlier. (India Times, India)
Excess Weight in Older Women Linked to Diminished Memory Jul 16, 2010
"Even if a woman feels that she's generally healthy because her blood pressure and cholesterol levels are good, what these findings suggest is that she also needs to pay attention to her weight, because it's not only good for her heart, it's also good for her brain.". For the study, Kerwin and her colleagues examined data on 8,745 women between the ages of 65 and 79 who had no signs of dementia or other brain abnormalities. (MEDLINEplus)
Community Programs Can Help Mothers Control Weight Jul 16, 2010
The study also found that women in the intervention group reported more vigorous physical activity and had better results on tests of risk factors associated with heart disease, such as cholesterol levels. "Our findings suggest that excess weight gain in women may be prevented by using a low-intensity community-based program that promotes self-management and includes personal contact with ongoing remote support," Catherine Lombard, of Monash University in Melbourne, and colleagues concluded in... (MEDLINEplus)
"Top Chef" just improves with age Jul 16, 2010
Nutrition information per serving (values are rounded to the nearest whole number): 1,515 calories; 960 calories from fat; 34 g fat (34 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 525 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrate; 89 g protein; 1 g fiber; 3,619 mg sodium. . (Salon)
Preventive care to be available at no cost Jul 16, 2010
Better preventive coverage is one of the goals of President Barack Obama's health-care-overhaul law, part of a shift to try to catch problems early, before high cholesterol can lead to heart disease ... For example, a 58-year-old woman at risk of heart disease could save at least $300 out of her own budget on recommended tests, ranging from diabetes and cholesterol screening, to a mammogram and a flu shot ... Among them are breast- and colon-cancer tests, screening of pregnant women for vitamin... (AZCentral -- Business)
Fast Food Chains Have Significantly Decreased Trans Fats in Cooking Oils, Study Finds Jul 16, 2010
Throughout the past decade, trans fats began receiving a great deal of negative attention after research demonstrated that they can elevate the risk of heart disease by increasing "bad" LDL cholesterol and decreasing "good" HDL cholesterol levels. Health authorities worldwide recommend that consumption of trans fat be reduced to trace amounts. (Science Daily)
