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Protein Srebp2 Drives Cholesterol Formation in Prion-Infected Neuronal Cells
The regulating protein
Srebp2 drives cholesterol
formation, which prions need
for their propagation, in
prion-infected neuronal
... > full story
How Fish Is Cooked Affects Heart-Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Baked or boiled fish is
associated with more benefit
from heart-healthy omega-3
fatty acids than fried,
salted or dried fish.
... > full story
New Mechanism Increases Atherosclerosis In Mice
A shot of espresso may rev
you up in the morning, but
the downside is that it may
also ramp up levels of bad
cholesterol due to its
... > full story
How Soy Reduces Diabetes Risk
Nutrition scientists have
identified the molecular
pathway that allows foods
rich in soy bioactive
compounds called isoflavones
to lower diabetes and heart
disease risk. Eating soy
... > full story
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Genetic Analysis Helps Dissect Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Disease
November 20, 2009 — Using highly precise measurements of plasma lipoprotein concentrations determined by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, researchers performed genetic association analysis across the whole ... > full story -
Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat
November 19, 2009 — Rsearchers have identified a gene-diet interaction that appears to influence body weight and have replicated their findings in three independent studies. Men and women carrying the CC genotype ... > full story -
Increased Obesity Hindering Success at Reducing Heart Disease Risk
November 19, 2009 — The percentage of overweight and obese adults in the United States has increased over the past two decades -- undermining efforts to reduce heart disease risk factors. Rising obesity is associated ... > full story -
Prevalence of High LDL, or 'Bad' Cholesterol Levels Decreases in US
November 18, 2009 — Between 1999 and 2006, the prevalence of adults in the US with high levels of LDL cholesterol, the "bad" cholesterol, decreased by about one-third, according to a new study. But a high percentage of ... > full story -
Vitamin B Niacin Offers No Extra Benefit to Statin Therapy in Seniors Already Diagnosed With Coronary Artery Disease, Study Suggests
November 18, 2009 — The routine prescription of extended-release niacin, a B vitamin (1,500 milligrams daily), in combination with traditional cholesterol-lowering therapy offers no extra benefit in correcting arterial ... > full story -
Early End to Key Study on Benefits of Niacin, a B Vitamin, in Keeping Arteries Open Was Premature
November 16, 2009 — Heart experts are calling premature the early halt of a study on the benefits of combining extended-release niacin, a B vitamin, with cholesterol-lowering statin medications to prevent blood vessel ... > full story -
Too Much Selenium Can Increase Your Cholesterol
November 13, 2009 — Taking too much of the essential mineral selenium in your diet can increase your cholesterol by almost 10 percent, according to new ... > full story -
High Blood Pressure and Markers of Inflammation in Blood More Common in Offspring of Parents With Alzheimer's Disease
November 13, 2009 — High blood pressure, evidence of arterial disease and markers of inflammation in the blood in middle age appear more common in individuals whose parents have Alzheimer's disease than in individuals ... > full story -
Mood Improves on Low-Fat, but Not Low-Carb, Diet Plan
November 12, 2009 — After one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a new ... > full story -
Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
November 12, 2009 — Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries -- a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a new ... > full story
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