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Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
New results link job stress
to dyslipidemia, a disorder
that alters the levels of
lipids and lipoproteins in
the blood. An altered lipid
... > full story
Jekyll Into Hyde: Breathing Auto Emissions Turns HDL Cholesterol from 'Good' to 'Bad'
Academic researchers have
found that breathing motor
vehicle emissions triggers a
change in high-density
lipoprotein (HDL)
... > full story
Whole Walnuts and Their Extracted Oil Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Consumption of whole walnuts
or their extracted oil can
reduce cardiovascular risk
through a mechanism other
than simply lowering
... > full story
Heart-Healthy Diet Helps Men Lower Bad Cholesterol, Regardless of Weight Loss
A heart-healthy diet helped
men at high risk for heart
disease reduce their bad
cholesterol, regardless of
whether they lost weight, in
... > full story
- Work-Related Stress Linked to Increased Blood Fat Levels, Cardiovascular Health Risks
- Jekyll Into Hyde: Breathing Auto Emissions Turns HDL Cholesterol from 'Good' to 'Bad'
- Whole Walnuts and Their Extracted Oil Improve Cardiovascular Disease Risk
- Heart-Healthy Diet Helps Men Lower Bad Cholesterol, Regardless of Weight Loss
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Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Reduce Exercise Benefits for Obese Adults
May 15, 2013 — Researchers found that simvastatin, a generic type of drug typically prescribed to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, hindered the positive effects of exercise for obese and overweight ... > full story -
Four Genes Identified That Influence Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol
May 15, 2013 — Scientists have identified four genes in baboons that influence levels of “bad” cholesterol. This discovery could lead to the development of new drugs to reduce the risk of heart ... > full story -
Protecting the Heart Health of Diabetic Patients
May 7, 2013 — Diabetics have an increased risk of developing coronary artery disease and plaque build-up in their arteries, even if they receive cholesterol-lowering therapies. New research reveals that high blood ... > full story -
Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Also Reduce the Risk of Dying from Prostate Cancer
May 2, 2013 — Men with prostate cancer who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are significantly less likely to die from their cancer than men who don’t take such medication, according to new ... > full story -
Secondhand Smoke Presents Greater Threat to Teen Girls Than Boys
April 30, 2013 — When teenage girls are exposed to secondhand smoke at home, they tend to have lower levels of the "good" form of cholesterol that reduces heart disease risk, according to a recent ... > full story -
Low HDL-Cholesterol: Not Quantity, but Quality
April 30, 2013 — Many of the genes regulating the inflammation and immune response of the body are also associated with low HDL-cholesterol levels in the circulation, tells the recent study. The research ... > full story -
Gut Bacteria Byproduct Predicts Heart Attack and Stroke
April 24, 2013 — A microbial byproduct of intestinal bacteria contributes to heart disease and serves as an accurate screening tool for predicting future risks of heart attack, stroke and death in persons not ... > full story -
The Biology of Fats in the Body
April 23, 2013 — Researchers are studying triglycerides, cholesterol and other fats to learn more about normal and abnormal biology. Chew on these findings the next time you ponder the fate of the fat in a French ... > full story -
Grape Intake May Protect Against Metabolic Syndrome-Related Organ Damage
April 22, 2013 — Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to research presented this week at the Experimental Biology conference in ... > full story -
Scientists Reveal Natural Process That Blocks Viruses
April 17, 2013 — The human body has the ability to ward off viruses by activating a naturally occurring protein at the cellular level, setting off a chain reaction that disrupts the levels of cholesterol required in ... > full story
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