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Macrophage Accumulation of Triglycerides Yields Insights Into Atherosclerosis
October 1, 2012 — A new report helps explain how specific immune cells, called macrophages, accumulate triglycerides to support their function. Because a characteristic finding in atherosclerosis is the accumulation ... > full story -
Experts Recommend Screening Adults for Hypertriglyceridemia Every Five Years
September 7, 2012 — The Endocrine Society has issued a Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the diagnosis and treatment of hypertriglyceridemia. Triglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood and are associated ... > full story -
A High Intake of Certain Dietary Fats Associated With Lower Live Birth Rates in IVF
July 3, 2012 — Women with a higher intake of dietary saturated fats have fewer mature oocytes available for collection in IVF, according to results of a new study. The study investigated the effect of dietary fat ... > full story -
Study: No-Fat, Low-Fat Dressings Don't Get Most Nutrients out of Salads
June 19, 2012 — The vegetables in salads are chock-full of important vitamins and nutrients, but you won't get much benefit without the right type and amount of salad dressing, a new study ... > full story -
Soy Protein Alleviates Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease, Study Suggests
April 22, 2012 — Soy protein could significantly reduce fat accumulation and triglycerides in the livers of obese patients by partially restoring the function of a key signaling pathway in the organ, according to new ... > full story -
Four Natural Extracts With Anti-Obesity Effects Tested on Rats
February 10, 2012 — Researchers have identified four plant extracts that might help in preventing and fighting obesity. The researchers identified the most effective plant extracts through in vitro assays; subsequently, ... > full story -
Blame Your Taste Buds for Liking Fat: Receptor for Tasting Fat Identified in Humans
January 12, 2012 — Why do we like fatty foods so much? We can blame our taste buds. In the first study to identify a human receptor that can taste fat, researchers report that our tongues recognize and have an affinity ... > full story -
With Mutation, You Can Have Your Cream and Eat It, Too
December 6, 2011 — People who carry a malfunctioning copy of a particular gene are especially good at clearing fat from their systems. The report shows how the mutant gene influences metabolism in this ... > full story -
New Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Cardiovascular Disease
October 28, 2011 — A new therapy being studied in non-human primates is demonstrating promise as a potential tool for combating cardiovascular disease by increasing good cholesterol and lowering triglycerides in the ... > full story -
Childhood Diet Lower in Fat and Higher in Fiber May Lower Risk for Chronic Disease in Adulthood
October 27, 2011 — A recent study has found that a childhood behavioral intervention to lower dietary intake of total fat and saturated fat and increase consumption of foods that are good sources of dietary fiber ... > full story
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