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Protein Injection Shows Promise in Lowering Elevated Triglycerides
October 21, 2010 — A protein injection reduced high triglyceride levels in one type of genetically engineered mice, a new study has found. The approach might help people with similar genetic alterations that cause very ... > full story -
Significant Weight-Loss from Surgery Decreases Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Women
September 16, 2010 — Bariatric surgery is emerging as a valuable procedure to help morbidly obese individuals lose weight, as studies have shown; it can improve many health profiles and lower mortality. Now, researchers ... > full story -
Disrupted Circadian Rhythm May Cause Triglycerides to Rise
August 3, 2010 — When the circadian rhythm gets thrown off, it could come with an unexpected side effect: high triglycerides. The discovery, based on studies in mice with a "broken clock," helps to explain the normal ... > full story -
Light Shed on Triglyceride Metabolism
July 7, 2010 — New findings are offering new leads as to why some people might suffer from high levels of triglycerides. High triglycerides are a risk factor for atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. They can ... > full story -
Physical Fitness May Help Reduce Chronic Disease Risk in College Students
June 17, 2010 — Staying in shape may bolster the metabolic profiles of first-year college students, even in those with higher than desirable body fat percentages. In an epidemiological study, researchers found an ... > full story -
Higher Amounts of Added Sugars Increase Heart Disease Risk Factors, Study Finds
April 20, 2010 — Consuming a higher amount of added sugars in processed or prepared foods is associated with lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C, the "good cholesterol") and higher levels of ... > full story -
Women Who Eat Foods With High Glycemic Index May Be at Greater Risk for Heart Disease
April 12, 2010 — Consuming carbohydrates with high glycemic index -- an indicator of how quickly a food affects blood glucose levels -- appears to be associated with the risk of coronary heart disease in women but ... > full story -
Replacing Saturated Fat With Polyunsaturated Fat May Cut Heart Disease Risk
March 22, 2010 — A new study provides the first conclusive evidence from randomized clinical trials that people who replace saturated fat in their diet with polyunsaturated fat reduce their risk of coronary heart ... > full story -
With Just One Enzyme Missing, Mice Show 'Global' Metabolic Improvements
March 2, 2010 — When researchers created mice lacking an enzyme that breaks down and releases stored triglycerides, they expected to see animals with better lipid profiles. But according to a new study, they got ... > full story -
Making Macrophages Protect Against Effects of Obesity
February 1, 2010 — It is well known that diet-induced obesity increases dramatically a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One reason underlying this susceptibility is that diet-induced obesity triggers the ... > full story
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