Archive for December, 2006
Published on December 31, 2006
Test could determine early risk for heart disease in childrenWTHR - And if a child is at risk, treatment, such as cholesterol lowering medication can be started. Dr. Margulies says this type of genetic testing can mean the difference between life and death for some people. “We believe widespread use of this test can […]
Published on December 30, 2006
Healthy Fats For Life Will Help You To Understand The Difference Between Good Fats And Bad Fats Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c47485) has announced the addition
The skinny on trans fats BY BETSY SHEA-TAYLOR/FOR THE SUN CHRONICLE Thursday, December 21, 2006 1:09 AM EST Trans fats prolong the life of some foods, such as crackers, […]
Published on December 29, 2006
Nutrition the key to beating the bottleTimes Online - Braly s theory is that most alcoholics are depressed, and that depression and low cholestoral are linked. Ergo, by attacking depression with high-cholesterol foods such as eggs and foods high in mood-boosting amino acids, such as fish, patients are
Scrutiny of Other Heart […]
Published on December 26, 2006
/C O R R E C T I O N — Reliant Pharmaceuticals/ 3-Acid Ethyl Esters) With a Statin to Reduce High Triglycerides, issued earlier today by Reliant Pharmaceuticals over PR Newswire, the second paragraph, fourth and fifth sentences should read “greater than or equal to 500 mg/dL” rather than “less than or equal to […]
Published on December 25, 2006
It’s a Whole Grain WorldFood Navigator - Nearly 50% of this fiber is cholesterol-lowering beta glucan, giving Sustagrain roughly three times the TDF and soluble fiber of Give Your Label A Boost Whole grains give your label that extra boost health-conscious consumers demand. ConAgra Mills
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Canola oil may cut risk of heart disease, but its high in calories Product: Canola oil, 24 fluid ounces, $3. Key ingredients: Canola was developed through conventional plant breeding from rapeseed, an oilseed plant grown primarily in western Canada and related to the turnip family.
Top National News Right Now Snowstorm closes Denver airportDENVER (AP) _ Mother Nature […]
Published on December 23, 2006
Fat supplement fights holiday weightCTV.ca, Canada - 16 hours ago… during the holiday period, the CLA group still managed to reduce body fat mass. … is associated with weight gain and negative health markers such as cholesterol. …
Is sex necessary?MSNBC - Dec 19, 2006… Journal of Urology International asserts that men in their 20s can reduce, by […]
Published on December 22, 2006
TRI at Narayana Hrudayalaya to commence trials of vaccine for heart attack prevention in 2008 Narayana Hrudayalaya, the leading cardiac care major in Karnataka and the Thrombosis Research Institute, London, UK have teamed up to set up Thrombosis Research Institute, India. The facility located at the Narayana Hrudayalaya is undertaking research on heart vaccine to prevent […]
Published on December 20, 2006
Cheaper medicines seen as gov’t inks off-patent dealTMCnet - For the first phase of the partnership, PITC and Interphil will release seven medicines in the first quarter of 2007: the antihistamine ceterizine; cholestorol-lowering simvastatin; hypertension treatment losartan; antibiotics cifrofloxacine
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Pressure is on Pfizer after it halts tests on cholesterol drugYork Dispatch, PA - Dec 4, 2006… Lipitor lowers bad cholesterol and initially Pfizer was planning to sell torcetrapib in … of patients’ arteries to see if torcetrapib helped reduce plaque, fatty …
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Published on December 19, 2006
Be heart smart In the movies, it’s easy to figure out who will have a heart attack (the old, overweight guy with the high blood pressure and high cholesterol readings) and how it’s going to feel (excruciating chest pain and shortness of breath). In real life, causes, heart attack and heart disease aren’t always as easy […]
Published on December 17, 2006
Cheaper medicines seen as gov’t inks off-patent dealTMCnet - For the first phase of the partnership, PITC and Interphil will release seven medicines in the first quarter of 2007: the antihistamine ceterizine; cholestorol-lowering simvastatin; hypertension treatment losartan; antibiotics cifrofloxacine
Wal-Mart Prescription Drugs KOLO TV Reno - The list includes generic medications for blood […]
Published on December 16, 2006
The fascinating world of science and technology Deutsche Welle - Fish is a healthy source of protein — low in saturated fat and cholesteral and often high in omega-3 fatty acids. But some fish, such as swordfish or albacore tuna, are high in mercury. Now two separate reports have reviewed the scientific
Published on December 15, 2006
Our daily blog from Osceola’s last roundup Check back for updates from Sentinel Staff Writer Rebecca Mahoney as we progress through Osceola’s last roundup.
Published on December 14, 2006
On obesity beat, cops put their best foot forward On World Obesity Day, 240 traffic policemen took part in walkathon to increase awareness about obesity This World Obesity Day guess how Ahmedabad’s traffic policemen started off on the ‘right’ foot? With a walkathon. On Sunday, around 240 traffic policemen legged it from Police Stadium in Shahibaug […]
Published on December 13, 2006
Our daily blog from Osceola’s last roundupOrlando Sentinel, FL - Dec 7, 2006… At breakfast, yesterday morning, I actually heard a woman explain to a chef that her cholesteral is high, and was it possible for her to have egg substitutes? …
Dieting Success with Cell Phone Calorie CounterMass Media Distribution LLC (press release), FL - Nov 29, 2006… […]
Published on December 12, 2006
Too many in Scotland are still dying of heart diseaseScotsman, United Kingdom - Dec 3, 2006HEART disease death rates in Scotland remain among the worst in Europe despite increased efforts to combat ill- health, the Executive admitted in its first …
Heart disease forces entertainer off stageGulf Daily News, Bahrain - Nov 30, 2006… world-famous children’s group The Wiggles […]
Published on December 11, 2006
Pfizer stops clinical trials of cholestorol-controlling Torcetrapib Citing the “interests of patient safety,” US drug manufacturer Pfizer said it was stopping all clinical trials of the cholesterol-controlling drug Torcetrapib.
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Worried over heart attacks? Take to five vegetables While numerous studies in humans have shown that a high-vegetable diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, as well as with reductions in blood pressure and increases in “good” cholesterol, a new research on animals suggests that increased vegetable consumption may reduce hardening of arteries, […]
Published on December 10, 2006
N.Y. to artificial trans fats: Drop dead (Sara Kugler / ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Board of Health voted today to make New York the nation’s first city to ban artery-clogging artificial trans fats at restaurants — from the corner pizzeria to high-end bakeries. 2:19 p.m.
Cholesterol’s better half For the last two decades, a fear of bad cholesterol has […]