cholesterol levels

Chocolate bar shown to lower cholesterol

harminka — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:31:27 -0500

The results of a University of Illinois study have demonstrated an effective way to lower cholesterol levels – by eating chocolate bars.

CocoaVia dark chocolate lowers blood pressure and cholesterol level

seher — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:58:15 -0500

At first sight chocolate has nothing to do with healthy heart, low blood pressure and low levels of cholesterol, but a dream comes true.

Specially-formulated Food Can Support Cardiovascular Health

harminka — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:11:28 -0500

Daily consumption of chocolate bars made with a patented combination of plant sterols and cocoa flavanols may affect cardiovascular risk by lowering elevated cholesterol levels and improving blood pressure, according to a new study published in the Journal of Nutrition.

A bit of advice: mind safety rules while preparing eggs for Easter

seher — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 09:58:57 -0500

Eggs are traditionally associated with Easter, but be sure that your celebration of the holiday won’t result in failure.

Cholesterol-associated gene variants can predict cardiovascular events

harminka — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:21:32 -0500

A study appearing in this week’s New England Journal of Medicine confirms that a combination of gene variants previously associated with cholesterol levels does reflect patients’ cholesterol levels and can signify increased risk of heart attack, stroke or sudden cardiac death.

Scientists discover genetic region linked to bad cholesterol

seher — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:43:37 -0600

Scientists have uncovered a new region in the genome that is responsible for the body's ability to regulate bad cholesterol.

Study locates cholesterol genes

harminka — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 02:23:22 -0600

An international study of 20,000 people found seven new genes that influence blood cholesterol levels, a major factor in heart disease, and confirmed 11 other genes previously thought to influence cholesterol.

Low maternal cholesterol tied to premature birth

harminka — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 13:17:45 -0500

Pregnant women who have very low cholesterol may face a greater risk of delivering their babies prematurely than women with more moderate cholesterol levels, a team led by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), reported today.

Experts propose cholesterol tests at 15 months of age

harminka — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 07:36:03 -0500

Children could have their cholesterol levels tested at about 15 months of age to prevent heart disease later in life, say doctors in a study published on bmj.com today.

Association between low cholesterol levels and cancer

harminka — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:22:16 -0500

Millions of Americans take statins to lower their cholesterol, but how low should you go" Many scientific studies support the benefits of lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and achieving low LDL cholesterol levels is one of the most important steps in preventing heart disease.

Fat cells protein Role to improve understanding of obesity, diabetes

harminka — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:33:56 -0500

Scientists have shown for the first time that a protein involved in the transfer of fat in the blood may also influence how fat cells store fat. Richard E. Morton and Lahoucine Izem, research scientists at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, have shown that the protein, called cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), is involved in the cellular storage and regulation of cholesterol and other fats and, as a result, probably has unexpected contributions to obesity and diabetes.

Metabolic syndromes causing factors

harminka — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 06:37:44 -0500

Abdominal fat, the spare tire that many of us carry, has long been implicated as a primary suspect in causing the metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that includes the most dangerous heart attack risk factors: prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, and changes in cholesterol.