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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the liver, and found in the blood and in all cells of the body. Cholesterol is important for good health and is needed for making cell walls, tissues, hormones, vitamin D, and bile acid.

Intermittent fasting: A path to weight loss and improved cardiovascular risk

Intermittent fasting is all the rage, but scientific evidence showing how such regimes affect human health is not always clear cut. Now a scientific review in the British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease published by SAGE, suggests that fasting diets may help those with diabetes and cardiovascular disease, alongside established weight loss claims.

29 Apr 2013

Metabolic risk factors in overweight children linked with mild artery wall stiffness

Metabolic disorders, such as excess abdominal fat, raised blood pressure, higher levels of insulin, glucose and triglycerides and lower levels of the beneficial HDL cholesterol can be found in children as young as 6 to 8 years of age, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland.

26 Apr 2013

Serum C-peptide levels predict cardiovascular death risk

Levels of C-peptide predict the risk for death from cardiovascular disease in nondiabetic adults, show data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

25 Apr 2013

Higher TMAO blood levels linked to increased risk of heart disease

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 otherwise identified by traditional risk factors and blood tests, according to Cleveland Clinic research published today in The New England Journal of Medicine.

25 Apr 2013

Research explores connection between avocado consumption, CVD risk factors and body composition

The scientific poster session, Interventions for the Treatment and Prevention of Nutrition-Related Diseases, included the poster that won first prize in two American Society for Nutrition Scientific Sessions at Experimental Biology contests- the Student Interest Group Travel Award competition and the Aging and Chronic Disease Research Interest Section Graduate Student Poster competition.

24 Apr 2013

Phase IIb Aviator study demonstrates high SVR rates against genotype 1 HCV

Results from "Aviator," AbbVie's phase IIb clinical trial of its investigational direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of hepatitis C virus infection, continue to demonstrate high sustained viral response rates against genotype 1 HCV, across patient types.

24 Apr 2013

Researchers studying lipids to learn more about normal, abnormal biology

When you have your cholesterol checked, the doctor typically gives you levels of three fats found in the blood: LDL, HDL and triglycerides. But did you know your body contains thousands of other types of fats, or lipids?

24 Apr 2013

Investigational treatment for ALS passes early phase clinical trial for safety

An investigational treatment for an inherited form of Lou Gehrig's disease has passed an early phase clinical trial for safety, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Massachusetts General Hospital report.

24 Apr 2013

Doing moderate-intensity physical activity more critical to childhood cardiometabolic health

Researchers have discovered that participation in physical activity of at least moderate intensity is more critical to childhood cardiometabolic health than overall sedentary time.

24 Apr 2013

Frequent binge drinking in college increases risk of cardiovascular disease later in life

Frequent binge drinking in college can cause more than a hangover. Regularly consuming multiple drinks in a short window of time can cause immediate changes in circulation that increase an otherwise healthy young adult's risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life, according to research published online today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

24 Apr 2013

Whole eggs can be part of heart-healthy diet, say researchers

This week at Experimental Biology 2013, scientists from around the world are gathering to share research on a variety of topics, including nutrition and health. Given the growing global burden of chronic disease, there is particular interest in the important role of diet and nutrition in overall health.

24 Apr 2013

Consuming grapes may protect against organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to research presented Monday at the Experimental Biology conference in Boston. Natural components found in grapes, known as polyphenols, are thought to be responsible for these beneficial effects.

23 Apr 2013

Tree nuts consumption helps improve health

Three new studies involving tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) were presented this week at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, MA.

23 Apr 2013

Viewpoints: Solving the doctor shortage; Can Gov. Scott convince Fla. lawmakers to accept Medicaid expansion?

With every new report about the recent slowdown in health-care spending there is speculation in the media that the problem of rising health costs has somehow been solved or cut down to size.

23 Apr 2013

Time dwindling to meet IDSA goal of 10 new antibiotics by 2020

Despite the desperate need for new antibiotics to combat increasingly deadly resistant bacteria, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only one new systemic antibiotic since the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) launched its 10 x '20 Initiative in 2010 - and that drug was approved two and a half years ago.

22 Apr 2013

AACE publishes comprehensive diabetes management algorithm to treat prediabetes, T2DM patients

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists today announced the publication of its comprehensive diabetes management algorithm created to guide primary care physicians, endocrinologists and other health care professionals in the treatment of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.

20 Apr 2013

Research findings describe specific profile of patients with ACLF

In this prospective study, led by Dr Richard Moreau, INSERM Research Director (Mixed Research Unit 773 "Centre de Recherche biom-dicale Bichat-Beaujon"; INSERM/Universit- Paris Diderot) who is also a practitioner attached to the Hepatology Department of the Beaujon Hospital (AP-HP), researchers studied a cohort of 1343 patients from 12 European countries.

20 Apr 2013

$Study: Primary medication nonadherence can lead to increased risk of bone fractures$

Study: Primary medication nonadherence can lead to increased risk of bone fractures

Nearly 30 percent of women failed to pick up their bisphosphonate prescriptions, a medication that is most commonly used to treat osteoporosis and similar bone diseases, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published this week in the journal Osteoporosis International.

19 Apr 2013

Mentally vulnerable people face increase risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease

People deemed to be "mentally vulnerable" are at a significantly increased risk of both fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease, according to results of a large population study from Denmark. The details of the study were presented today at the EuroPRevent 2013 congress in Rome.

18 Apr 2013

Studies suggest physically demanding work is a risk factor for coronary heart disease

Two studies presented at this year's EuroPRevent 2013 congress suggest that demanding physical work has a detrimental effect on an individual's risk of coronary heart disease.

18 Apr 2013

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Intermittent fasting: A path to weight loss and improved cardiovascular risk

Metabolic risk factors in overweight children linked with mild artery wall stiffness

Serum C-peptide levels predict cardiovascular death risk

Higher TMAO blood levels linked to increased risk of heart disease

Research explores connection between avocado consumption, CVD risk factors and body composition

Phase IIb Aviator study demonstrates high SVR rates against genotype 1 HCV

Researchers studying lipids to learn more about normal, abnormal biology

Investigational treatment for ALS passes early phase clinical trial for safety

Doing moderate-intensity physical activity more critical to childhood cardiometabolic health

Frequent binge drinking in college increases risk of cardiovascular disease later in life

Whole eggs can be part of heart-healthy diet, say researchers

Consuming grapes may protect against organ damage associated with metabolic syndrome

Tree nuts consumption helps improve health

Viewpoints: Solving the doctor shortage; Can Gov. Scott convince Fla. lawmakers to accept Medicaid expansion?

Time dwindling to meet IDSA goal of 10 new antibiotics by 2020

AACE publishes comprehensive diabetes management algorithm to treat prediabetes, T2DM patients

Research findings describe specific profile of patients with ACLF

Study: Primary medication nonadherence can lead to increased risk of bone fractures

Mentally vulnerable people face increase risk of fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular disease

Studies suggest physically demanding work is a risk factor for coronary heart disease

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