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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.

Naturalhealthylife.co.uk celebrates National Garlic Day

Naturalhealthylife.co.uk, the official UK site for herbal supplements made by Klosterfrau, are celebrating National Garlic Day on Monday 19th April. Klosterfrau is a leading manufacturer of herbal healthcare products.

29 Mar 2010

Your plate is laden with bad trans fats! Food Manufacturers to admit it now in a mandatory labeling bid

Trans fats are that part of your diet that can cause heart disease, diabetes, stroke, high cholesterol and are related to at least 6,000 Australian deaths each year. These fats are essentially liquid fats converted to solids by hydrogenation and thus also called hydrogenated fats.

29 Mar 2010

TB-causing bacteria can hijack fat metabolism to drive progression of the disease

The factors instrumental in triggering latent tuberculosis infection to progress into active disease have long remained elusive to researchers. New insight into the mystery is provided by Professor David Russell, speaking at the Society for General Microbiology's spring meeting in Edinburgh today. His work could help develop innovative strategies for treating the disease.

29 Mar 2010

Pathway Genomics Genetic Health Report helps make more informed health and lifestyle decisions

You may not suffer from any form of heart disease, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol, but you could have a predisposition for these conditions based on more than just your lifestyle or diet. A family history of diabetes, gout, high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol can increase one’s risk regardless of lifestyle.

27 Mar 2010

Ford Motor donates $255,000 to fund completion of Oakwood Healthcare System's research study

Ford Motor Company announced today it is donating an additional $255,000 to fund the completion of a pioneering multi-year Oakwood Healthcare System research study into the prevention of heart disease – a leading cause of death among American women.

27 Mar 2010

New study may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs

A new study from Iowa State University's Nutrition and Wellness Research Center may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs -- if they don't mind sprinkling some flaxseed into their daily diet.

27 Mar 2010

Passage of health care reform signals the beginning of new era for nurse-led health care

When health care reform was signed into law by President Obama on Tuesday, it signaled the beginning of a new era for nurse-led health care. H.R. 3590 will capitalize on the ability of nurse practitioners to provide high-quality primary and preventive care by defining "nurse-managed health clinic" in the Public Health Service Act and creating a new $50 million grant program to support innovative safety net providers.

26 Mar 2010

Pravastatin benefits elderly carriers of KIF6 gene variant with prior vascular disease

Celera Corporation today announced the publication of data reporting that elderly (over age 70) carriers of the KIF6 gene variant with prior vascular disease received significant benefit from pravastatin (Pravachol®) therapy. Previous research has shown that a variant of the KIF6 gene, a member of the molecular motor protein kinesin family, is associated with up to a 55% increased risk of primary and recurrent coronary heart disease (CHD) events in the placebo arms of the clinical trials, and that this increased risk is virtually eliminated with statin therapy.

26 Mar 2010

DARA BioSciences announces the initiation of Phase I clinical study for DB959

DARA BioSciences, Inc. announced that it has initiated a Phase I clinical study for DB959, its PPAR (peroxisome proliferator activated receptor) delta/gamma agonist, an oral drug in development for the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes. The study will enroll approximately 75 volunteers and will be conducted at Quintiles' Overland Park facility.

26 Mar 2010

Comparative effectiveness research in reform legislation seeks to control health costs

Within the health bill is an element that "has generated far less attention and political heat than other parts of the White House's plan to expand medical coverage to 32 million uninsured Americans.

26 Mar 2010

NIH grants $1.4 Million to WPI to continue study of arterial plaque

A Worcester Polytechnic Institute research team has received a four-year, $1.4 million award from the National Institutes of Health to continue a groundbreaking study of arterial plaque. This research could lead to tools that will enable physicians to predict the likelihood of plaque rupture, which is responsible for most heart attacks and strokes.

25 Mar 2010

NHS needs to gear up in terms of productivity, say statisticians

In an alarming new revelation, the productivity of National Health Service NHS, has dropped steadily from 2001 by 0.4% each year and a total of 3%. 2008 has seen the largest fall, 0.7% according to the Office for National Statistics, ONS.

25 Mar 2010

NIH grant for study on impact of gastric bypass surgery on Type II diabetes patients

Gastric bypass surgery, thought of by many as the last hope of morbidly obese people for losing weight, has many other benefits researchers are only beginning to understand.

25 Mar 2010

Bariatric surgery may delay onset of type 2 diabetes, says study

A team of researchers, led by a UC Davis veterinary endocrinologist, has shown for the first time that a surgical procedure in rats that is similar to bariatric surgery in humans can delay the onset of type 2 diabetes.

25 Mar 2010

Majority of Pennsylvania women do not seek treatments for chronic pain

Results of a statewide pain survey revealed that chronic pain is widespread among Pennsylvania women but often left untreated.

24 Mar 2010

Medicare steps up efforts to monitor seniors' prescriptions

Writing for Kaiser Health News in collaboration with USA Today, Susan Jaffe reports on how Medicare is expanding a program to make sure that some older adults use the right drugs and take them correctly to prevent harmful side effects or interactions.

24 Mar 2010

First Edition: March 23, 2010

Today's headlines cover a range of topics related to the newly passed health overhaul bill, from the surrounding opposition and next steps to some of its policy implications.

23 Mar 2010

Diabetic Pennsylvanians can reduce risk of complications by following "ABCs" of diabetes

Secretary of Health Everette James reminds diabetic Pennsylvanians to reduce the risk of complications from the disease and improve their quality of life by knowing and following the "ABCs" of diabetes.

23 Mar 2010

Legacy Biotechnologies, Phillips Sales and Marketing reach agreement to distribute Reme-Flu remedy

Nuvilex, Inc., announces today that Legacy Biotechnologies, Inc., its joint venture partner in Reme-Flu™ homeopathic flu remedy, has reached an agreement with Phillips Sales and Marketing to begin the national sales and marketing campaign for retail distribution of Reme-Flu™.

22 Mar 2010

EHSI closes funding agreement with Celulas Genetica

Emerging Healthcare Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has closed its funding agreement with Celulas Genetica. EHSI will lock in up to 20% of earnings produced by Celulas Genetica when the agreement is funded in full.

22 Mar 2010

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Naturalhealthylife.co.uk celebrates National Garlic Day

Your plate is laden with bad trans fats! Food Manufacturers to admit it now in a mandatory labeling bid

TB-causing bacteria can hijack fat metabolism to drive progression of the disease

Pathway Genomics Genetic Health Report helps make more informed health and lifestyle decisions

Ford Motor donates $255,000 to fund completion of Oakwood Healthcare System's research study

New study may give men a way to combat high cholesterol without drugs

Passage of health care reform signals the beginning of new era for nurse-led health care

Pravastatin benefits elderly carriers of KIF6 gene variant with prior vascular disease

DARA BioSciences announces the initiation of Phase I clinical study for DB959

Comparative effectiveness research in reform legislation seeks to control health costs

NIH grants $1.4 Million to WPI to continue study of arterial plaque

NHS needs to gear up in terms of productivity, say statisticians

NIH grant for study on impact of gastric bypass surgery on Type II diabetes patients

Bariatric surgery may delay onset of type 2 diabetes, says study

Majority of Pennsylvania women do not seek treatments for chronic pain

Medicare steps up efforts to monitor seniors' prescriptions

First Edition: March 23, 2010

Diabetic Pennsylvanians can reduce risk of complications by following "ABCs" of diabetes

Legacy Biotechnologies, Phillips Sales and Marketing reach agreement to distribute Reme-Flu remedy

EHSI closes funding agreement with Celulas Genetica

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