Gap Widens Between Optimal Versus Actual Cholesterol Levels
An estimated 63 million adults have low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels higher than what would be ideal as recommended.
Study: Weight-Loss Supplement Shows Good and Bad Traits
A supplement some people turn to in hopes of losing a few pounds may have some previously unknown, unsavory side effects, suggest two new studies.
Simple Tests Could Signal and Prevent Heart Disease in Women
A few safe and simple tests could identify and possibly prevent coronary heart disease in middle-aged women.
Vine May Be a Valuable Dietary Supplement for Metabolic Syndrome
A fast-growing vine that has gobbled up some 10 million acres in the Southeast, may prove to be a valuable dietary supplement for metabolic syndrome.
Stem Cell Therapy Grows New Blood Vessels
Research has identified how to use selected stem cells from bone marrow to grow new blood vessels to treat diseases such as peripheral artery disease.
Weight Reduction May Provide Therapy For Asthma Sufferers
Research showed that therapies targeting abdominal fat tissue, such as weight loss, may provide a new approach to treat asthma.
Study Shows A Low-Fat Vegan Diet Is Best For Healthy Slimming
Doctors suggest a new approach to weight loss based on a recent study showing that a low-fat vegan diet is an effective way to shed unwanted pounds.
Early Childhood Diet May Influence Future Health, Diabetes
If you have trouble keeping weight off and you're wondering why - the surprising answer may well be the cheeseburgers you ate - when you were a toddler.
Diet Alone Will Not Likely Lead to Significant Weight Loss
Newly-published research demonstrates that simply reducing caloric intake is not enough to promote significant weight loss.
Study: Food or its Expectation Sparks Brain’s Hunger Centers
The concept of whetting the appetite by serving hors d'oeuvres before a meal may have a solid scientific basis, according to a new report.
Study: Small Towns Share Big-City Obesity Problems
The environmental attributes that promote obesity are generally the same in rural communities as those previously found in urban and suburban areas.
Daily Diet of Grapefruit Minimizes Risk Factor for Heart Disease
Heart disease patients who eat one grapefruit daily can significantly reduce the levels of cholesterol in their blood in comparison to patients who do not eat the fruit.
Consuming More Calories and Fats May Be Associated With A Higher Risk of Alzheimer...
Eating more calories and fats may contribute to an increased risk of Alzheimer disease in some people, according to an article in the August issue of The Archives of Neurology.
Study: Dietary Counseling Results in Weight Loss of Approximately 6 Percent of Body Weight...
Dietary counseling has resulted in weight loss of approximately 6 percent of initial body weight (approximately 10-15 pounds) after one year, compared with people not involved in formal weight loss programs.
Study: Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Don’t Offset Healthy Choices
Within the medical field, it is often assumed that patients view cholesterol-lowering medications (or statins) as a license to eat whatever they like - they figure their medication has them covered, so a steak here and there won't hurt.
New Role for Protein in Fat Cells May Improve Understanding of Obesity and Diabetes
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.
