Antipsychotic Drugs Spur Dramatic Weight Gain in Kids Oct 28, 2009
Risperdal use resulted in a significant increase in triglycerides. Abilify, however, appeared "metabolically neutral," Correll said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Are you at risk for a sudden heart attack? Oct 28, 2009
The evaluation and blood test will reveal your HDL and LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, fasting lipid profile, blood pressure, and family history. "Don't wait until you are in your 50s to get a formal assessment," Dr. Wittstein says. (MSNBC -- Health)
Almonds Help Maintain a Healthy Wei... Oct 26, 2009
Their blood glucose and insulin levels, diastolic blood pressure, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) and LDL to HDL ratio all decreased significantly, Dr Wein stated. What s In Almonds. (Suite101.com)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Oct 23, 2009
Women who followed the Atkins plan had a significant drop in triglycerides, one of the unhealthful blood fats linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Their blood pressure also dropped the most of the four groups, a finding that the researchers think may relate to their slightly greater weight loss. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Eat your fish Oct 23, 2009
Specifically, it can help prevent arrhythmias, lower triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood), slow down the buildup of plaque in the arteries, and slightly lower blood pressure. Don't Miss. (CNN)
Journals Can Help You Track Your Body Oct 23, 2009
Some things to track include blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides, weight, caloric intake, body fat and exercise ... Triglycerides -- Triglyceride level is another player in the cholesterol equation, and one that most people are just beginning to understand ... Basically, triglycerides are fats in the blood plasma. (Click2Houston, TX)
3 new prescription diet drugs may soon help obese Oct 22, 2009
Some patients in the drugs' trials had improvements in blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar control. Helping reduce costs. (USA Today -- News)
How to choose healthy, ocean-friendly fish Oct 21, 2009
Doctor: Fish oils reduce dangerous blood fats known as triglycerides ... "Fish oils reduce dangerous blood fats known as triglycerides, and...fish is a good substitute for other artery-clogging protein such as red meat," he says. (CNN -- Health)
No comments posted. Oct 20, 2009
The screening includes a 12-hour fasting cholesterol lipid panel with results on total cholesterol, "good" cholesterol (high density lipoprotein or HDL), "bad" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein or LDL), triglycerides, and glucose (blood sugar) level; and a blood pressure screen. The screening is free for anyone who shows a current deer hunting license at registration. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Cholesterol screening can prevent heart disease Oct 19, 2009
The test, which requires fasting, checks for a range of indicators in a cholesterol panel, including total cholesterol, HDL (the "good" cholesterol), triglycerides and what Awar said is the most important: the LDL or "bad" cholesterol ... Awar said triglycerides should be below 150 mg/dl. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
The Top Ten Health Benefits of Turm... Oct 17, 2009
Another study showed that turmeric lowered cholesterol and triglycerides levels in nearly all cases. Patients in both studies also reported reduced angina. (Suite101.com)
Using Herbs to Control High Blood S... Oct 14, 2009
It has been shown in human studies to decrease serum glucose, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides ... Fenugreek has also been shown to decrease blood glucose, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol and triglycerides. (Suite101.com)
'No Major Role For Fish' In The Prevention Of Heart Failure, Study Suggests Oct 12, 2009
This relative risk was measured according to five levels of fish consumption as reflected in intake of two long chain n-3 PUFAs (eicosapentaenoic acid [EPA] and docosahexaenoic acid [DHA]), both of which have been shown to exert some cardiovascular benefit via anti-inflammatory mechanisms, anti-arrhythmic effects and/or a reduction in serum triglycerides, blood pressure, and heart rate. The relative risk (RR) of heart failure in the top (highest) and bottom (lowest) quintile of EPA plus DHA... (Science Daily)
Common herbicides and fibrates block nutrient-sensing receptor found in gut and pancreas Oct 10, 2009
Fibrates are a class of drugs frequently used to treat lipid disorders such as high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. Phenoxy-herbicides are used in agriculture to control broad-leaf weeds; the best known, 2,4-D, is one of the most extensively used herbicides worldwide. (EurekAlert!)
How Soy Reduces Diabetes Risk Oct 8, 2009
22, 2006) Soy protein helps lower total cholesterol, low-density lipid "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides, and slightly raises high-density lipid "good" cholesterol, according to a Tulane University study. (July 24, 2008) Men who eat an average of half a serving of soy food a day have lower concentrations of sperm than men who do not eat soy foods. (Science Daily)
Starting Good Food Habits in Kids from the Womb Oct 7, 2009
They were also significantly more likely to have normal weight, blood sugar, insulin, triglycerides and cholesterol compared with the junk-food-eaters' offspring, who made less healthy choices as adults and were significantly more likely to be fat. "This study showed that when mothers eat healthy foods while pregnant and nursing, the metabolism of the offspring is set differently," says Greene. (Time.com)
Doctors join fight against obesity Oct 7, 2009
At the time, Horne, who is 5-foot-9, weighed 298 pounds and had type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high triglycerides. She had suffered from depression. (USA Today)
Freeze-dried strawberry powder improves lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in women with metabolic syndrome: baseline and post intervention effects Sep 30, 2009
Other articles by authors. Related articles/pages. (Nutrition Journal)
Abbott buys Solvay pharma operations for $6.6B Sep 30, 2009
-based Abbott already holds U.S. marketing rights for Solvay's Trilipix and TriCor, drugs which raise "good" HDL cholesterol while reducing triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol. Solvay's other top-selling drugs include the Parkinson's disease treatment Duodopa and hormone therapy drugs AndroGel and Duphaston. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Metabolic syndrome linked to liver disease in obese teenaged boys Sep 30, 2009
It is defined by insulin resistance, increased waist circumference, high blood pressure, and abnormal measures of high density lipoprotein ("good cholesterol") and triglycerides in the blood. The criteria are similar for pediatric metabolic syndrome, although there is some dispute over details of the definition. (EurekAlert!)
Solvay sells pharma division to Abbott for $7.6B Sep 30, 2009
The American company already holds U.S. marketing rights for Solvay's Trilipix and TriCor, drugs which raise "good" HDL cholesterol while reducing triglycerides and "bad" LDL cholesterol. Solvay said in a statement the sale will let it "refocus" its activities, which also cover chemicals and plastics. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
How Healthy is the Raw Food Diet? Sep 25, 2009
Although raw food diet followers were low in cholesterol and triglycerides, which is a positive aspect of the diet, they were also low in vitamin B12. This vitamin is mainly found in red meat, which most raw food dieters avoid. (Suite101.com)
Obese kids with big bellies at greatest heart risk Sep 24, 2009
6 times as likely to have low levels of heart-healthy HDL cholesterol, 3 times as likely to have high triglycerides, and 3. 7 times as likely to have high fasting insulin levels, the researchers found. (MSNBC -- Health)
Girl, 22, Talks About Struggle to Lower High Cholesterol Sep 24, 2009
She would continue to gain and lose weight throughout her time at Fordham University in New York, attributing it to cafeteria food 'like cookies," beer and fattening choices. Richie, 22, weighed 198 pounds at her heaviest. But along with her weight gain came a spike in her cholesterol levels, which had already been high. Her total cholesterol, which at one point was 190 mg/dL, was up to 230 mg/dL. The American Heart Association says a desirable total cholesterol level is under 200 mg/dL. My mom... (Fox News)
Childbearing Increases Chance Of Developing The Metabolic Syndrome Sep 24, 2009
23, 2009) Childbearing is associated directly with future development of the metabolic syndrome - abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, insulin resistance and other cardiovascular disease risk factors - and for women who have had gestational diabetes, the risk is more than twice greater, according to a study co-authored by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. See also. (Science Daily)
American Heart Association Meeting Report: High-Sugar Diet Increases Men's Blood Pressure; Gout Drug Protective Sep 24, 2009
Men in both groups had an increase in fasting triglycerides and an indication of insulin resistance by a method called homeostatic model assessment (HOMA), while on the increased fructose diet ... "When you give fructose to animals, they absolutely develop every feature of metabolic syndrome: they get abdominal fat, high triglycerides, low HDL, their blood pressure goes up and they get insulin resistance," Johnson said. (PR Newswire)
Making the Switch to Healthier Foods Sep 19, 2009
Fatty fish and omega-3 fatty acids help to combat risk factors for a range of heart-related conditions such as lowering levels of triglycerides (fats in the blood), blood pressure, heart rate and heart rate variability. Ashton cited a recent European study that reported eating fatty fish and marine omega-3 fatty acids seemed to protect men from heart failure. (CBS News -- Health)
Best Foods to Help Control Diabetes Sep 18, 2009
In addition, according to The Herbal Drugstore, by Linda B. White, MD, and Steven Foster (Rodale, 2003), among many others, "Modern research has shown that fenugreek seeds not only lower blood glucose but also reduce insulin levels, total cholesterol, and triglycerides while increasing HDL (the "good" cholesterol)." This interesting effect on so-called good cholesterol and bad cholesterol is very important for those with diabetes, which is frequently accompanied by heart disease. Bitter Gourd. (Suite101.com)
Alternative remedies Sep 17, 2009
High triglyceride levels have been associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease, but lowering them is not as important as lowering LDL. In fact, some experts believe that triglycerides are a sign, rather than a cause, of heart disease risk. The bottom line: Fish oil lowers triglycerides, especially in people with high triglycerides ... The recommends that people who need to lower their triglycerides should, in consultation with their doctor, take 2 to 4 grams of fish oil a day;... (CNN)
Children With Fatter Midsections At Increased Risk For Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds Sep 13, 2009
The study suggests routine waist measurements in obese children could predict which ones had developed risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as higher fasting insulin levels, a precursor for diabetes; lower levels of high density lipo-protiens, also known as the good cholesterol; and higher levels of triglycerides, the fatty particles found in the blood ... In a sample of 188 obese children, ages 7-11, those with the largest waist circumferences above the 90th percentile for their age... (Science Daily)
Secrets of women with healthy hearts Sep 10, 2009
Not only has Griola lost about 90 pounds in five years, but her HDL has gone from 47 (in the unhealthy range) to 56, her LDL has dropped from 109 to 94, and her triglycerides (a fat associated with heart disease) have plummeted from 130 to a very healthy 56 ... Dr. Goldberg's take: "I'd give Griola an A--. She's doing all the right stuff, and she has obviously found success doing it. Some people don't ever start an exercise program because they say it will never work, but she's proof that the... (CNN -- Health)
Diabetes related risk factors did not explain the increased risk for urinary incontinence among women with diabetes. The Norwegian HUNT/EPINCONT study Sep 10, 2009
Blood-glucose, HbA1c, albumine:creatinine ratio (ACR), duration of diabetes, diabetes treatment, type of diabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides did not significantly differ in women with and without UI in crude analyses. However, the diabetic women with UI had more hospitalizations during the last 12 months, more homecare, and a higher prevalence of angina and use of oestrogene treatment (both local and oral/patch). (BioMed Central)
Benefits of Exercise Differ by Sex and Race Sep 9, 2009
The research team, led by Dr. Keri Monda at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, also found that increased exercise generally produced significant decreases in harmful triglycerides, but only in Caucasians. Similar beneficial effects of exercise on HDL cholesterol and triglycerides have been found in other studies ... Nevertheless, Monda and her colleagues point out, their work provides additional evidence that exercise has a beneficial effect on HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. (MEDLINEplus)
What I'd Say to Congress and American Students Sep 8, 2009
--Dyslipidemia, e.g., high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides. --Type 2 diabetes. (Townhall.com)
Is red wine healthy for my heart? Sep 8, 2009
Any excess increases the risk of hypertension, obesity, liver damage, cardiomyopathy (a weak heart), high triglycerides and more. Based on the list of medications provided with your letter, your husband suffers from hypertension, depression and high cholesterol. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Antioxidant Pills Do Not Prevent Metabolic Syndrome Sep 8, 2009
Metabolic syndrome refers to a collection of risk factors for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke -- including high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, low levels of "good" HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and high blood sugar. The condition is diagnosed when a person has at least three of those risk factors. (MEDLINEplus)
• Is drinking red wine really that heart healthy? Sep 5, 2009
Any excess increases the risk of hypertension, obesity, liver damage, cardiomyopathy (a weak heart), high triglycerides and more. To initiate drinking red wine or any other beverage containing alcohol for health reasons is inappropriate. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Available Now at Target Clinics in Minnesota Sep 5, 2009
Also available from August 10 through November 30 is screening for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, triglycerides and BMI is available at all Target Clinic locations within Minnesota. Also, beginning in October flu shots will be available at the more than 1,500 Target Pharmacy locations nationwide. (PR Newswire)
Health Watch: Stress-busting massage tips Sep 4, 2009
People with fatty livers also have increased levels of triglycerides, a risk factor for heart attack and stroke. For years, scientists have noted that fat inside the belly, known as visceral fat, is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and heart disease. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Molecular Link Found Between Insulin Resistance And Inflammation Aug 28, 2009
Dr. Dong's team examined the role played by a protein called Forkhead Box 01 (Fox01), which his previous research showed contributes to elevations in triglycerides in an animal model of obesity and diabetes. In the current paper, the researchers found in cultured cells and mouse experiments that Fox01 stimulates inflammatory white blood cells called macrophages, which migrate to the liver and adipose, or fat, tissue in insulin-resistant states, to increase production of a cytokine called... (Science Daily)
Food for thought Aug 27, 2009
Sugar and sweeteners -- obesity, dental cavities, diabetes and increased triglycerides (blood fats) or candida (yeast). Artificial sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K and saccharin) -- behavioural problems, hyperactivity, allergies, and possibly carcinogenic. (India Times, India)
Fat In The Liver -- Not The Belly -- May Be A Better Marker For Disease Risk Aug 26, 2009
25, 2009) New findings from nutrition researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggest that it's not whether body fat is stored in the belly that affects metabolic risk factors for diabetes, high blood triglycerides and cardiovascular disease, but whether it collects in the liver ... They also have increases in production of fat particles in the liver that are secreted into the bloodstream and increase the level of triglycerides ... "We don't know exactly why some... (Science Daily)
Crossing the pick-it line: Muscadines lure fans to the fields Aug 26, 2009
More good news: Muscadine pomace (byproduct after juice is pressed) is an excellent source of resveratrol and water soluble fiber, aiding in helping lower high blood pressure, serum triglycerides and cholesterol. At Locust Grove, Booker heads to the car with her luscious loot. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Heart group urges daily limit on added sugar Aug 26, 2009
Although added sugar is not directly linked to heart disease, it is associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, high levels of triglycerides, and high levels of C-reactive protein, which has been linked to oxidative stress and inflammation, says Linda Van Horn, a registered dietitian and chair of the 's Nutrition Committee. In contrast, foods with naturally occurring sugars deliver nutrients while still satisfying our craving for sweetness. (CNN -- Health)
Lurasidone Demonstrated Efficacy in Treating Patients With Schizophrenia in Pivotal Phase 3 Study Aug 26, 2009
0 mg/dL placebo; and triglycerides -3 ... 0 mg/dL placebo; and triglycerides 24. (PR Newswire)
4-legged therapist the best medicine Aug 26, 2009
Being around them improves mental and physical health, lowering blood pressure, triglycerides and cholesterol levels and easing loneliness and feelings of isolation. More and more assisted living and nursing facilities are incorporating pet therapy into the day-to-day living environment of residents with some places even keeping cats, dogs and birds around as co-inhabitants. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Dominique Wilkins Scores Big for Diabetes in Fayette County Aug 23, 2009
It contains questions to ask providers, as well as a handy chart for recording the results of a variety of important tests and risk assessments related to general health and well-being, such as weight circumference, blood pressure, body mass index, blood glucose (sugar), cholesterol, and triglycerides. "More than 100,000 copies of this scorecard will be distributed to adults in Fayette and Coweta Counties over the course of the next year," said William A. Blincoe, M.D., cardiologist with the... (PR Newswire)
Oxycholesterol: Greatest Heart Disease Risk? Aug 23, 2009
4, 2008) People with high triglycerides and another type of cholesterol tested but not usually evaluated as part of a person's risk assessment have an increased risk of a certain type of stroke, according to. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Carnitine Supplements Reverse Glucose Intolerance In Animals Aug 18, 2009
7, 2009) Studies done with laboratory rats suggest that supplementation of their diet with lipoic acid had a significant effect in lowering triglycerides, which along with cholesterol levels and blood. . (Science Daily)
The Best Cholesterol Treatment Opti... Aug 14, 2009
Omega-3 fatty acids are known to clean up the body's excess of triglycerides, the building blocks for cholesterol ... Reduction of triglycerides is one of the best cholesterol treatment options. (Suite101.com)
Atkins Fares Best in Study Of Four Weight-Loss Regimens Aug 12, 2009
Women who followed the Atkins plan had a significant drop in triglycerides, one of the unhealthful blood fats linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Their blood pressure also dropped the most of the four groups, a finding that the researchers think may relate to their slightly greater weight loss. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
Essentialis to Submit SPA for Hypertriglyceridemia Aug 12, 2009
Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Essentialis, Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company, announced today its intention to file a Special Protocol Assessment (SPA) with the FDA for the pivotal study to support the NDA filing on its lead drug, DCCR, for the treatment of very high triglycerides ... Commenting on this development, Essentialis President and CEO Iain Dukes stated, "The submission of the SPA will bring us one step closer towards filing for approval of DCCR for the treatment of patients with... (PR Newswire)
FDA Approves LIVALO(R) for Primary Hypercholesterolemia and Combined Dyslipidemia Aug 4, 2009
Its lead product, LIPOFEN(R) (fenofibrate capsules), is indicated as adjunctive therapy to diet to reduce elevated triglycerides and to increase HDL-C in adult patients with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia. Kowa Research Institute, Inc. (KRI), a division of KCL located in the Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina, is responsible for the clinical development of drug candidates in the U.S. for KCL. KRI was established in California in 1997 and began operations at its... (PR Newswire)
Food Additive May One Day Help Control Blood Lipids And Reduce Disease Risk Aug 2, 2009
"Currently, doctors use drugs called fibrates to treat problems with cholesterol and triglycerides," says the study's co-first author Irfan J. Lodhi, Ph ... When doctors prescribe fibrate drugs to lower triglycerides and elevate good cholesterol in the blood, those drugs work by activating PPAR-alpha. (Science Daily)
Two Studies On Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Shed Light On Its Causes And Its Effect On Brothers Of Women With The Condition Jul 31, 2009
The six unaffected brothers had a BMI between 23-29, and none had high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides. In the second group, no insulin resistance was diagnosed. (Science Daily)
Weight Loss Improves Mood In Depressed People, New Research Shows Jul 30, 2009
ScienceDaily (July 29, 2009) Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB) finds that after a 6-month behavioral weight loss program, depressed patients not only lost 8% of their initial weight but also reported significant improvements in their symptoms of depression, as well as reductions in triglycerides, which are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke ... Additional significant improvements in glucose, insulin and high density... (Science Daily)
Health benefits of physical activity more pronounced in women Jul 30, 2009
They found that over a 12 year period, all individuals who increased their exercise by about 180 metabolic units per week (equivalent to an additional hour of mild or 30 minutes of moderate activity per week) displayed decreased levels of triglycerides and increased levels of the "good" HDL cholesterol. However, statistically significant decreases in the "bad" LDL cholesterol were only observed in women, with particularly strong effects in menopausal women and African-American women. (EurekAlert!)
Health Happenings Jul 29, 2009
To aid in the detection of high cholesterol, the health department offers community scre4enings that include total lipid panel cholesterol, triglycerides and blood sugar. A physician s order is not required. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Weight Loss Through Atkins Jul 25, 2009
Although touted as a diet that not only promotes weight loss, but also promotes the stabilization of blood sugar, and the lowering of HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Experts from the Colorado Health Sciences Center and The American Dietetic Association believe that the diet may possibly have long-term negative effects on the heart, liver and kidneys, due to the excessive protein which is consumed by the dieter. (Suite101.com)
NY town settles with tourist who says cop beat him Jul 24, 2009
"I was havin 00004000 g typical symptoms of early heart disease and thought how could this be happening? I exercise, eat right and get enough rest. . .what's up?" Tests on Hess' "health" showed elevated cholesterol and triglycerides. After seeing "inGREEDients" he started seeking a cure and stopped treating symptoms. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Newsweek: The next blockbuster drugs Jul 23, 2009
It is a small molecule drug that works to reduce blood levels of cholesterol and triglycerides by limiting the production of lipoproteins from the intestine and liver. Privately held Aegerion Pharma released interim Phase III data for Lomitapide in June. (MSNBC -- Health)
Orexigen Obesity Drug Meets Goals in 3 Studies Jul 21, 2009
Orexigen said the drug reduced risk factors including waist circumference, midsection fat and triglycerides and improved levels of "good" HDL cholesterol. 1. (ABC News -- Wire)
Headache? Beware shadow diseases Jul 20, 2009
You have it if you've got at least three of these five traits: excess abdominal fat, high blood triglycerides, low HDL (which is the good cholesterol), high blood pressure, and impaired glucose tolerance. Now a new study reveals that metabolic syndrome could also be behind the rising rate of kidney stones. (MSNBC -- Health)
High Fructose Diets Impair Memory in Rats Jul 18, 2009
Fructose, unlike another sugar, glucose, is processed almost solely by the liver, and produces an excessive amount of triglycerides fat which get into the bloodstream. Triglycerides can interfere with insulin signaling in the brain, which plays a major role in brain cell survival and plasticity, or the ability for the brain to change based on new experiences. (Newsmax)
Walking, biking to work linked with better fitness Jul 17, 2009
For men in the study, but not women, the active commuters also had healthier numbers for body mass index, blood pressure, insulin and blood fats called triglycerides. Women walked or biked shorter distances and they may have done so less vigorously, the authors speculated. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
