Archive for December, 2009

Red Yeast Rice May Be Alternative to Statins: Study

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Results from a new small study suggest that red yeast rice supplements may offer an alternative to people who use statins to lower their cholesterol.

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Vytorin, Zetia Cancer Link ‘Unlikely,’ FDA Says

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say it is “unlikely” that the cholesterol drugs Vytorin and Zetia increase the risk of developing or dying from cancer.

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High Blood Levels of Lipoprotein Cause Heart Disease: Study

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Genetic researchers at the University of Oxford have discovered that high blood levels of lipoprotein(a), a fat-carrying molecule, can lead to the development of heart disease.

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Diabetics Get Less Benefit from Good Cholesterol: Study

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

According to new research, diabetes lowers the heart-protecting benefits of HDL (good) cholesterol, but the vitamin niacin may help.

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Myrrh May Lower Bad Cholesterol

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Researchers in Saudi Arabia have found that myrrh–best known as one of the gifts of Magi–may help lower bad cholesterol.

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FDA Rebukes Nestle for Labeling of Boost, Juicy Juice

Monday, December 28th, 2009

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to foodmaker Nestle for misleading labeling on its Boost and Juicy Juice drink lines, saying the company is claiming the products have unapproved medicinal uses.

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How to Stick to New Year’s Resolutions

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Seven tips for making lasting change in 2010.

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Self-Help Equal to Therapy for Binge Eaters

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Binge-eaters who undergo therapy make strides in the short-term, but over time people who use self-help techniques make just as much progress.

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Food Aromas May Fight Obesity

Monday, December 21st, 2009

The aromas of food that are released when you chew appear to trigger feelings of fullness, a new study has found.

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Omega-3s May Boost Blood Fats: Study

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Many people use omega-3 fatty acids to help their heart health, but a new study has found that the first effects of these fats are a short-term boost in blood fats and rise in the particles that cause clots.

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