Coronary :: Fish oil helps statins reduce coronary events in Japanese patients
Epidemiological and clinical evidence suggests that an increased intake of long-chain n-3 fatty acids protects against mortality from coronary artery disease.
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Insulin :: Stress-signaling fat is a culprit behind insulin resistance
A new study in the March issue of the journal Cell Metabolism, published by Cell Press, has identified a common link between multiple assaults on the body, including saturated fats, obesity, and certain types of drugs, all of which can lead to insulin resistance. The researchers found that these metabolic stresses lead to an upswing in production of a particular kind of fat molecule, known as ceramide.
Diet :: Butter or margarine – What is the healthier choice?
A soft margarine spread is the healthier choice in the long-debated butter-or-margarine battle, says Dr. Jo Ann Carson, a clinical nutritionist at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Weight Loss :: The Natural Fat-Loss Pharmacy by Dr. Harry Preuss
A Georgetown medical professor cuts through hype surrounding weight-loss supplements with new science-based guide.
Bone :: Plant-derived omega-3s may aid in bone health
Plant-based omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) may have a protective effect on bone health, according to a team of Penn State researchers who carried out the first controlled diet study of these fatty acids contained in such foods as flaxseed and walnuts.
Health Insurance :: Senator Kuehl called on to introduce health insurance premium regulation
At a state Senate hearing today addressing Governor Schwarzenegger’s plan to require all Californians to buy health insurance, administration representatives refused to give a dollar amount for how much health policies would cost under the proposal and rebuffed questions about the need for regulation of insurance premiums to make them affordable for people who would be required to buy coverage.
MRSA :: Tea tree oil linked to risk of contracting MRSA superbug
Repeated exposure to low doses of Tea Tree Oil ? a common ingredient in many beauty products ? can increase the chances of suffering from ?superbug? infections, University of Ulster scientists have revealed.
Depression :: Little convincing evidence that omega-3 combats depression
There is no convincing evidence that taking omega-3 fatty acids on their own can alleviate depression, says Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB).
Biofuel :: Experts can speak about ethanol and other biofuels
World energy experts meet in Houston this week for the Strategies for a High Stakes World: Innovation, Investment, and the Future of Energy conference. Participants will discuss issues involving the future of oil and gas security and the burgeoning role of alternative fuels.
Breast :: Scented-oil products can cause rare breast growth in boys
Lavender and tea tree oils found in some shampoos, soaps and lotions can temporarily leave boys with enlarged breasts in rare cases, apparently by disrupting their hormonal balance, a preliminary study suggests.