Natural trans fat may not boost "bad" cholesterol

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The artificial trans fats that once abounded in processed foods have become notorious for their undesirable effects on cholesterol levels. But a small clinical trial suggests that natural trans fats may not do the same damage. When 61 healthy women followed a diet with a hefty dose of natural trans fats for four weeks, researchers found there were no changes in the ...

Predicting heart disease risks

Making sense of less conventional risk markers in your blood test results.

Not all pectin created equal for cholesterol-lowering activity: Cargill

Pectin from both apple pomace and citrus could reduce LDL cholesterol by between 7 and 10% when consumed at a level of 15 grams per day for four weeks, but these results were only observed for pectin with a structure that included numerous methanol groups in its structure: High methoxyl (HM) pectin or pectin with a high degree of esterification.

Rotary-sponsored health screenings known for saving lives

If you decide to a take a stroll through the Palatka Mall today, you might walk by or run into an 80-year-old cancer survivor and former downtown businessman.

Diet Doc HCG Diet Announces Doctor-Supervised HCG Diet that Lowers Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Triglycerides

Diet Doc HCG Diet announces their doctor-supervised HCG diet that lowers cholesterol, blood pressure and triglycerides. The Diet Doc doctor-approved medical HCG diet created a diet specific to those with underlying health issues that is capable of improving overall health when weight loss is realized.New York, NY (PRWEB) January 26, 2012 Diet Doc HCG Diet & Weight Loss announces a medical ...