Researchers have identified a “metabolic vulnerability” in the aggressive and incurable brain cancer glioblastoma (GBM) and shown how it can potentially be exploited for therapy. The study, led by Paul Mischel of Ludwig Cancer Research San Diego and Benjamin Cravatt of The Scripps Research Institute, demonstrates that GBM cells import vast amounts of cholesterol to… Continue reading Can Cholesterol Be Used in Cancer Therapy?
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What You Should Know About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is probably less well known than cardiovascular disease, but it can be just as deadly. Experts from SeniorHealth, a division of the National Institutes of Health, share what you should know about the illness and how you can help prevent it: Peripheral arterial disease is a disease in which plaque builds… Continue reading What You Should Know About Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
The Good-News Grain
Barley may be the latest good-news grain: eating it or foods containing it significantly reduces the levels of two types of “bad cholesterol” that’s linked with cardiovascular disease. Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, found that barley reduced both low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, and non-high-density lipoprotein, or non-HDL, by seven per cent. The review, published… Continue reading The Good-News Grain
Has HDL, the “Good” Cholesterol, Been Hyped?
For years, physicians have told patients that HDL (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) helps protect them from cardiovascular disease (CVD). And the higher the number, the more the protection. HDL, often considered an independent predictor of heart disease, has been dubbed the “good” cholesterol, thanks to its protective effects. But a study done at the University of… Continue reading Has HDL, the “Good” Cholesterol, Been Hyped?
Older Adults Need Better Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control
The leading cause of death in the elderly, the fastest growing segment of the population, is cardiovascular disease (CVD). Prevention of cardiovascular events in elderly patients presents a therapeutic challenge because this age group is generally underrepresented in clinical trials, and doctors often assume that it is too late to initiate preventive therapy in the… Continue reading Older Adults Need Better Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Control
Can Garlic Help Fight Heart Disease?
According to a new study, a kind of garlic available in health food stores may control or even reverse heart disease. Although previous studies have focused on garlic’s effect on cholesterol, this research done by Dr. Matthew Budoff, of LABiomed at Harbor General Hospital in Carson, is the first to look at its direct effect… Continue reading Can Garlic Help Fight Heart Disease?
Diabetes and Heart Disease
For people with diabetes, heart disease can be a serious health problem. Many people don’t know that having diabetes means that you have a greater chance of having heart problems such as a heart attack or stroke. Taking care of your diabetes can also help you take care of your heart. The experts from the… Continue reading Diabetes and Heart Disease
A “Good Fat” to Battle Diabetes
Researchers have found a new class of molecules that may help protect against diabetes. The molecules are produced in both human and mouse fat. The investigators, from the Salk Institute and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, found that giving the new fat, or lipid, to mice with the equivalent of Type 2 diabetes lowered their… Continue reading A “Good Fat” to Battle Diabetes