MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'fats'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:59:59 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4771073&cid=t_103063_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.com%2F2011%2F04%2F22%2Fmicrorna-mediates-gene-diet-interaction-related-to-obesity%2F Eating more n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, commonly known as omega-3 fatty acids, may help carriers of a genetic variant on the perilipin 4 (PLIN4) gene locus lose weight more efficiently. Led by Jose M. Ordovas, PhD, director of the Nutrition and Genomics Laboratory at the USDA HNRCA, researchers genotyped seven single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), also [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4771073 Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:52:35 +0100 4771073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696632&cid=t_103063_88_f&fid=35612&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftheknifeman.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F04%2F30-dsc-day-29.html 29: A Song From Your ChildhoodDefine childhood. As a wee nipper, it might have been more Neil Diamond. So; two selections, one inherited from Ma and Pa, and one from my tween years. (Source: The KnifeMan) The KnifeMan blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696632 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100 4696632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4433338&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F02%2Fheart-health-in-vegans-and-vegetarians.html Further evidence to follow a Plantarian rather than a Vegetarian or Vegan diet for health reasons is found in a review in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry  Jan 2011 *The  review summarizes the effect of a habitual vegetarian diet on clinical complications in relation to chemistry and biochemistry. Omnivores have a significantly higher cluster of cardiovascular risk factors compared with vegetarians, including increased body mass index, waist to hip ratio, blood pressure, plasma total cholesterol (TC)  triacylglycerol and LDL-C levels, serum lipoprotein(a) concentration, plasma factor VII activity, ratios of TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C and TAG/HDL-C, and serum ferritin levels. However in the review, compared with omnivores, vegetarians, especially vegans, have lo... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4433338 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:10:00 +0100 4433338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3868934&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=38271&url=http%3A%2F%2Frebeccascritchfield.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F16%2Fadd-avocados-to-your-balanced-diet%2F As a dietitian, people always want to know what they can do to eat well. Healthful eating is easy if you focus on choosing foods that have good nutrition for the calories. By filling your shopping cart with a variety of vegetables and fruits, you can be sure you are getting a good nutritional “bang for your buck.” I love avocados, with nearly 20 vitamins and minerals in a one-ounce (3 slice) serving, and I’m excited to be working with Avocados from Mexico. Watch this video to learn why avocados are tops on my “nutrition list” and get a few ideas for including avocados in easy-to-make meals and snacks. There are endless possibilities to include avocados in your eating plan. Avocados from Mexico are available year round too! (Source: Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritc... Balanced Health and Nutrition Rebecca Scritchfield's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3868934 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 06:21:52 +0100 3868934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3691132&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F23%2Ffructose-and-trans-fatty-acids-implicated-in-%25e2%2580%2598fatty-liver%25e2%2580%2599-and-liver-damage%2F ‘Fatty liver’, as it’s name suggests, is a condition characterised by the deposition of fat in the liver. Fatty liver has for a long time know to potentially have its roots in the overconsumption of alcohol. However, increasingly doctors are seeing individuals who have fatty liver where alcohol does not appear to be the causative [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3691132 Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:46:49 +0100 3691132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676921&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F06%2F18%2Ffood-companies-that-put-trans-fats-in-food-may-be-breaking-the-law%2F Common sense dictates that fats found naturally in the diet that we’ve been eating for hundreds of thousands of years and have therefore evolved to eat and unlikely to be detrimental to health. For instance, saturated fat (a primal foodstuff if there ever was one) turns out not to have the heart-stopping properties we’ve been [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676921 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:43:46 +0100 3676921 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3618114&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fpregnant-women-2-fish-or-not-2-fish.html Pregnant women should be allowed to eat more fish - TelegraphNutritionists are arguing about the safe limits of fish during pregnancy following new research that supports the idea that too little of the long chain essential fats omega 3 DHA in pregnant women can result in and possibly cause developmental problems.'Fish consumption among women of child bearing age and girls is currently restricted due to concerns about the presence of potentially harmful contaminants in fish such as dioxins and methylmercury. ' reports The Telegraph 'Speaking at a conference held at the Royal Society of Medicine in London last week, Professor Jack Winkler, director of the Nutrition Policy Unit at London Metropolitan University, said the benefits of fish oil far outweighed other risks. He said: "... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3618114 Mon, 31 May 2010 18:28:00 +0100 3618114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3449202&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F04%2F07%2Fis-eating-less-saturated-fat-and-more-carb-good-for-the-heart-actually-the-reverse-may-be-true%2F If you want to cut your risk of heart disease, reduce intake of saturated fat and eat more carbohydrate. That’s what most doctors, dieticians and Governments would have us believe. So it must be true, right? It’s a message we’ve heard a thousand times, so surely is based on sound science? So what does happen when [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3449202 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:28:30 +0100 3449202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3429475&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Flondons-2012-olympic-stadium-to-be.html APRIL 1st 2010 - Ministers plan to turn London's 2012 Olympic Stadium into a Swamp post 2012 Olympics Innovative plans are to be unveiled later today to turn London's massive Olympic Stadium into an enormous algal swamp following the 2012 Olympics as part of a new nutrition, health and sustainability scheme.Following revelations of Gordon Brown's new proposed LOHAS LAW that will make it compulsory for for schools and hospitals to adopt a healthy and sustainable Meat free Monday, other secret plans to transform the NHS and save money have come to light.Olympic Park Legacy Company chair Margaret Ford and chief executive Andrew Altman have apparently been left 'unimpressed' by West Ham Football club's bid for the Olympic stadium. "They'd have to be Manchester United to make it work and even t... Healthy Eating and Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3429475 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:23:00 +0100 3429475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231832&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=38576&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.drbriffa.com%2Fblog%2F2010%2F02%2F02%2Fomega-3-fats-found-to-protect-against-psychotic-illness%2F Omega-3 fats generally get good press, on the basis of research linking them with benefits for the body and brain. As far as the brain is concerned, much has been made of the apparent ability omega-3 fats have to exert a natural anti-depressant action. Omega-3 fats are a key component in brain cells. They also [...] (Source: Dr John Biffa's Blog) Dr John Biffa's Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231832 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:03:19 +0100 3231832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3171859&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2010%2F01%2F14%2Fdiabetes-diet%2F Filed under: CareMost people make resolutions to lose weight in January. For diabetics, sticking to a meal plan is more about staying healthy than looking great. Your diet should be low in saturated fats, cholesterol and sweets. It should also be high in fiber, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Your dietitian can help create an individualized meal plan, but the basics will be the same regardless of your health status. People with diabetes should get most (45-55%) of their daily calories from complex carbohydrates including vegetables, whole-grain breads and cereals. The simple sugars found in low-fat dairy and fruit are included as healthy carbohydrates, too. It's important to remember that blood glucose levels can be affected by how foods are prepared. Raw veggies are digested mor... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3171859 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3171859 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380768&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34935&url=http%3A%2F%2Fmedicine.com.my%2Fwp%2F%3Fp%3D6790 VIDEO: Polyunsaturated Fats Reduce Coronary Artery Disease, Teriparatide Speeds Up Healing Process of Fractures, PTSD Influenced by Current Health Status strWebsiteID = window.document.location.toString();strSplitWeb = strWebsiteID.split("/")strWebsiteID = strSplitWeb[2];document.write(”“); from the Malaysian Medical Resources VIDEO: Polyunsaturated Fats Reduce Coronary Artery Disease, Teriparatide & Fractures, PTSD (Source: Malaysian Medical Resources) Malaysian Medical Resources blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380768 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2380768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2129135&cid=t_103063_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2FU40lmNQ5iy4%2F Dr. Michael Farkouh of Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, is a specialist in the effects of diabetes on the cardiovascular system. According to Dr. Farkouh research studies state that there is an epidemic of diabetes in North America. The epidemic is due to the lack of exercise, the foods that we consume and our lifestyles and stress. Our schools are cutting back on the physical education and the halls are lined with pop and candy machines, which also adds to the epidemic. Parent’s are going through the drive up and getting dinner on their way home from work, which is usually loaded with fats. The parents will go through the same window grabbing a coffee loaded with caffeine, muffin or something worse for breakfast in a rush to get to work. These are just a few of the things that are causing ... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2129135 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:00 +0100 2129135 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1798788&cid=t_103063_167_f&fid=36994&url=http%3A%2F%2Fnutrition-news.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F09%2Fbrainy-bread-saves-environment.html Response Source | Press Releases - Brainy Bread Now Affordable With Omega 3 Algae Oil Food Ingredient - Could Save EnvironmentOmega 3 Brainy Bread, Pasta, cheese and yoghurts could save the planet!The company that gave us V-Pure, the world's first fish free vegetarian and vegan Docosahexaenoic acid - (DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) product has recently bought the rights to a new product that could make products such as 'Brainy Bread' and 'Brainy Pasta' a viable and affordable possibility.Eau Plus now have a range of Algal Oils and products and have dramatically increased their production capabilities through acquistion of a new European fermentation facility. Other algal oils on the market just contain DHA but V-Pure has both DHA and EPA making it the perfect product to use to manufa... Healthy Eating & Nutrition News blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1798788 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:52:00 +0100 1798788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2382515&cid=t_103063_107_f&fid=38577&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbiosingularity.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F09%2F04%2Feating-fish-may-explain-very-low-levels-of-heart-disease-in-japan%2F Consuming large quantities of fish loaded with omega-3 fatty acids may explain low levels of heart disease in Japan, according to a study led by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health. The study also found that third- and fourth-generation Japanese Americans had similar or even higher levels of atherosclerosis, or hardening of [...] (Source: Biosingularity) Biosingularity blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2382515 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:50:14 +0100 2382515 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1671895&cid=t_103063_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fcalifornia-bans-trans-fats-a-scambuster-follow-up%2F On Friday July 25, 2008, California became the first U.S. state to ban trans fats (from restaurants beginning in 2010 and from baked goods in 2011). Similar bills are pending in more than 12 other states and are already on the books in several cities including Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. But while banning trans fats is a good idea, it is only a partial fix as it is likely that they will be replaced by other hidden fats, which, while they may be less bad than trans fats, are nonetheless bad. In order to help you understand this complex but important issue, I am reprinting my April 3, 2008 piece on this subject: Most people know that foods containing trans fats are bad, which is good. But not everyone realizes that foods containing no trans fats are not necessarily good, wh... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1671895 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:15:36 +0100 1671895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1618138&cid=t_103063_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F334633287%2F I found this a bit interesting… Trans-fatty acids have been the topic of a lot of negative health news, but a new dietary study in rats suggests that trans-fats do not increase the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes, which may ease at least one area of concern. This shows that our muscles can utilize the trans fats and that they will not put a person at higher risk for diabetes. To read more… Tags: Diabetes, diet, heart-disease, insulin resistance, nutrition, risk for diabetes, trans-fats, trans-fatty acidsShare This (Source: Diabetes Notes) Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1618138 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:36:11 +0100 1618138 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1347673&cid=t_103063_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Ftrans-fats-a-scambuster-report%2F Most people know that foods containing trans fats are bad, which is good. But not everyone realizes that foods containing no trans fats are not necessarily good, which is bad. You can hardly walk through the supermarket without being bombarded with product messages announcing “No Trans Fats,” as if that fact automatically rendered them healthful. In fact, a product could contain no trans fats and actually be 100 percent pure fat! That’s because there are two main types of fats; namely, saturated and unsaturated fats. And while avoiding trans fats is a good idea, equally, if not more important, is monitoring and limiting saturated fat intake because saturated fat (along with trans fat and cholesterol) raise the bad LDL form of cholesterol and lower the good HDL form. The way this work... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1347673 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:46:51 +0100 1347673 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=868395&cid=t_103063_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Feating-a-low-fat-diet%2F In the first installment of this two part series on dietary fat, I reviewed the differences between good fats and bad fats, where they come from and how to tell them apart. Today I’ll talk about fat in the diet, what to eat, how much is ok and how to make positive changes regarding the food you eat. According to the USDA Dietary Guidelines, the recommended total fat intake for adults is between 20 and 35 percent of calories, with less than ten percent of calories coming from saturated fat, and cholesterol less than 300 mg/day. Got that? I didn’t think so. And even if you could remember these guidelines you’d still have to count your calories every day and, in addition, track fats as a percentage of those calories. That’s a tall order. Here’s a better way. Eat as little fat as pos... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=868395 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 14:03:57 +0100 868395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=864419&cid=t_103063_117_f&fid=36026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblog.healthtalk.com%2Fzimney%2Fgood-vs-bad-fats-how-to-tell-them-apart%2F Everyone knows that eating too much fat is bad for your health, but just as many people know that fats are just plain confusing. There are good fats and bad fats and different types of each. Fats come from both animals and plants - and then there’s cholesterol. No wonder some people just throw up their hands and give up. But it’s not impossible to get a basic understanding of fat. Just keep reading and you’ll be well on your way. One thing that all fats have in common is the number of calories they produce inside your body; namely, nine per gram of fat eaten. To put that into context, a gram of protein equates to four calories and a gram of carbohydrate is also four. That is the sum total of everything you need to know about calories: fats = 9, protein = 4 and carbohydrate = 4 (calo... Dr. Z's Medical Report blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=864419 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:14:57 +0100 864419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=856782&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F09%2F10%2Feven-a-little-bad-fat-can-be-too-much%2F Filed under: Diet, American Heart AssociationEven one fatty feast can cause your body to stop protecting itself from cardiovascular disease, a recent study showed, at least temporarily. When study participants were given a high-fat meal -- the equivalent of a double cheeseburger, large fry, and a chocolate shake -- their HDL (or good) cholesterol lost the ability to protect their arteries from inflammation. But when participants ate the same meal, this time prepared with polyunsaturated fat, the ability of HDL to prevent inflammation actually improved.Researchers say this study points out the importance of avoiding saturated fats as much as possible. In fact, they say that a maximum of 10% of your calories should come from saturated fats, and the AHA takes that one step further and recomme... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=856782 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 856782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=783904&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F08%2F07%2Fcnn-names-heart-healthy-foods%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, NutritionNutrition can play a big part in your overall health, and that includes preventing heart disease. But the guidelines change frequently as research uncovers new clues as to how and why cardiovascular disease develops, so it can often be confusing deciding what and how much of certain nutrients you need. CNN hopes to shed some light on the subject with this article about foods that keep your ticker in top shape. They include: soluble fiber unsaturated fats omega-3 fatty acids alcohol soy While the first three won't surprise regular Cardio Blog readers, the last two may. One or two alcoholic drinks a day may help your heart, but going overboard won't, and experts say that if you don't drink, you don't really need to start and that other life... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=783904 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 04:00:00 +0100 783904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=755626&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F24%2Ftrans-fats-banned-from-seattle-area-restaurants%2F Filed under: Type 2, Diet, Lifestyle, Daily NewsKing County, Washington - following in the footsteps of New York - has banned restaurants from cooking foods in trans fats. King County is home to Seattle, the city famous for its generous rainfall and equally generous caffeine intake. The new rule stipulates that, in addition to the trans fats ban, all eateries in the Seattle-area must also provide nutritional information about menu items. The trans fats ban was passed by the King County Board of Health in an effort to stem soaring rates of illnesses that are linked to obesity, like type 2 diabetes. Board members and their supporters (including a representative from the American Diabetes Association) argue the change will help turn the tide by improving eating habits. Their opponents, howeve... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=755626 Tue, 24 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 755626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=682754&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F18%2Fbeware-the-wrath-of-alli%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Drugs, Research, Products, SupportIt's here and you should know all about the first over the counter FDA approved weight loss pill, alli. A word of caution: if you're a cheater on your diets - it seems like Glaxo is raising red flags before things get messy. No seriously, read on to find out what I'm talking about. Alli works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat. It attaches to natural enzymes in the digestive system and prevents absorption of fat from the foods you eat. Undigested fat cannot be absorbed and passes through the body naturally. I know you're wondering about side effects, so here you go: the most common treatment effects (as they're eloquently called) come from eating meals with too much fat. The unabsorbed ex... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=682754 Mon, 18 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 682754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=658840&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F05%2Fmagic-mushrooms-to-combat-syndrome-x%2F Filed under: Type 2, Adult Onset, Diet, Research, ProductsLooks like 'shrooms might become a swanky and healthy thing to do! The fungi is affectionately called the Maitake mushroom, and literally means "dancing mushroom. Research has found it lowers blood pressure, abdominal obesity, and lipids in the blood. Maitake Products plans to target the maitake (grifola frondosa) mushroom to treat metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a common precondition for both coronary disease and type 2 diabetes. The condition is characterized by a group of metabolic risk factors including: abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, high blood pressure and insulin resistance. With the growing number of people affected by these conditions, Maitake claims there is significant market potential for its drug... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=658840 Tue, 05 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 658840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=644990&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F28%2Fheart-healthy-labels-on-frito-lay-products%2F Filed under: Diet, Nutrition, Daily newsHere's something I never thought I'd hear: some Frito-Lay products are going to be carrying heart-healthy labels touting the benefits of unsaturated fats.Although it's true that unsaturated fats are much healthier than saturated ones, this seems like just another desperate attempt for generally bad-for-you products to get in on the trend towards more health-conscious foods. I will give them credit for a decently worded label, however. According to the FDA this is the statement Frito-Lay plans to use on products that meet the requirements: "Replacing saturated fat with similar amounts of unsaturated fats may reduce the risk of heart disease. To achieve this benefit, total daily calories should not increase."I guess I can't blame them, and if it's true... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=644990 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 644990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=602388&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F05%2F10%2Fno-more-fat-free-dieting%2F Filed under: ResearchScientists have found a way for mice to eat whatever kind and however much fat in their diets and still not run any risk of getting heart disease. They deleted the gene that produces the enzyme ACAT2, which usually works in the body by converting cholesterol and other fats into forms that stick more easily and sometimes end up causing blocked vessels.Of course, like all studies based on mice, there's no word yet if the same principles will hold true in people. The hope is obviously that it does, and that a drug can be developed to inhibit the enzyme in humans, therefore reducing or maybe even eliminating a person's risk for developing heart disease.Here's to hoping! That would big.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&n... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=602388 Thu, 10 May 2007 04:00:00 +0100 602388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=547456&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F16%2Fjust-the-fats-maam%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, Obesity, Nutrition, Eating DisordersIt wasn't very long ago that fat was considered the single-worst thing a person could eat if they wanted to follow a healthy diet. For starters, the stuff is called FAT -- so, even at first blush it has a negative connotation. Then, people began to associate the fat they wanted to lose with the fat they were consuming. Logic dictated that to lose that fat, one must eat less foods that contain a great deal of fat. Problem is, this reasoning is actually rather illogical, because fat isn't nearly the evil doer we once thought it was. The key is to know the difference between "good" fats and "bad" fats. Here's the Cliff Notes description of each type: TRANS FAT: Okay, so this one is definitely bad. It raises LDL cholesterol an... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=547456 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 547456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=524347&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F05%2Fnew-test-confirms-the-danger-of-trans-fats%2F This study will appear in the April 10, 2007 print issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.Read | Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments (Source: The Cardio Blog) The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=524347 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 524347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=479194&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=34866&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecardioblog.com%2F2007%2F03%2F01%2Fsurprisingly-heart-healthy-snacks%2F Filed under: Diet, Prevention, Women Heart Health, Men Heart HealthA few surprising food tips that can keep you heart healthy and are great snacks. Almonds contain "good fats", which may even help to lower cholesterol levels. In addition to their cholesterol lowering effects, almonds have the ability to reduce heart disease risk partly due to the antioxidant action of the vitamin E found in the almonds, as well as to the LDL-lowering effect of monounsaturated fats found in almonds. Dark chocolate is high in antioxidants and a food rich in flavonoids and help reduce cholesterol has been shown to reduce heart attack risk by almost 50 percent.. So YIPEE eat more chocolate! While chocolate itself is low in fat, what wreaks havoc on most chocolate products are the fat and calories that accompan... The Cardio Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=479194 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 05:00:00 +0100 479194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=486768&cid=t_103063_87_f&fid=35060&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthnewsblog.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fhnblog.pl%3Fhnblog%3D209071 MSNBC.com is reporting that Philadelphia will become the second U.S. city to place a ban on trans fats at restaurants. Enjoy that Philly cheesesteak but hold the trans fat on the fries, please. Philadelphia is poised to become the second large American city to ban restaurants from serving trans fats, which doctors say increase the risk of heart disease. A New York ban begins this summer. The proposed Philadelphia ordinance was approved by the City Council yesterday and Mayor John Street is expected to sign it. New York City was the first U.S. city to ban trans fats. That ban passed New York's Board of Health unanimously after being first introduced in September, 2006. New York has extended the time period restaurants have until July, 2008 an artificial trans fats. Most of the major fas... HealthNewsBlog.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=486768 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:00:00 +0100 486768