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Cholesterol Defined

A type of lipid that builds up on the walls of blood vessels, narrowing the channels through which blood flows

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Community Health Fair Launches Specialized Programs for Seniors in Scottsdale

Published November 18, 2008, 5:00 am, Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance

Seniors in Scottsdale will get a free preview of the specialized programs that gerontologists at ActiveRx have designed to significantly reduce falls, increase independence and improve the health and quality of life of older adults.

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One in three asthma sufferers misdiagnosed: Study

Published November 18, 2008, 3:53 am, Hamilton Spectator

Sheryl Ubelacker The Canadian Press TORONTO — Almost a third of adult Canadians diagnosed with asthma and taking medications to treat their wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath may not actually have the allergic respiratory condition at all, researchers say.

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Have the facts on high fructose corn syrup

Published November 17, 2008, 11:03 pm, Journal Gazette & Times-Courier

Halloween has come and gone. Hopefully the candy bowl still has little bit of the leftovers. Today, there is a big debate over the use of high fructose corn syrup is many of the foods we eat and even our soft drinks. Candy is included when you read the ingredient label and find high fructose corn syrup in the ingredient list.

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Diets - which is the best diet?

Published November 17, 2008, 10:13 pm, Handbag.com

Every day we're bombarded with the latest fad diet that claims to end all our weight loss problems. But just how effective are diets and which is the best diet? Our nutritional expert gives us the lowdown on whether diets really work.

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Damage Inflicted During Cardiac Attacks More Widespread, Researchers Find

Published November 17, 2008, 8:31 pm, Science Daily

Cholesterol crystals released in the bloodstream during a cardiac attack or stroke can damage artery linings much further away from the site of the attack, leaving survivors at greater risk than previously thought.

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Dietitians complain about TV weight-loss series

Published November 17, 2008, 3:53 pm, Scoop.co.nz

TV3's weight-loss series, Downsize Me ended recently amid controversy over the accuracy of some of the nutritional information, and the approach taken by the presenters in promoting the weight loss.

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Not just a messenger boy!

Published November 17, 2008, 12:33 pm, Deccan Herald

Recent scientific discoveries have shown that RNA, once considered a mere messenger boy for DNA, actually helps to run the show. The classic protein-making genes are still there on the double helix, but RNA seems to play a powerful role in how genes function.

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Soy Protein's Ability To Lower Cholesterol Confirmed, Possible Mechanism Of Action Described

Published November 17, 2008, 11:08 am, Medical News Today

Solae, a leader in soy protein innovation and technology, unveiled a new study today at the 8th International Symposium on the Role of Soy in Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention and Treatment. A new meta-analysis confirms that soy protein consumption can lead to a meaningful and significant reduction in blood cholesterol levels.

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500-Patient Study Measuring Cognitive Processing Efficiency During Migraine Attacks

Published November 17, 2008, 11:08 am, Medical News Today

PHT Corporation, the market-leading provider of electronic patient reported outcome (ePRO) solutions used in more than 360 clinical trials worldwide, is providing its innovative LogPad(R) System to help headache experts at Clinvest Clinical Research measure cognitive deficits during migraine attacks in a sponsored clinical trial.

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Colesevelam HCl Lowered LDL Cholesterol In Pediatric Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Published November 17, 2008, 8:08 am, Medical News Today

Daiichi Sankyo, Inc. (DSI), announced today that results from the pivotal study supporting the use of colesevelam HCl in pediatric patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (heFH), were presented for the first time at the American Heart Association's (AHA) Annual Scientific Sessions 2008.

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