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First structure of LDL at Human body temperature

Brown and Goldstein won a Nobel Prize for their identification of the LDL-receptor in 1985. Structure of LDL-receptor is known partially with high resolution however LDL structure was until now not clearly known. So far only guessed-model have used to understand the structure of LDL at human body temperature (37 oC). Until now only low resolution... Read more Chevron

posted 05/12/2011, comments (0)|

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Melanie Thomassian

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Heart Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Many vegetarians rely too much on white carbs, overly processed meat alternatives, and cheese, to reach their energy needs. But, regularly eating this type of diet is not healthy for your heart. A vegetarian diet can, however, be very healthful and nutritious, when carefully planned to include all of the essential nutrients, which the body... Read more Chevron

posted 05/03/2011, comments (0)|

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Stuart

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I have a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of people. After many years working in the insurance industry I have seen what impact illness and ultimately premature death can have on families – the loved ones that are most affected. My blog shares some ideas and suggests supplements etc that may help some people – even helping one person would be deemed as worthwhile – as a success!

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Asthma - Are You Sure?

I just thought I would pop this out there for anyone who is interested. I had been told by my doctor that I had asthma in my early 20's and had been a regular user of an inhaler for years. Later - about 20-years later - I visited a different doctor due to an injury sustained during water ski racing where I had a fall after cramping up in my leg... Read more Chevron

posted 04/14/2011, comments (0)|

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Maryee

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I am in my mid-40s, have kids, work full-time, & manage our home.

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Food Journaling for Weight Loss

As the winter months linger on, in order to get through these last weeks without totally zeroing out on my weight loss accomplishment, I decided it's time to employ some tools to keep me on track. Exercise has been far and few between during these winter months and I've regained four of the 15 pounds I had lost --- something I worried would... Read more Chevron

posted 03/14/2011, comments (0)|

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Dr. William Davis

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What Does Xanthelasma Have to Do With Cholesterol?

"Xanthos" means "yellow" in Greek. Xenthelasma are indeed skin deposits of yellow-colored fatty material and debris, the remnants of inflammatory cells (macrophages) bloated with lipid material that confers the yellow color. LDL particles are trapped in tissues, in this case in the connective tissue of the eyelids. Interestingly, the LDL particles... Read more Chevron

posted 02/10/2011, comments (0)|

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