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Cholesterol's Effect on the Heart
Coronary artery disease, commonly known as heart disease, is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and was responsible for nearly 500,000 deaths in 2003.
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Can Tomato Ketchup Prevent a Heart Attack?
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertAmericans love to eat tomatoes. In fact, an average American consumes about 17lbs of fresh... Read more »
Can Tomato Ketchup Prevent a Heart Attack?
By Dr. Kang , Health ExpertAmericans love to eat tomatoes. In fact, an average American consumes about 17lbs of fresh... Read more »
How Does High Cholesterol Lead to Cardiovascular Disease?
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...cholesterol can then be damaged by free radicals to form oxidized LDL cholesterol. There is an... Read more »
How Eating Flavonoids Everyday Will Help You Lower Blood Pressure
By Lisa Nelson , Health ExpertFlavonoids, also referred to as bioflavonoids, are a type of antioxidant found in fruits,... Read more »
Lipoprotein(a) – Influenced by Genetics and Linked to Heart Disease
By Lisa Nelson, RD, LN , Health Expert...in LDL cholesterol being dumped at the "site" and oxidized LDL is deposited in the artery wall... Read more »
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Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Diagnosis
...the criteria, except the rash, then the doctor may undertake the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) or the Western Blot test.CultureIn some cases, if the patient seeks a diagnosis within... Read more »Heart Disease: An introduction to Coronary Artery Disease
...disease, free radicals are released in artery linings and oxidize low-density lipoproteins (LDL). The oxidized LDL is the basis for cholesterol build-up on the artery walls and damage leading to... Read more »Herpes Simplex: Diagnosis
...accuracy rates of 99%. It is costly and time consuming, however.HerpeSelect. This includes two tests: ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) and Immunoblot. They are both highly accurate in... Read more »Peptic Ulcers: Diagnosis
...accuracy is reported at 80% and 90%. One such important test is called enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). An ELISA test of the urine is also showing promise in children.Stool Test. A test... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Diagnosis
...indicates a higher chance for clotting in the body and, therefore, the presence of lupus anticoagulant.An ELISA test (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is performed to detect the anticardiolipin... Read more »Related News
Another Link to Metabolic Syndrome
May 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The small portion of LDL (bad cholesterol) that undergoes oxidation may be one of the causes of metabolic syndrome, a cluster... Read summary »
Pistachios Can Fight Heart Disease
May 08, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A handful of pistachios a day may help you fight heart disease. A new study from Penn State reveals 1.5 to three ounces of the... Read summary »
Oxidative Stress Behind Lung Problems
May 22, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research suggests markers for oxidative stress in young people can predict the later onset of lung disease such as chronic... Read summary »
Soybeans Reduce Effects of Menopause
April 21, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be something in soybeans that can help reduce some of the symptoms of menopause. New research from Taiwan finds soy... Read summary »
A bad Side to low Cholesterol?
April 21, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study uncovers more of the link between Parkinson's... Read summary »
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