HDL (high density lipoprotein) cholesterol has long been referred to as the "good" cholesterol. This is due to the fact that HDL cholesterol carries cholesterol from tissues to the liver, where it is reprocessed and removed from the body.
Before we get into the relation between HDL cholesterol and reduced cancer risk I want to make an important side note - There are "good" and "bad" forms of HDL cholesterol, just as there are "good" and "bad" forms of LDL cholesterol. A comprehensive lipid...
For the past two summers I have driven to Ithaca, New York, to take a five-day course at Cornell Adult University. Ithaca is at its best... Read more »
I am back from vacation in Ithaca, New York, and am catching up with my journal reading. The July 22, 2010, lead article in the New England... Read more »
Although there are many degrees, causes and treatments for depression, studies show that there may be a connection between omega-3 levels... Read more »
Hi everybody! I am back from my vacation. I went home to visit family and I will have to write all about my time. During my stay I... Read more »
A Swedish study has shown that teaching type 2 diabetes patients about their disease results in greater decreases in the hemoglobin A1c... Read more »
A diabetic patient wants to know how she can increase her fiber intake while also trying to decrease her daily amount of carbohydrates. Doctor Mary... Read more »
Many survivors of breast cancer report having decreased sexual desire and drive. There are often several possible causes of diminished sex drive in... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
To help explain absolute and relative risk, here are some examples using a washing machine. Suppose you bought a new washing machine. The manual... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
When chronic pain cannot be resolved with medications and treatment, self-management may help decrease the intensity of the pain and increase the... Read more »
People who have extra deposits of fat on their upper chest and back are at greater risk of insulin resistance, a new study suggests. In the study,... Read more »
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