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Movie popcorn as fatty as three hamburgers
Popcorn has a reputation for being a fiber-filled, healthy snack, but that’s not a bit true if you’re eating it at a movie theater. Read Summary > -
Scientists developing new weapon to fight cholesterol
Scientists at UCLA have developed tiny particles that mimic the action of good cholesterol in the body by attaching to cholesterol before it can grow into harmful plaque deposits. Read Summary > -
Genetically modified soybean good source of omega-3
Scientists have engineered a soybean whose oil boosts the body's production of an important omega-3 fatty acid Read Summary > -
Cognitive ability, diet have a role in heart disease
According to a new study, seniors who eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables and have good cognitive abilities have less of a chance of dying from heart disease than those who eat a less healthful diet and who have poorer cognitive functions. Read Summary > -
Adding niacin does not help statin users: study
Seniors who have coronary artery disease and take statins receive no added benefits from adding the B vitamin niacin to their drug regimen, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
Go healthy--not hungry--this Thanksgiving
A nutritionist gives tips on approaching holiday eating, including using snacks to keep from overindulging, bringing healthy dishes to gatherings, and substituting ingredients. Read Summary > -
Low-fat diet may improve mood: study
A recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine has found that though both a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet and a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet can help people lose weight, only the low-fat diet can help people improve their moods. Read Summary > -
Cholesterol tests can be simplified: study
British researchers say people's good and total cholesterol levels can be tested without requiring patients to fast, and without measuring their levels of triglycerides. Read Summary >
