A recent survey has found that less than half of patients are warned about the dangers of triglycerides even though high levels of the fats can double the risk of coronary artery disease. Researchers at The National Lipid Association suggest that patients ask their doctors about their triglyceride levels, since medications like Lopid, Lifibra, and Tricor are available to help lower triglycerides and their associated risks.
Read moreIn his previous post, Dr. Davis explained what triglycerides are and why they are so important. In this blog he will describe different... Read more »
In my last post, I discussed how, in my program for reversal of heart disease, we follow what I call the “Rule of 60”: LDL 60 mg/dl,... Read more »
I've never been much of a soda pop drinker. I've had my share of them and I like them. I just wouldn't call myself a pop junkie. Most of... Read more »
I'm thinking about going on Accutane, but I keep reading about side effects. Should I be worried? The media likes to remind us constantly... Read more »
Triglycerides are the most common form of fat found in our bodies. The word triglyceride describes this fat's chemical structure. Its... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Lipids are the building blocks of the fats and fatty substances found in animals and plants. They are microscopic layered spheres of oil, which, in... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The triglyceride level is a laboratory test to measure the amount of triglycerides in your blood. Triglycerides are a type of fat.Your body makes... Read more »
A rare set of interactions involving grapefruit juice, birth control pills and a genetic mutation almost cost a 42-year-old woman her leg, physicians... Read more »
Many pipe and cigar smokers comfort themselves with the belief that their habit isn't as dangerous as cigarette smoking, but experts say that isn't... Read more »
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found that though bed bug bites may keep people from sleeping soundly,... Read more »