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Researchers identify therapeutic targets to treat heart-related di
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Baltimore (Maryland) [USA], August 9 (ANI): A team of researches has identified a potential therapeutic target for clogged arteries and other health risks that stem from an excess of harmful fats in the bloodstream.
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Blocking fat storage might offer new way to treat most lethal form
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Ohio [USA], July 20 (ANI): Glioblastoma is a lethal form of brain cancer that accumulates fats in lipid droplets and uses them as energy for rapid cell division. Blocking an enzyme that GBM cells use to form the lipid droplets might offer a new way to treat this deadly disease, according to
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Study suggests low-carb diet for people with high cholesterol
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): People with hypercholesterolemia (a genetic disorder that causes people to have cholesterol levels two-four times higher than the average person) should eliminate, or reduce carbohydrates from their diet instead of fats, according to recent research.
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People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 13 (ANI): Following a study on hypercholesterolemia, researchers have suggested that people with the condition should eliminate carbohydrates from their diet instead of fats.
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Boosting levels of good fats with an experimental drug
Updated : 6 months ago IST
California [USA], May 1 (ANI): A scientific formula to regulate levels of good fat seems to be here with the identification of genes with a capability of regulating levels of healthy fats in the human body.
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How trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 28 (ANI): A molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases, has been uncovered by researchers in a recent study. The findings of the study implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial
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Study reveals how trans fats assist cell death
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 26 (ANI): Researchers have uncovered a molecular link between some trans fats and a variety of disorders, including cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. Their findings implicate their role in enhancing a mitochondrial signalling pathway that leads to pro
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Study reveals protein that removes belly fat before it sticks to y
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 20 (ANI): Plenty of fats including the one in fast foods including the burgers and pizza are known as Triglycerides. However, there are some fats that are a necessity to fuel the body for daily activities. In a recent study, researchers have found a way to produce
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Omega-3 fat supplements ineffective for cancer prevention: Study
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 29 (ANI): A new research has shown that supplements based on Omega-3 fats do not have a protective effect against cancer and could even potentially increase the chances of its onset, albeit marginally.
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Switching the heart's fuel source can help its cells regenerate: S
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb 22 (ANI): As revealed by a new study, switching from fats to glucose as a fuel source for the heart muscles could help the organ regenerate when its cells that are responsible for contraction die out as a result of heart failure caused by viruses, toxins, high bloo
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Diet makes a difference in fighting against hospital-acquired infe
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nevada [USA], Feb 13 (ANI): In contrast with the popular opinion that low carb and high protein diets help in maintaining the waistline, a new study suggests that the same may lead to alleviation of hospital-acquired infections.
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Wagga Wagga offers cooking oil grown in non polluted environment
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 21 (ANI/NewsVoir): Nutritious food is not all about greens and fresh, but also ensuring that they are not contaminated with chemicals, similarly healthy cooking oil is not only about good and bad fats but also about the environment and pollution in the region where the
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