Saturday, October 1st, 2011
A major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and other health- and life-threatening conditions, obesity is epidemic in the United States and other developed nations where it's fueled in large part by excessive consumption of a fat-rich "Western diet." But not all fats are equal. Animal-derived saturated fats ...
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011
Specific genetic mutations in women with autoimmune diseases are associated with preeclampsia-a common pregnancy-related problem that can threaten the health of both baby and mother. Furthermore, investigation of these specific genetic mutations has revealed an association between similar mutations and preeclampsia in women without any underlying autoimmune disease. These are ...
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Thad Salmon, a second-year UK medical student, seeks a brighter, healthier future for Kentuckians through chefMed, a new initiative to promote a culture of healthy eating at the University of Kentucky's College of Medicine. This program, a multi-faceted example of preventative medicine based on research related to the relationship between ...
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon and tuna, seems to be good for not only the heart and mind but the eyes. A new study adds shellfish to that group.
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010
Seniors whose diets are rich in omega 3 fatty acids have a significantly lower risk of developing AMD (age-related macular degeneration) compared to other people of the same age, scientists revealed in the journal Ophthalmology. Good sources of Omega 3s are cold water oily fish, such as sardines, anchovies, mackerel, ...
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