Researchers find link between allergen in red meat and heart disease
A team of researchers says it has linked sensitivity to an allergen in red meat to the buildup of plaque in the arteries of the heart. While high saturated fat levels in red meat have long been known to contribute to heart disease for people in general, the new finding suggests that a subgroup of the population may be at heightened risk for a different reason - a food allergen. (Source: World Pharma News)
Source: World Pharma News - June 14, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Featured Research Research and Development Source Type: news
Adolescents who consume diet high in saturated fats may develop poor stress skills
(Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center) Study: Adolescents who consume a diet high in saturated fats may develop poor stress coping skills, signs of post-traumatic stress disorder as adults. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - June 13, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: How does cheese affect cholesterol levels?
Most types of cheese are high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Studies provide conflicting information about the relationship between cheese and blood cholesterol levels. Here, learn more about how cheese may affect a person's cholesterol levels, and which types of cheese are best for a person with high cholesterol. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 6, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cholesterol Source Type: news
Job strain linked to heightened risk of early death in men with heart disease/diabetes
Findings suggest that controlling cholesterol and high blood pressure alone unlikely to cut excess risk Related items fromOnMedica Waist size predicts type 2 diabetes risk Gestational diabetes raises long-term CVD risk Obesity associated with worse mortality and higher CVD risk Sugar not saturated fat is the major issue for CVD Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 6, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Is butter good or bad for cholesterol?
Many people believe that butter is bad for their cholesterol levels because it is high in cholesterol. However, some research suggests that dietary cholesterol does not directly cause high blood cholesterol. It is still best to limit butter in the diet as it contains lots of saturated fat. Learn more in this article. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cholesterol Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Dyslipidemia: Everything you need to know
Blood lipids are fatty substances, such as triglycerides and cholesterol. When a person's levels are too high or low, they have dyslipidemia. It can be caused by genetic conditions or lifestyle factors, such as consuming too many foods high in saturated fats. Learn more about symptoms and how dyslipidemia is treated. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Blood / Hematology Source Type: news
Nestle to cut more sugar and salt in its products
VEVEY, Switzerland (Reuters) - Nestle will make further cuts to the amount of sugar, salt and saturated fats in its products as it tries to improve the image of packaged foods in the eyes of health-conscious consumers, the Swiss group said on Tuesday. Nestle and its rivals are under pressure from a shift in consumer preferences toward healthier food and away from processed products such as instant noodles and frozen pizza. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 15, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
Yogurt appetizer fights inflammation
Even in those who ate plenty of meat and carbs, eating 12 ounces of yogurt a day as an appetizer helped to off-set the inflammation caused by saturated fat, US researchers found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 14, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
SACN publishes consultation on saturated fats and health
The scientific advisory committee on nutrition (SACN) is consulting on a draft review of saturated fats, recommending intake should not exceed 10% of daily calories. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - May 9, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Saturated fat should be maximum 10 percent of diet, WHO says
A person's diet should contain only 10 percent of saturated fats and 1 percent from trans fats, according to new World Health Organization guidelines. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - May 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) - Adults and children should consume a maximum of 10 percent of their daily calories in the form of saturated fat such as meat and butter and one percent from trans fats to reduce the risk of heart disease, the World Health Organization said on Friday. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
WHO: Saturated fat should be less than 10 percent of diet
The World Health Organization is taking on the battle of the bulge, saying that saturated fat shouldn't make up more than 10 percent of your diet (Source: ABC News: Health)
Source: ABC News: Health - May 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Source Type: news
Best and worst high street salads for saturated fat
A salad lunch from a High Street chain sounds virtuous, but is that always the case? Helen Bond, a dietitian, reviews five of the worst and five of the best options before giving her expert choice. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
You Asked: What Is Inflammation, And Why Should I Care About It?
Your body can heal itself, which is pretty miraculous when you sit back and think about it. If you suffer a cut or infection—or if a disease, allergen or virus finds its way into you—your immune system reacts by sending specialized white blood cells to the affected area. These white blood cells can repair damage, stop the spread of infection or illness and in some cases eradicate the intruder. This whole response is called inflammation.
“Inflammation is an activation of cells and cell-derived components that have the job of fighting invasions, and in some cases just sponging up or clearing out damaged cel...
Source: TIME: Health - April 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Markham Heid Tags: Uncategorized healthytime medicine Source Type: news
Heart disease diet: AVOID these nine foods high in saturated fat
A DIET high in saturated fats puts you more at risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease. Here are the high-fat foods to avoid, and simple swaps to make to lower your risk. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 5, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
