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LDL test (3 Videos, 1 Image)
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LDL stands for low-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "bad" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body. This a...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009
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HDL test (2 Videos, 1 Image)
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HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein. It's also sometimes called "good" cholesterol. Lipoproteins are made of fat and protein. They carry cholesterol, triglycerides, and other fats, called lipids, in the blood to various parts of the body. This...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009
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VLDL test (1 Image)
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VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein. Lipoproteins are substances made of cholesterol, triglycerides, and proteins. They move cholesterol, triglycerides, and other lipids to different parts of the body. There are three major types of lipop...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009
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Cholesterol test (2 Videos, 2 Images)
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A total cholesterol test is a rough measure of all the cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood. Cholesterol is a soft, wax-like substance found in all parts of the body. Your body needs a little bit of cholesterol to work properly. But too muc...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc. Date: 05/02/2009
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Familial hypercholesterolemia (4 Images)
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition passed down through families in which a person has high levels of "bad" cholesterol (low density lipoprotein, or LDL) beginning at birth. The condition can cause heart attacks at an early age. See also:...Reviewer: A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Greg Juhn, MTPW, David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (1/23/2008).Date: 09/12/2008
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Familial combined hyperlipidemia (1 Image)
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Familial combined hyperlipidemia is a disorder of high cholesterol and high blood triglycerides that is passed down through families.Reviewer: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 01/23/2008
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Fat free diet and children (1 Image)
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Children over age of 2 can eat low-fat and nonfat foods. Fruits and vegetables are healthy snack foods. Children should be taught healthy eating habits early, so they may continue them throughout life.Reviewer: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/02/2009
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Margarine vs. butter (1 Video, 1 Image)
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Is margarine healthier than butter? Neither is ideal, because butter is loaded with saturated fat, and almost all margarines have some saturated fat and trans fatty acids. However, if you must use one or the other, margarine may be better than but...Reviewer: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.Date: 05/03/2009
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Tips for losing weight (20 Videos, 10 Images)
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To successfully lose weight, you must carry out a plan that balances the calories you eat every day with your activity and exercise. Ideally, dieting should be done by eating a nutritionally balanced, low-calorie diet and increasing physical activ...Reviewer: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Date: 10/18/2009
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How Can Cholesterol Management Help Prevent Heart Disease in Wom...
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. but it can be prevented.
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Cholesterol Health
It's THE VAP TEST - Vertical Auto Profile. It surfaced a decade ago and is emerging as the preferred choice to check cholesterol levels.
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Cholesterol Management
Cholesterol Management
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HIV and Cholesterol
HIV and Cholesterol
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How High Cholesterol Harms You
How High Cholesterol Harms You
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Heart Disease Prevention
Heart Disease Prevention
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Dementia Could be Linked to High Cholesterol
A study finds having high cholesterol in midlife raises the risk of dementia later in life.
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Do You Know Your LDL Number?
Do You Know Your LDL Number?
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Studies Show Eating Chocolate Could Help Your Heart
Eating chocolate is good for your heart.
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School Lunches Are Getting Healthier
Fewer middle schools across the country are serving candy and soda in their cafeterias.
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Cutting Salt Intake Could Lower Healthcare Costs in the US
Cutting salt intake can help keep Americans healthy, and lower healthcare costs.
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Is Fried Butter a Heart Clogger?
Brendan Higgins reports on the Texas State Fair, the culinary debut of fried butter, and one boy's invention of the Fried Butter Dance.
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US States Are Not Meeting Veggie Consumption Goals
No state is meeting CDC goals for fruit and vegetable consumption.
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Obesity Could Be Linked to a Gene
Researchers have found a gene in mice that, when turned off, keeps them thin despite being fed a high-fat diet.
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FDA Has Issues New Food Regulations
The FDA has created the Reportable Food Registry, where food industry officials are required to alert the FDA quickly about any products that might cause h...
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Calorie Tracking Is Key to Weightloss
Losing weight can sometimes turn into a losing battle; but doctors and experts insist that diet and exercise is the key to losing weight.
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Extra Fat Could Create Stem Cells
Those extra fat cells you've been trying to lose could be put to good use- as stem cells.
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Dream Dinners
A company provides customers with all the ingredients they need to prepare a delicious meal at a fraction of the cost of perparing it at home.
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When You Eat May Be More Important Then What You Eat
New research suggests it's not just what you eat, but when you eat that either helps or hinders you from losing weight.
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A Healthy Drink Is Marketed to the Religious
Several pastors have begun preaching about nutrition, rather than just spiritual health.
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Food Tips: Marination Secrets
Here are some cooking secrets for making the perfect marinade for all types of meat, poultry, and fish.
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Anorexic Weightlifter
A woman who battled anorexia now uses weightlifting to help control her food disorder.
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Doctors Are Frustrated With Obese Patients
A new study of doctors shows many are frustrated when treating obese patients.
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Ladies Night Diet
Attention ladies: Girls Night Out may be good for your social life, but it could be bad for your waistline! NBC's Meredith Land reports.
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Obese People Live Up to 12 Years Less Than Normal
People who are obese live three to twelve fewer years than normal weight adults.
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Those Who Do Yoga More Liekly To Eat Better
People who practice yoga are more likely to be mindful eaters.
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Truvia is a New Sugar Substitute
Truvia is a new low-calorie sweetner on the market. Diana Gonzalez reports on the latest sugar substitute.
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Fitmate Helps People Track Their Proper Calorie Count
A small device could help people lose or just maintain their weight.
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An Experimental Drug Could Help Obesity
An experimental obesity drug is proving to be effective in 3 late-stage clinical trials.
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Dr. Nancy Snyderman Reports on Vitamin D and Kids Who Don't Get ...
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports that kids are not getting enough Vitamin D from sunlight.
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Pill Pounds
Packing on pounds recently? It could be your medication. NBC's Jane McGarry reports.
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The Infamous Freshman 15
The first semester of college is a huge time of transition for students... and one of the biggest challenges actually occurs outside of the classroom. NBC'...
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Organic Food May Not Be Any Healthier Than Regular Food
Organic food doesn't appear to be nutritionally superior to conventionally produced food.
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Fructose Sugar Could Impair Your Memory
Eating a diet high in fructose could impair your memory.
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Popcorn Could Be Healthy as Fruit
Your snack food may be giving you the same amount of antioxidants as fruit, according to new research from the University of Scranton.
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Obesity
As the health care debate rages on in Washington -- tonight, new research shows obesity in America is not just dangerous -- it's expensive!
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The Back-to-school Physical
The Back-to-school Physical
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Pot Belly - In Fashion?
Pot belly's may be on the way to becoming sexy... or maybe not.
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