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...he first step indevelopment of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. The findings were reported in the October issue of the American HeartAssociation Journal, Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Thestudy was coordinated by Sridevi Devaraj, a research fellow in pathology. ...Wake Forest Study Shows Soy Containing A Key Ingredient Is What Lowers Cholesterol
...uding lowering of cholesterol, reducing therisk of hardening of the arteries, and overall, improving the function ofarteries. Crouse said prior studies of the effects of soy on blood cholesterol inpeople had showed variable results, though overall these earlier studies did show a reduction intotal cho......ter. "People with high blood pressure have hardening of the arteries, andwhen your arteries get hard, too much of a drop in blood pressure can produceproblems," Absher said. Absher presented the results of his small-scale study involving 10patients today at a meeting of the Space and Underwater......ion, nine out of 10 eventually are found to have a hardening of the kidneysfrom a build-up of calcium and oxalate. Oxalate is a byproduct of digestion. "Our study in fact shows that cystic fibrosis patients, in general, have a very,very low frequency of colonization with this intestinal bacteria," said AmmonPe...Calcium Channel Blocker Slows Hardening Of Arteries In Some Key Arteries, But Not Others
... whether a major calciumchannel blocker could slow hardening of the arteries and thus reduce heartdisease and s... in preventing new coronary arteryatherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, or on the progression ofpreexisting coronary artery atherosclerosis. However, it ap...Tip Sheet: Health Benefits Of Caffeinated Beverages
...ncrease energy and alertness and inhibittumors and hardening of the arteries. One paper also reports that caffeine isnot addictive when consumed in moderation. Following are selected samples ofthe nearly 50 papers being presented on this topic. Behavioral Effects of Caffeine - A decade of research into caf...New Protein-Like Polymer Shows Promise For Blood Vessel Replacement
...nttherapy, often due to atherosclerosis, a form of hardening of the arteries. Theresearchwas presented here today during the week-long national meeting of the AmericanChemical Society, the world's largest scientific society. The new material is expected to aid patients who cannot supply their ownreplacem...Magnetic Fluids More Complex Than Previously Thought
...nfigurations: an effect strikingly similar to work hardening in plastics.Such detailed knowledge of how MR fluids behave will help the researchersdetermine how they can be used in microfluidic applications. Considerableresearch is being conducted in both the public and private sector to extendthe techniques us...Horseshoe crab studies providing new insight into valuable ancient creatures
...evel rise," Breese says. Developmentand shoreline hardening can also eliminate horseshoe crab habitat. USGS and other biologists note that if the horseshoe crab population wereto become seriously depleted, recovery might require decades. Thoughprolific in terms of egg production, horseshoe crabs are long-live...Enzyme discovery may link underlying processes in cancer and heart disease
...ll growth leads to theformation of plaques seen in hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) and inthickening...roaches might bedeveloped to treat cancer, reverse hardening of the arteries or treat high bloodpressure, including drugs designed to block this type of enzyme o......on properly. It is a major risk factor for stroke, hardening of the arteries, heart failure, heart disease and kidney damage. While medication controls high blood pressure in many patients, it can cause adverse effects such as persistent cough or even low blood pressure. The hormone responsible for regulating ...UH lab identifies first gene mutations in blood vessel disease
... that causes skin lesions, blindness and premature hardening of the arteries. The paper announcing the discovery appears in the June 1 issue of the journal Nature Genetics. While relatively rare -- occurring in about one in 25,000 live births -- pseudoxanthoma elasticum, or PXE, can have devastating consequenc...Depression in later life may be caused by hardened arteries
...depression is likely to be caused by narrowing and hardening of the brain arteries rather than any chemical or emotional imbalance, reports research in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry. Depression is predicted to become the second leading cause of disability worldwide by 2020. It is curren...Polly wants a cracker - maybe a big mac, too
... adds. "Also, many types of birds are prone to get hardening of the arteries much the same way as it occurs in people," Blue-McLendon notes. "Some birds need a low-fat diet. Too much cholesterol may contribute to heart disease." Besides diet, bird owners should be aware of changing temperatures that can be fa...Baboon studies suggest strategies for coping with stress
...an unhealthy ratio of "good" to "bad" cholesterol, hardening of the arteries and perhaps even premature death. Because baboons are rarely threatened by famine, plague or predators, they are good models for socialized disease, Sapolsky says: "Baboon societies are ironically a lot like Westernized humans. We'r...Freezing human eggs - new findings point way to greater success
... problems arising from cryopreservation - possible hardening of the outside membrane of the egg or deficiencies in the cortical granules that normally prevent more than one sperm penetrating the egg. Dr Fabbri hopes many centres worldwide will adopt the technique and that it will soon become routine practice. ...Higher fat diets show same positive effects on LDLs as low fat diet
...tant role in the development of atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries. Increasing LDL's resistance to oxidation is thought to delay the progression of the disease. Dr. Penny Kris-Etherton, distinguished professor of nutrition and leader of the study, says, "Results from this study suggest that America...Holiday fruit ranks number one in antioxidants
...ect against the development of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, a condition that can lead to heart attacks and strokes. The researchers eventually plan to conduct human studies to determine if supplements of the fruit would offer heart protection, he says. The study underscores government health ...Dietary changes can lower colon cancer risk in families with a history of the disease
...ease, high amounts also may be associated with the hardening of the arteries that can lead to heart attacks. As a result, dieticians do not recommend taking methionine supplements. The new study not only provides guidance to people with family risks of colon cancer, Fuchs comments, but also may point toward a...APS announces the winners of its 2002 Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiological Genomics
...ms of smooth muscle cells associated with arterial hardening and vascular disease. The aim of this program is to advance the study of physiological genomics by furthering understanding of the genome in the context of the organism. The Fellowship was established to provide training that enables outstanding you...