Lipids
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Lipid ProfileA lipid profile is one of the most common lab tests doctors perform. Find out how one is performed and why it's so important to get one.
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Study Focuses on the Relationship Between B Vitamins and ObesityA recent study published in the journal “Cell” indicates that a link exists between B vitamins and fat accumulation in the body.
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Membrane Lipids of the Plasma MembraneThe plasma membrane of the cells is composed of lipids and proteins. There are a few types of lipids responsible for the composition of the plasma membrane.
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Understanding LipidsLipids are often misunderstood as another word to describe fat. Although fats are lipids, the term lipids encompasses a much larger spectrum of substances.
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Targeted Drug Delivery Via Liposomes: The Sniper Approach to Cancer CareThis article discusses some recent advances in liposome technology, specifically the use of liposome spheres to both carry and deliver payloads of a medicinal drug.
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What is the Role of Lipid Nutrients in the Human Body?Lipids are an essential nutrient of the human body. Without them, we would not be able to properly function in daily life.
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The Biology of Cell Molecules: What Are Lipids and ProteinsIn the field of biology, one thing that can be difficult for a lot of people understand is what lipids and proteins are. Lipids are used for long-term energy storage within the body and other helpful things.
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Do You Really Need to Fast Before a Lipid Panel?If you've had a lipid panel drawn recently, you were probably asked to fast for twelve hours before the test. Now, new evidence suggests this may not be necessary and may actually give less relevant information.
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Organic Chemistry of Lipids: Fats, Phospholipids, Waxes & SteroidsWhat are the different kinds of lipids? What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Read on and discover. -
A Natural Alternative to Statins Drugs?Statin drugs lower lipid levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, but they come with significant side effects including muscle aches. Is red yeast rice a safe and effective alternative?
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The Chemical Constituents of Living MatterA biology lab report the chemical constituents of living matter
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Why You Shouldn't Drink LipidsToo many lipids can be dangerous to your health.
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Cholesterol Screening TestsYour cholesterol and your protein in your bloodstream form the new form of proteins known as lipoprotein. You have two different categories of lipoproteins: High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
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Some High Cholesterol Drugs Can Raise LipidsWith so many drugs on the market from acne to birth control, people need to learn how these drugs interact in combination with each other. There are several drugs that can actually...
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Treatment of High Cholesterol Found in Lipid Lowering Drug, ColestidWhen suffering from complications involving high cholesterol, your physician may prescribe Colestid as a lipid lowering agent.
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The Function of Lipids: An In-depth Explanation of These FatsWe often associate the term "lipids" with the term "fats." In some ways that association is correct, in others it's wrong. The evil that comes from defining the term "lipids" as "fats" is that we tend to think of fats as bad things. They aren't.
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Study Reveals Many Patients Unaware of "Ideal" Lipid/Cholesterol LevelsThis study points out that a significant number of patients are unaware of the importance attached to lowering their lipid levels and that physicians should do more to influence patient understanding.
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Lpath's Breakthrough Technology Targets Cancer, Other Inflammatory/auto-immune DisordersLpath's treatments that target bioactive lipids has been successful enough to attract the attention of Pfizer.
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Finalists Compete for PCHRD-Gruppo Medica AwardFinal Deliberation of the nominees for the PCHRD-Gruppo Medica Award -
Isn't that a Crock Of...Steak?Japanese research scientists have developed a method of turning human fecal waste into edible food that resembles and tastes like beef steak. Yes, I'm serious.
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New Gene Discovered for Perrault's DiseaseMapping a young girl's exome,researchers were able to isolate a mutated gene responsible for Perrault's disease. This mutated gene was found in one family only, but it is a good start to learning more about this disease.
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Tips to Lower Your Bad CholesterolBlame it on lifestyles or faulty diet or whatever but we all hear more often than not from our Doctor to keep a check on the bad cholesterol levels so here's what we can do to keep the cholesterols in check and to have a healthy heart.
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Benefits of YaconYacon is a vegetable that resembles a potato. There are a lot of benefits to eating this root vegetable.
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Screening Your Adolescent for Cholesterol: A Good Idea?A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 20% of U.S. youth aged between 12 and 19 are at heightened risk of heart disease because of elevated cholesterol levels.
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Must Have Lab Tests for Assessing Heart Disease RiskThere are many laboratory tests used to assess heart health. To find out if you are at risk for heart disease, there are a handful of common tests you need to have done.
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What Are the Energy-Producing Foods?The physiologic function of the body could only be possible when there is sufficient energy for its utilization. The two main sources of energy for the body are carbohydrates and lipids (fats) and in rare instances -proteins.
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Intracellular Transport PhenomenaThis article gives you an overview of intracellular traffic and how physical movements of cellular organelles affect intracellular signaling.
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Improve Erectile Dysfunction Inexpensively and NaturallyDiscusses natural ways to improve erectile dysfunction.
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